Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Persistent Vertigo While On Meclizine And Diazepam?

Vertigo problem, very severe, suddenly within past 10 months, causing cold sweats, vomiting, and uncontrollable room spinning for at least 7 hours per episode? MRI revealed nothing suspicious. Days Prior to vertigo episodes I feel fullness in right ear, sometimes a roaring sound and a bit of unsteadiness . I have meclizine and diazepam but they do not stop the episode , just sleep. Any ideas?
posted on Wed, 15 Jun 2016
Twitter Sun, 16 Feb 2020 Answered on
Twitter Mon, 17 Feb 2020 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
Addiction Medicine Specialist,  's  Response
Hi,

I cannot say in your particular case, but generally, those medicines are used for vertigo. They are nowhere near 100% effective, more like 50/50. However, they do NOT cure it. If a medicine for a symptom doesn't work then it should be stopped. An evaluation with an MRI of the head is done for serious vertigo, but mostly it is an irritation of the nerve or bone structures in the ear and not much can be done to fix it. On the other hand, physical therapy can be very useful for getting used to it and functioning with it.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Persistent Vertigo While On Meclizine And Diazepam?

Hi, I cannot say in your particular case, but generally, those medicines are used for vertigo. They are nowhere near 100% effective, more like 50/50. However, they do NOT cure it. If a medicine for a symptom doesn t work then it should be stopped. An evaluation with an MRI of the head is done for serious vertigo, but mostly it is an irritation of the nerve or bone structures in the ear and not much can be done to fix it. On the other hand, physical therapy can be very useful for getting used to it and functioning with it. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist