Dizziness pills

In medicine, dizziness is called vertigo. It can occur for various reasons. Excessive physical exertion, prolonged fasting, changes in blood pressure, stuffiness in the room, malfunctions of the vestibular apparatus. In women, dizziness often occurs during menstruation. In older women, it can be associated with menopause.

If vertigo does not occur often and there are specific reasons for it, then it does not threaten health and does not require treatment. It is enough to take a good pill for dizziness and sit or lie down quietly for some time. Pills for dizziness normalize blood pressure and restore heart rhythm.

Tablets may consist of natural or synthetic components. Those that consist of active chemical components act faster. They dissolve faster, are absorbed in the digestive tract and reach the location of the pathological process.

Frequent attacks of dizziness cannot be treated with pills all the time. In this case, you should immediately consult a doctor. This may be a signal that you are at risk of a more dangerous disease, such as a heart attack.

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Indications for use

Many dizziness pills help to get rid of not only this unpleasant sensation, but also nausea. Many people experience vertigo with such sensations. The indications for the use of dizziness pills are very extensive:

• Disorders of the vestibular apparatus.
• Fluctuations in blood pressure.
• Menstruation.
• Pregnancy.
• Meniere's syndrome and disease (a disease of the inner ear that leads to disorientation of a person in space).
• Hydrocele of the inner ear.
• Headache.
• Tinnitus (indicates a change in blood pressure).

The tablets can be used for nausea not related to pregnancy or pancreatic dysfunction. For example, nausea when traveling in transport or flying on an airplane. They have virtually no contraindications or side effects. Due to this, most of them can be used by people from 18 to 65 years old.

Such drugs can generally be purchased without a prescription, because they do not contain any complex or narcotic components. But if dizziness occurs frequently or if the patient is diagnosed with Meniere's syndrome, hydrocele, or other diseases, you should follow your doctor's recommendations.

Betaserk

Description: The drug improves blood circulation in the brain, helps to restore the functioning of the vestibular apparatus, helps with ringing in the ears, nausea. Betaserk is quickly absorbed into the digestive tract, the maximum concentration in the blood is reached after 2-2.5 hours. After 24 hours, the drug is completely eliminated from the body. It does not cause addiction and drowsiness, so it is recommended for the elderly.

Indications: disorders of the vestibular apparatus, ear labyrinth, Meniere's disease, tinnitus, nausea, vomiting, headaches and dizziness, hydrocephalus of the inner ear.

Dosage: the tablet should be taken during meals, without chewing and with a sufficient amount of water. The dosage is selected individually depending on the patient's body weight. The approximate dosage is as follows: Betaserk 8 mg 1-2 tablets 3 times a day, 16 mg 0.5-1 tablet 3 times a day, 24 mg 1 tablet 2 times a day.

Overdose: Nausea and drowsiness may occur. Abdominal pain has been reported when patients take doses up to 640 mg. Convulsions and complications in the heart and lungs may occur with an overdose of the drug when taken with other medications.

Contraindications: hypersensitivity to the drug, pheochromocytoma, pregnancy, lactation, children under 18 years of age. Prescribed with caution to patients with asthma and gastrointestinal diseases.

Side effects: Quite often, patients experience nausea and headache, vomiting, abdominal pain and bloating. All adverse reactions go away on their own if you take the drug only with food or reduce the dose. In addition, a rash, itching, and hives may appear.

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Betahistine

Description: Betahistine is prescribed in combination with other drugs for the treatment of the vestibular apparatus, Meniere's syndrome. It is also considered a good remedy for nausea and vomiting. The drug is quickly absorbed into the digestive tract, the maximum concentration in the blood is noted after 3 hours, after 24 hours it is completely eliminated from the body.

Indications: treatment and prevention of various types of vestibular disorders, Meniere's syndrome, syndromes causing dizziness and headache, nausea, vomiting.

Dosage: Betahistine is taken orally, without chewing, during meals. Wash down with a sufficient amount of water. The dosage is prescribed individually, approximately 0.5-1 tablet 3 times a day. Improvement is noted after 2 weeks of taking, the effect is cumulative. The course of treatment is quite long.

