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Posted on Tue, 22 Aug 2017
Question: Last evening I suddenly developed reeling of head. Even at lying position I had a feeling of vertigo. I am 74 (Male). Forty years back I had a history of cervical spondilities but later it did not affect me. Now I sometime suffer from gas problem. My BP is slightly higher 140/80 for which I have been taking medicine Telma40. Could pl suggest remedial measure for the reeling problem. Thanks. XXXXXXX Sengupta email: YYYY@YYYY
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Answered by Dr. Dr. R.A. SINGH (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Cinnarizine will be helpful.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing your query.
As advised by your doctor, Cinnarizine 25 mg thrice daily will help in ccontrolling your vertigo. When the symptoms improve, it can be gradually reduced to twice daily and then taken as and when required.
If the symptoms do not improve, I would advise you to take Betahistine 48 mg once a day for few weeks. During acute symptoms, prochlorperazine 5 mg can be taken along with it for added benefits.
Before starting any medicine, discuss it with your treating doctor.
An ENT evaluation along with an Orthopaedic examination will help in planning your further medical management.
I hope this is helpful to you. If you have any further query, I will be happy to help.
Regards. Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Vertigo

Brief Answer: Cinnarizine will be helpful. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for writing your query. As advised by your doctor, Cinnarizine 25 mg thrice daily will help in ccontrolling your vertigo. When the symptoms improve, it can be gradually reduced to twice daily and then taken as and when required. If the symptoms do not improve, I would advise you to take Betahistine 48 mg once a day for few weeks. During acute symptoms, prochlorperazine 5 mg can be taken along with it for added benefits. Before starting any medicine, discuss it with your treating doctor. An ENT evaluation along with an Orthopaedic examination will help in planning your further medical management. I hope this is helpful to you. If you have any further query, I will be happy to help. Regards. Thanks.