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Meclizine Alternatives Compared

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Meclizine Antivert (meclizine) Dramamine II (meclizine)
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Meclizine Antivert (meclizine) Dramamine II (meclizine)
Prescription and OTC

Meclizine may be used to treat vertigo or nausea and vomiting associated with motion sickness; however, it takes approximately an hour to start working and may cause drowsiness, although it is less... View more

Prescription and OTC

Prescribed for Vertigo, Nausea/Vomiting, Motion Sickness. Antivert may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription and OTC

Prescribed for Vertigo, Nausea/Vomiting, Motion Sickness. Dramamine II may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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Ratings & Reviews

Meclizine has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from a total of 234 ratings on Drugs.com. 67% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect.

Antivert has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 13 ratings on Drugs.com. 77% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 23% reported a negative effect.

Dramamine II has an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from a total of 6 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect.

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Drug Class
Generic Availability

Lower cost generic

Lower cost generic approved

 Lower cost generic approved
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance
Quantity 8 tablet
Strength 25 mg
Per unit* $1.37
Cost* $10.92

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Dosage Forms
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet, chewable
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet, chewable

N/A
Brand Names
Antivert, Antrizine, Bonine, D-Vert, Dramamine All Day Less Drowsy, Dramamine II, Dramamine Less Drowsy, Driminate II, Help I'm Nauseous, Motion-Time, Sea-Calm, Travel Sickness, Travel-Ease View more Other meclizine brands include: Antrizine, Bonine, D-Vert, Dramamine All Day Less Drowsy, Dramamine II, Dramamine Less Drowsy, Driminate II, Help I'm Nauseous, Motion-Time, Sea-Calm, Travel Sickness, Travel-Ease View more Other meclizine brands include: Antivert, Antrizine, Bonine, D-Vert, Dramamine All Day Less Drowsy, Dramamine Less Drowsy, Driminate II, Help I'm Nauseous, Motion-Time, Sea-Calm, Travel Sickness, Travel-Ease View more
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.

6 hours

6 hours

6 hours
CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
Pregnancy Category
B
Category B No proven risk in humans

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B
Category B No proven risk in humans

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
B
Category B No proven risk in humans

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
Drug Interactions

A total of 286 drugs are known to interact with Meclizine:

  • 11 major drug interactions (80 brand and generic names)
  • 271 moderate drug interactions (1244 brand and generic names)
  • 4 minor drug interactions (38 brand and generic names)

A total of 286 drugs are known to interact with Antivert:

  • 11 major drug interactions (80 brand and generic names)
  • 271 moderate drug interactions (1244 brand and generic names)
  • 4 minor drug interactions (38 brand and generic names)

A total of 286 drugs are known to interact with Dramamine II:

  • 11 major drug interactions (80 brand and generic names)
  • 271 moderate drug interactions (1244 brand and generic names)
  • 4 minor drug interactions (38 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Ask your doctor before using meclizine together with alcohol. Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may... View more
  • Ask your doctor before using meclizine together with alcohol. Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may... View more
  • Ask your doctor before using meclizine together with alcohol. Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may... View more
Disease Interactions
First Approval Date

February 14, 1957

February 14, 1957

N/A
WADA Class View classifications

N/A

N/A

N/A
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Professional Resources

N/A
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