Overdose: headache, nausea, vomiting. When patients take a dose of over 700 mg, convulsions have been noted.

Contraindications: strictly prohibited for patients with lactose intolerance, also not recommended for children under 18, pregnant and lactating women. Betahistine should be taken with special caution by patients with diseases of the duodenum, intestines, with asthma.

Side effects: the drug is well tolerated and causes virtually no side effects. Only one in ten patients may experience any discomfort. If taken incorrectly, before meals, an upset stomach may occur. With hypersensitivity to some components, a rash appears on the skin, itching begins. Also, a general deterioration in well-being is sometimes noted.

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Vestibo

Description: The drug improves blood circulation in the brain and inner ear. Due to this, all brain structures are enriched with oxygen. Vestibo is completely eliminated within 24 hours. Most often used in complex therapy.

Indications: hydrocele of the inner ear labyrinth, vestibular and labyrinthine disorders that provoke headaches and dizziness, nausea, vomiting, hearing loss, Meniere's syndrome. Vestibo is also often used for "seasickness" and poor transport tolerance.

Dosage: Take the tablet orally, without chewing, and wash it down with clean water. After or during meals. The dosage is prescribed by the doctor depending on the patient's weight, age and severity of the disease. Usually 1-2 tablets are prescribed 2 to 4 times a day. The effect of taking is noticeable only after 2 weeks, and sometimes after a month. Therefore, the course of treatment is long.

Overdose: The maximum daily dose of the drug is 48 mg (6 tablets). Overdose causes nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Very severe overdose causes convulsions. The patient should immediately undergo gastric lavage and undergo a therapeutic examination.

Contraindications: hypersensitivity to some components of the drug, pheochromocytoma. Also not recommended for children under 18, pregnant and lactating women.

Side effects: nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, flatulence, headache, allergic skin reactions, Quincke's edema. If any negative reactions occur, the drug should be stopped. Side effects usually go away on their own if you take Vestibo after meals.

Tagista

Description: the drug normalizes blood circulation in the vessels of the brain, restores the functioning of the vestibular apparatus, reduces lymph pressure in the labyrinth of the inner ear. Tagista helps with nausea and vomiting, and also helps to normalize hearing. It begins to act almost immediately, but a stable effect is achieved after a month.

Indications: vestibular vertigo, tinnitus, hearing loss with attacks of nausea, Meniere's disease and syndrome.

Dosage: Tagista is taken with food. The tablet is swallowed whole, without chewing and with a sufficient amount of water. The dosage is prescribed for each patient individually, the approximate course is as follows: 1-2 tablets 3 times a day, 3 tablets 2 times a day.

Overdose: nausea and vomiting, convulsions. It is necessary to immediately wash out the stomach and take a sufficient amount of activated carbon. The patient needs a therapeutic examination.

Contraindications: hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, pregnancy and lactation, children under 18 years of age. Can be taken with caution in case of urticaria, pheochromocytoma, asthma, gastrointestinal diseases.

Side effects: nausea, vomiting, heartburn, exacerbation of gastrointestinal diseases, tachycardia, drowsiness, itching, headache, exacerbation of asthma, and a feeling of heat may occur.

Pharmacodynamics

The pharmacodynamics of anti-vertigo drugs is mainly aimed at eliminating vestibular disorders. They improve blood circulation in the brain vessels, block calcium channels. They also prevent the transmission of pain impulses.

Some of the anti-vertigo drugs have a weak anti-inflammatory effect, have virtually no effect on the water-salt balance in the body. They are virtually harmless to the gastrointestinal tract. Most drugs begin to act within 15 minutes after administration. Some may take effect only after 40 minutes.

The course of treatment is quite long, the first results are noticeable only after 2 weeks, in some cases - after a month. Therefore, the doctor should prescribe those drugs that do not cause addiction and dependence. Or periodically prescribe other drugs.

