Vertigo: Vertigo, a feeling or perception that the environment around you is moving or spinning can be caused by inner ear inflammation, Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, Meniere's disease, migraine, tumor, head trauma, or multiple sclerosis. Typical symptoms of true vertigo include nausea, sweating, vomiting, and abnormal eye movements. Treatment depends upon the cause of vertigo.
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Vertigo Topic Guide - Medications and Vitamins
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Acetaminophen, Diphenhydramine, And PhenylephrineAcetaminophen is a pain reliever and fever reducer...learn more »
GingerThe use of ginger in cultural and traditional settings may differ from concepts accepted by current Western medicine. When considering the use of herbal supp...learn more »
MeclizineMeclizine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body...learn more »
Promethazine (injection)Promethazine is in a group of drugs called phenothiazines (feen-oh-THYE-oh-zeens)...learn more »
Promethazine (rectal)Promethazine is in a group of drugs called phenothiazines (FEEN-oh-THYE-a-zeens). It works by changing the actions of chemicals in your brain. Promethazine a...learn more »
Promethazine (oral)Promethazine is in a group of drugs called phenothiazines (FEEN-oh-THYE-a-zeens). It works by changing the actions of chemicals in your brain. Promethazine a...learn more »
DiazepamDiazepam is a benzodiazepine (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peens). Diazepam affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause anxiety...learn more »
Scopolamine TransdermalScopolamine reduces the secretions of certain organs in the body, such as the stomach...learn more »
Vertigo Topic Guide – Related Topics
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Wilderness: Ear Squeeze
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