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Thank you, @pht1123. I have Meniere's and did not know about OTC meds for sudden vertigo attacks. I will purchase dramamine. I also did not know drinking water is helpful. I will add this to my routine to try to prevent attacks. My ENT prescribed a diuretic (very helpful) and suggested reduced sodium consumption (no more than 1,000 mg - 1,500 mg per day), reduced caffeine consumption(if one drinks caffeine-which I do) reduced alcohol consumption (if one drinks alcohol- which I don't) and activities to reduce stress. I have found the diuretic and his suggestions helpful in preventing attacks. I can often trace attacks to times when I am extremely stressed. At these times I tend to eat salty foods and increase caffeine consumption. I have stopped drinking coffee, but still drink caffeinated teas.
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I use per mayo Rx Hctz 12.5 every am for menieres. Have not used otc Rx
The main ingredient in Dramamine is Meclizine. You can purchase it at Amazon and it is so much cheaper. The last time I ordered meclizine, I got 3 bottles of
100 tablets for $12 My Dr. told me to get it from Amazon as he didn't like the extra ingredients in dramamine. It works for me.
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Glad to hear from you. Good that you can increase your water intake. I also take a diuretic which is helpful, I don't drink caffeine or alcohol, either. It is true that increased stress can bring on the vertigo. Watching sodium is so important. My daughter's friend has severe reactions with vertigo and vomiting if she goes over 500mg of sodium a day. She is even more careful than me! Hope this information is helpful and hope that you continue to improve.