Pharmacokinetics

Pharmacokinetics of anti-vertigo drugs show that they are excreted in breast milk. Therefore, it is necessary to evaluate the benefits of taking and harm to the fetus before starting treatment. After taking a tablet, the maximum concentration in the blood plasma is achieved in 1-1.5. Within 24 hours, the drugs are completely eliminated from the body. They are excreted in breast milk, urine, and sweat.

The active ingredients are quickly absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract, they are most often very bioavailable. After which the medicine reaches the site of pain and begins to act actively. The effect is prolonged, but cumulative. The drug can improve the condition in the first few days of taking, an even better effect is noted after 2 weeks, but a lasting result is achieved within 1-3 months.

Due to the fact that the connection of the components of the drug with plasma proteins is low, rapid decay and distribution to all tissues and systems is noted. Basically, all components are harmless, so they do not damage tissues and organs while in them.

Dizziness pills for the elderly

Dizziness pills for the elderly should not cause drowsiness. This is the main criterion by which drugs of this type should be selected.

Bonnin

The drug is suitable not only for the treatment of dizziness, but also for nausea in pregnant women and motion sickness in transport. It is not recommended for children under 12 years of age. It is well tolerated by patients. Of the side effects, only dry mouth and drowsiness are noted.

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Cavinton

The drug quickly eliminates dizziness and nausea. In addition, Cavinton stimulates brain activity, eliminating the symptoms of asthenia. The tablets begin to act quite quickly, after 2 weeks. But a lasting result will be noticeable only if taken for at least 1-2 months.

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Betaver

Does not cause drowsiness, quickly relieves all symptoms of dizziness, nausea, improves blood circulation in the vessels of the brain.

Therapy for the treatment and prevention of dizziness in the elderly should be carried out only under the supervision of the attending physician. The course of treatment should consist not only of drugs, but also of various procedures. Moreover, all medications should be selected so that they contain as few chemical components as possible.

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Tablets for dizziness in osteochondrosis

Osteochondrosis most often occurs in the cervical spine. It provokes dizziness of varying degrees. You can often feel dizzy after sleeping on a very high pillow, when turning your head sharply, etc. With osteochondrosis, little blood flows to the brain. Therefore, you need to take pills for dizziness, which not only relieve discomfort, but also improve blood supply to the brain.

Vasobal

The drug improves blood supply to the brain, reduces the permeability of the vessel walls, and at the same time increases resistance to hypoxia. A drug of this type quickly provides the necessary effect, but a lasting result is noted a month after the start of treatment.

Cinnarizine

This is a calcium channel blocker, which has a significant effect on the blood vessels of the brain. It has a vasodilatory effect, reduces the excitability of the vestibular apparatus. It is recommended for both adults and children. It begins to act in a couple of weeks, but the course of treatment is long, up to a couple of months.

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Tanakan

A drug for improving blood circulation, eliminates dizziness and nausea. A big plus of this drug is that it is indicated even for children. It can also be taken for neuralgia. The course of treatment is quite long, but not longer than three months.

Tablets for nausea and dizziness

Nausea and dizziness can be caused by vestibular disorders, circulatory disorders, poor transport tolerance and seasickness. Patients with such indications should always have anti-dizziness and anti-nausea pills on hand.

Pipolfen

Histamine, which is part of the drug, reduces the feeling of nausea and dizziness. This happens due to the fact that the transmission of nerve impulses to the central nervous system increases. It begins to act 20 minutes after taking and lasts for 6-12 hours.

Dimenhydrinate

It is indicated for Meniere's syndrome and disease, motion sickness, nausea. The drug begins to act after 15 minutes and for the next 6 hours. It is practically harmless and is indicated even for children from 1 year old.

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Avia-sea, Vertigohel

These drugs are excellent for relieving nausea and dizziness. They are recommended for children over 2 years old. No side effects have been identified, but you should not exceed the recommended dosage.

Depending on the recommendations for use, tablets for nausea and motion sickness in transport should be taken an hour before the trip and every 30 minutes of the journey. Such recommendations are relevant only in case of severe intolerance to transport, otherwise the dose can be reduced.

