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Generic
(Brand name)
Formulations
Dose
Notes
Vestibular Suppressants
Meclizine (Antivert, Bonine) tab: 12.5, 25, 50 mg
Chewable: 25 mg
Dose: 12.5 - 25 mg q 4 to 6 h
antihistamine, anticholinergic
Lorazepam (Ativan) tab: 0.5, 1, 2 mg
Dose: 0.5 to 3 mg bid or tid
Benzodiazepine
Clonazepam (Klonopin) tab: 0.5, 1, 2 mg
Dose: 0.25 hs, titrate up to 5 mg/day
Benzodiazepine
Amitriptyline (Elavil) tab: 10, 25, 50, 75 mg ...
dose: start with 10 mg hs, titrate up
Sedating, anticholinergic side effect
Scopolamine (Transderm Scop) Transdermal: 1.5mg/patch
Dose: 1 patch behind ear every 3 days
anticholinergic

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