Meclozine

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Healthcare providers often prescribe meclizine hydrochloride (Antivert^®, Bonine^®, Dramamine^® Less Drowsy Formula) for the treatment of motion sickness or vertigo. The medication is a type of antihistamine that works by blocking histamine receptors and acetylcholine receptors. There are several non-prescription versions of meclizine that are only approved for treating and preventing motion sickness. Although most people tolerate this drug well, you should talk to your healthcare provider before taking it if you have asthma, diabetes, or glaucoma.

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