Tablets for dizziness and tinnitus

Dizziness and tinnitus are most often caused by disorders of the vestibular apparatus and the labyrinth of the inner ear. Internal pressure in the labyrinth distorts the information received, which leads to disorientation. Therefore, dizziness and tinnitus may occur. In medicine, there is Meniere's syndrome and disease, which characterize all the listed complications. There are a number of drugs for this disease.

Westcap

A virtually harmless drug for dizziness and tinnitus. Can be taken by adults, children and even pregnant women. Improves blood circulation in the labyrinth of the inner ear, improves the condition with dizziness and nausea, reduces the intensity and frequency of attacks. In case of hearing loss, it helps to restore it.

Stugeron

The drug has vasodilatory properties, reduces the excitability of the vestibular apparatus to irritants of various kinds, and also reduces the excitability of the sympathetic nervous system. It does not have a special effect on blood pressure, which is very important for older people.

Piracetam

The drug has a wide range of action. It helps improve blood circulation in the brain, with dizziness, memory impairment, Alzheimer's disease. It also helps with tinnitus. The tablets should be taken according to the instructions for at least 3 weeks.

Pills for dizziness after a stroke

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Cerebrolysin, Glycine

These are the drugs that doctors most often prescribe. They are harmless, have no pronounced side effects, and at the same time restore cerebral blood circulation. They can be taken as a preventive measure, during and after the course of therapy.

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Analgin, Citramon, Paracetamol

Classic drugs that are prescribed to patients after a stroke. They relieve dizziness, headaches and other unpleasant sensations. They belong to the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. They are well tolerated by patients of different ages, and begin to act 15-30 minutes after administration.

Movalis, Pentalgin

This is a modern analogue of the previous drugs. They start to act noticeably faster and have a longer effect. The only disadvantage of the drugs is addiction and decreased effectiveness. If you take the drugs for a long time, they have a much weaker effect. That is why the doctor prescribes them for a fairly short period, and then prescribes other drugs with a similar effect.

Method of administration and dosage of dizziness tablets

The method of administration and dosage of dizziness tablets is prescribed by the doctor. The dosage is selected for each patient individually. Weight, health condition and age are taken into account. The daily dose is no more than 6 tablets.

If the drug is prescribed to children over 6 years old, the dose may be 1 tablet 2 times a day. Older children may be prescribed 1.5 tablets 2-3 times a day. Adults are prescribed approximately 2 tablets 3 times a day.

The tablets are taken during or after meals. This way, less harm is done to the digestive system, and the drug is absorbed in the intestines faster. If taken incorrectly, not according to the instructions, the complications described above may occur.

If you follow the doctor's instructions, you can feel the first effect of taking it in the near future. Therefore, do not exceed the dose in order to achieve faster improvement of the condition. This can lead to the occurrence of side effects described in the instructions.

Using dizziness pills during pregnancy

The use of dizziness pills during pregnancy should only be done under the supervision of a doctor. In a pregnant woman, dizziness, headaches and nausea can be caused not only by diseases of the labyrinth of the inner ear or vestibular disorders, but also by changes in the body.

Dizziness can be caused by changes in blood pressure and restructuring of the entire body, which is what happens in most cases. Therefore, pills should be aimed at normalizing the state of the circulatory system.

"Betaserk" is taken only on the recommendation of a doctor and only from the second trimester of pregnancy. Dizziness can be caused by anemia. Therefore, you should immediately start taking iron preparations. For example, "Tardiferon" or "Gino-tardiferon". Analgin, Paracetamol can be taken with caution. But only in cases where the benefit from taking is higher than the harm caused to the fetus and only after consulting a doctor.

Contraindications for use

Most dizziness pills have a very narrow range of contraindications for use. Basically, this is hypersensitivity to the components of the drug and gastrointestinal diseases. Also, with caution, drugs of this kind can be taken by patients after a stroke or with exacerbations of asthma.

Pregnant women and children under 18 are at risk. Some drugs can be taken from the age of 6. Almost all drugs are indicated for elderly people, as they do not have a sedative effect, do not cause addiction and dependence.

