Meclizine is used to prevent nausea, vomiting, and dizziness associated with motion sickness, and may be effective in treating vertigo associated with inner ear conditions. It is in a class of drugs known as antihistamines.
Summary of Interactions with Vitamins, Herbs, and Foods
In some cases, an herb or supplement may appear in more than one category, which may seem contradictory. For clarification, read the full article for details about the summarized interactions.
| Depletion or interference | None known |
| Side effect reduction/prevention | None known |
| Supportive interaction | None known |
| Reduced drug absorption/bioavailability | None known |
| Adverse interaction | None known |
An asterisk (*) next to an item in the summary indicates that the interaction is supported only by weak, fragmentary, and/or contradictory scientific evidence.
Interactions with Foods and Other Compounds
Alcohol
Drinking alcoholic beverages while taking meclizine can result in added drowsiness.1 Consequently, people taking meclizine should avoid alcohol, especially when staying alert is necessary.
References
1. Sifton DW, ed. Physicians Desk Reference. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 2000, 2321–2.
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