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Can Meclizine Be Taken As An Alternative For Stemetil For Vertigo?

I am in LA on holiday from Australia. I used to suffer from vertigo many years ago and was prescribed Stemetil 10 mg tablets and suppositories which worked well. At the most I needed to take 3 tablets a day for maximum 3 days, I used the suppositories only if I had severe nausea or vomiting. I had an attack 2 nights ago and have used up the Stemetil ( 4 tablets & 3 suppositories) I brought with me. Am I able to get a prescription for this as can only buy Meclizine tablets over the counter and I m not sure if it will work as well. Is it a condition that I need to subscribe to your service to receive your advice? I am happy to pay a fee if you can authorize a prescription for Stemetil - I am returning to Australia on Sunday and have my own family doctor so a subscription to your service will not be of use to me.
Mon, 11 Jun 2018
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The answer to your question is yes, Meclizine can be used as an alternative to the Stemetil to control the symptoms of the vertigo. In the other hand, we can't prescribe any drugs online, so, I think Meclizine is a good alternative for your condition until you get home.



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Can Meclizine Be Taken As An Alternative For Stemetil For Vertigo?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The answer to your question is yes, Meclizine can be used as an alternative to the Stemetil to control the symptoms of the vertigo. In the other hand, we can t prescribe any drugs online, so, I think Meclizine is a good alternative for your condition until you get home. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.