Pregnant women are also contraindicated in many drugs for dizziness. First, it is necessary to establish the cause of the disease. Second, the effect of such drugs on the fetus has been little studied, there may be negative consequences. During lactation, it is necessary to select special tablets that are harmless to the child. The effect of such drugs on newborns has also been little studied.

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Side effects of dizziness pills

Side effects of dizziness pills are most often expressed by disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. These are nausea, vomiting. Often patients complain of pain in the abdomen, flatulence. Dizziness pills should be taken with caution and only as recommended in the instructions. For example, if it says that they should be taken with food, and the patient took them before eating on an empty stomach, this in many cases causes upset stomach and diarrhea.

Many patients develop skin rash, hives, itching. In severe cases, Quincke's edema may develop. The patient must be hospitalized immediately. In people with asthma or a history of stroke, taking anti-vertigo medications may cause a deterioration in well-being.

The positive thing about the occurrence of side effects is that they all go away on their own after stopping taking the drug or reducing the dose. In case of severe intolerance to the drug, it is better to refuse it altogether, taking a more gentle analogue. The course of treatment is usually quite long, so it is better to choose the right drug right away.

Interaction with other medicinal products

It is necessary to use anti-vertigo drugs simultaneously with other medications with special caution. You cannot take anti-vertigo tablets simultaneously with antihistamines. In this case, the effect of the tablets will be significantly weaker.

If you take several anti-vertigo medications at the same time, the risk of overdose and the development of the listed side effects increases. You can take medications from different drug groups. For example, to enhance the effect of anti-vertigo tablets, you can additionally take chewable lozenges. They will not cause an overdose, but at the same time will have a beneficial effect.

Interaction with other drugs has not been studied in detail. It is better not to take drugs for dizziness of the same composition and method of action. You can take tablets (for example, chewable Relanium) and a vitamin complex. This will help strengthen the walls of the blood vessels of the brain and the entire body as a whole.

Storage conditions

Storage conditions for most of these drugs are the same. They must be stored in their original, undamaged packaging. Direct sunlight and high temperatures must be avoided. The maximum temperature should be 25 degrees.

Be sure to ensure that the tablets do not fall into the hands of children. This is dangerous because most of them are not recommended for patients under 18 years of age. The effect on the child's body has not been well studied, there is no data on the benefits or harm. Also, studies have not been conducted on animals. When taking tablets, children may develop adverse reactions stronger than those described in the instructions.

The best place to store pills is in the refrigerator or any other cool, dark place. It should be well ventilated and have low enough humidity to avoid dampness and mold.

Storage periods

The shelf life of dizziness tablets is 5 years. The date of manufacture and packaging, as well as the final expiration date are indicated on the packaging and on the blister with tablets. The final expiration date must be indicated on each blister in the package.

It is not recommended to take pills after the expiration date. The manufacturer is not responsible in this case. If you decide to take expired medications, they may not work or work much weaker than expected. You can harm the liver and kidneys, since these are the organs responsible for the distribution and removal of the drug from the body.

When buying medicines, be sure to check the expiration date. The drug should either be recently packaged or have an expiration date of at least a year. If you take all the pills in one course, you can buy those that have an expiration date of six months.

Best pills for dizziness

The best dizziness pills cannot be determined. Each patient needs individual drugs with a specially selected dosage. But there are a number of dizziness drugs that are the most common and well-studied.

Betaserk is a synthetic drug that helps with vestibular disorders, dizziness and nausea. A histamine substitute (which some patients have shown poor tolerance to).

Ciel is recommended for Meniere's syndrome, nausea, poor transport tolerance. The drug relaxes the nervous system, helps eliminate the gag reflex and vestibular disorders. It is quickly absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract and begins to act in 20-30 minutes.

Dramina - the drug has an antiemetic, relaxing effect. Eliminates dizziness. It begins to act in 15-30 minutes and for 3-6 hours. The action is that Dramina suppresses vestibular symptoms, affecting the otoliths.

Torekan - the drug helps with dizziness of central and vestibular origin, nausea and vomiting. It affects the center of vomiting reflexes, stops dizziness, affecting the coordination centers of the nervous system.