Meclizine Tips from Pharmacists

• Swallow the meclizine oral tablet whole. If you are taking the chewable tablet drug form, chew it fully before swallowing it (do not swallow the tablet whole without chewing it first).

• Meclizine can make you drowsy. Do not drive or do anything that requires your complete focus until you know how this medicine affects you.

• Alcohol interaction warning: Drinking alcohol while on meclizine can make side effects like drowsiness and dizziness worse. It is best to avoid alcohol while on this medicine.

• Many drugs interact differently with meclizine. Give your doctor a complete list of your medications. Call your doctor before starting any new medicine while on meclizine.