Can anyone suggest an over the counter cure for vertigo?

Answer 1

Meclzine is available at most drug stores as Bonine: 25-100 mg daily in divided doses. May cause significant drowsiness. Do not take with alcohol or other sedative medications.
Get a check up if this problem persists. It could be a sign or symptom of a more serious problem.

Answer 2

Asking for what causes vertigo and what treatments there are for it is asking for a medical school lecture. While the RN (nurse) above is correct in that it may be caused by an inner ear infection or one of several inner ear or balance disorders, that is not the only causes. There are many causes of vertigo - these include problems with your eyes, problems with your ears, problems with your vestibular apparatus (part of your ear which deals with balance), problems with your cerebellum (part of your brain which deals with balance), medication side effects or overdoses, nutritional deficiencies or any combination of the above. The causes can range from benign and simple like a scratch in the ear canal or a piece of ear wax touching the ear drum, to dangerous and complex like a cerebellar stroke or intracranial hemorrhage or a brain tumor. The treatment then really depends on the cause. Certain medications are used to help with the symptoms, but they are only temporary if the cause of the vertigo is still present. If you truly have a problem with vertigo, disregard most of the suggestions that the general public will provide and see your regular doctor or another physician trained to deal with the problem (eg., neurologist, ENT specialist, ER doc - depending on the situation).

Answer 3

Any motion sickness pill will help vertigo. Generic or name brand