Meclizine and Lightheadedness: What Users Say

• que...
• June 14, 2013

For Vertigo "I could not lift my head off the pillow for two days. I was so nauseous and lightheaded. I finally went to the doctor, and he diagnosed me with BPPV and central vertigo. He gave me this medication, and the next day I felt way better. I have had to take one every morning since. But it didn't make me really tired, just a little sleepy. Hope this helps."

• Diz...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 30, 2019

For Vertigo "Meclizine cured the vertigo immediately, with no side effects. My refill is different this time, it is called Meclizine HCL, maybe a different brand of generic. This one leaves me light-headed. Is there something different in the Meclizine HCL compared to my other one just labeled Meclizine - without the HCL?"

• jke...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 18, 2016

For Vertigo "Over the last week and a half, I've been lightheaded, pressure on my forehead. At work, I would notice my symptoms more and feel like I'd have to hold on to the counters. Went into the doc, she knew what it was right away with the eye test. She prescribed meclizine 25 mg. I took 2 yesterday, haven't even taken one yet today, because I fell asleep on my couch 4 times. I think I'll try just taking half a tablet at night and see how that goes with the fatigue."

• Jen...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 25, 2020

For Vertigo "So my neurologist started me on this medication because I have been complaining of dizziness and feeling lightheaded. We are in the process of figuring out exactly why. I started my first dose last night and felt very strange falling asleep, as though my tongue was thicker/heavier than normal but was breathing fine and kind of passed out. Anyway, I got up today fine with no dizziness, but I was so cold I was shivering. I have lower than average blood pressure, and I also take a muscle relaxer at night for spasms, so I attributed it to that. The new med added to my low blood pressure further. I got up and had breakfast, and then immediately felt weird and extremely tired like I needed to lie down. So that’s where I am now. The whole point of this was to make me not feel like I had to lie down from dizziness and being lightheaded! Lol. I feel lightheaded now though and just very fatigued, so I can't say I’m impressed with this as a solution. Back to the drawing board."

• qmr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 16, 2017

For Vertigo "I was having severe dizzy spells, which I thought were due to another medication or condition. My PCP did a thorough exam for motion sickness, and it sure did make me dizzy and queasy. He prescribed Meclizine, and the problems subsided after about 48 hours. I'll be flying to the west coast tomorrow, so I will see if I feel lightheaded on the flight."

• Bet...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 4, 2021

For Vertigo "I have had unexplained lightheadedness for almost 2 years. Took 25 mg and couldn’t function at all. The next day I cut it in half and was still unable to function. Went back to non-drowsy Dramamine."