Warnings


What may interact with Antivert?

Do not take this medication with any of the following:
-MAOIs, such as Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate
This medication may also interact with the following:
-Alcohol
-Antihistamines for allergy, cough and cold
-Certain medications for anxiety or sleep
-Certain medications for depression, such as amitriptyline, fluoxetine, sertraline
-Certain medications for seizures, such as phenobarbital, primidone
-General anesthetics, such as halothane, isoflurane, methoxyflurane, propofol
-Local anesthetics, such as lidocaine, pramoxine, tetracaine
-Medications that relax muscles for surgery
-Opioid medications for pain
-Phenothiazines, such as chlorpromazine, mesoridazine, prochlorperazine, thioridazine

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Antivert?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-Glaucoma
-Lung or breathing disease, such as asthma
-Problems urinating
-Prostate disease
-Stomach or intestine problems
-An unusual or allergic reaction to meclizine, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-Breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using Antivert?

Visit your care team for regular checks on your progress. Tell your care team if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse.
This medication may affect your coordination, reaction time, or judgment. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you. Sit up or stand slowly to reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Drinking alcohol with this medication can increase the risk of these side effects.
Your mouth may get dry. Chewing sugarless gum or sucking hard candy, and drinking plenty of water may help. Contact your care team if the problem does not go away or is severe.
This medication may cause dry eyes and blurred vision. If you wear contact lenses, you may feel some discomfort. Lubricating drops may help. See your care team if the problem does not go away or is severe.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Keep container tightly closed.
Get rid of any unused medication after the expiration date.