Cinnarizine
Also sold as: Stugeron
Prescription neededParkinson's, dizziness and migraine
Comes as:Tablet
Usual adult dose
For dizziness (vertigo): usually 25 mg to 30 mg three times a day. For travel sickness: 30 mg two hours before the journey, then 15 mg every 8 hours during the journey.
Your doctor may give you a different dose. Children's doses depend on weight.
Side effects
Common
- drowsiness
- stomach upset
- weight gain
- dry mouth
Serious — get help
Stop taking it and see a doctor straight away if you notice:
- stiffness or shaking (especially in older people after long use)
- severe allergic reaction
Do not take it, or take care, if
- Parkinson's disease
- Porphyria
- Older people (avoid long-term use)
- Do not drive if it makes you drowsy
- Pregnancy (ask your doctor)
Interactions
Medicines that can react with this one.
Moderate1 medicineTake together only with care. Ask your doctor or pharmacist.
- Diazepam
Together they increase drowsiness.