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If you’ve used prochlorperazine…

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Samcj02 · 04/07/2022 19:36

I’ve been prescribed prochlorperazine by my Gp for vertigo.. I’ve never had it before and have no idea what the route cause of me having this is..I’m fine sat in a certain position and not moving however the second I stand up the room is spinning and I vomit.. it’s horrible I’ve had two doses so far and not really seen Any difference I’ve been sick again since taking the second dose.. I don’t expect miracles but I did read it takes 30-60 mins to take effect.. has it been longer for anyone else who’s been prescribed this?

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Suzi888 · 04/07/2022 20:22

Sounds awful OP.

My DM did, she had an ear infection. She’s 80, took a couple of days of taking the pills before she felt better.

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Samcj02 · 04/07/2022 20:52

Thank you for your reply it’s without a doubt one of the worst things I’ve experienced. I’ll keep perseveringly with the meds. X

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JaneyHenderson · 04/07/2022 20:56

I have it on repeat for viral labyrinthitis. The first bout I had was truly horrendous- you have my full sympathies.
Yes it takes a while to work. Might make you sleepy too. When mine's really bad, I take two Blushbut not advocating this!
Does GP know the cause?

Seaoftroubles · 04/07/2022 20:58

Yes, l had prochlorperazine tablets prescribed for my first, very bad attack of vertigo, many years ago. It worked for me but took a few days before l saw a real difference. Like you l found keeping my head as still as possible was key to preventing the spinning, as turning my head just made everything swoop and tilt.
I didn't go out for about a week as was so afraid l'd keel over in the street!. It took a while to go away completely, and l did have a couple more bad attacks, but over the years l've learnt to ward it off by taking a short course of the tablets at the first hint of it. I am never without them, just in case!

Michellebops · 04/07/2022 20:59

I suffer from labrynthitis and this is what I get prescribed.
Makes a massive difference quite quickly

Cakeandslippers · 04/07/2022 21:58

Also currently taking this for labrynthitis, is a horrible condition. I'd previously tried this drug for HG in pregnancy but it didn't work and when I mentioned that to the GP today she said that if it didn't help the labrynthitis she could up the dose quite a bit if needed, maybe worth ringing GP. Hope you feel better soon.

Fozzleyplum · 04/07/2022 22:10

I think you can get the drug in a " melt" format, that you put between your lip and gum. DS had them for migraines, because he just threw the ordinary tablets straight back up. They were called Buccastem.

Babdoc · 04/07/2022 22:10

I prefer Cinnarazine (marketed as Stugeron) when I get labyrinthitis- usually related to viral infection, eg after flu. Two tablets as a starter dose, then a single dose 8 hours later if necessary. It doesn’t make me as sleepy as Prochlorperazine, and I find it more effective.
However, don’t mix the two - they are both anti histamines.

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Samcj02 · 05/07/2022 08:49

Gp doesn’t know the cause as it was a phone consultation x

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MichelleScarn · 05/07/2022 08:56

Fozzleyplum · 04/07/2022 22:10

I think you can get the drug in a " melt" format, that you put between your lip and gum. DS had them for migraines, because he just threw the ordinary tablets straight back up. They were called Buccastem.

I had these for hyperemesis absolute game changer as like your ds couldn't keep other tablets down long enough for them to work.

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Samcj02 · 05/07/2022 09:20

I’ve called Gp as I’ve been sick again after my first dose can’t even keep fluids down x

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Samcj02 · 05/07/2022 12:28

I’m having an injection later on today I pray it works x

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Oncemoreforluck · 05/07/2022 12:35

I suffer from viral labrynthitis too.
If I recognise the signs of an attack coming early enough, then the correct dosage works.
If I don’t, then I find doubling the dose works better for me in the first 24 hours. Please speak to your doctor before doing this yourself though.

I have ended up in hospital when having a bad attack, and had the injection which worked wonders.
Best of luck.

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Samcj02 · 05/07/2022 13:43

Oncemoreforluck · 05/07/2022 12:35

I suffer from viral labrynthitis too.
If I recognise the signs of an attack coming early enough, then the correct dosage works.
If I don’t, then I find doubling the dose works better for me in the first 24 hours. Please speak to your doctor before doing this yourself though.

I have ended up in hospital when having a bad attack, and had the injection which worked wonders.
Best of luck.

Thank you, I’ve never had it before but I’ll know the signs if it reoccurs not the future I hope the injection works for me 🤞🏻X

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Solosunrise · 05/07/2022 13:58

My sympathies! I had it quite badly 20 years ago. Came on very suddenly and GP actually came out as a was lying on the floor, barely able to move, and vomiting. I was given an injection which enabled me to get upstairs to bed. But i ended up having involuntary spasms which were horrible, so i was given diazepam to stop them. Then got stemetil tablets which really helped. Took a month to fully recover, but not had a reoccurrence, and we never found out what caused it.
My very best wishes for a quick recovery Flowers

Mumzoo5070 · 05/07/2022 14:02

I use it and find it really fabulous. Hope your injection helps.

CaptainMyCaptain · 05/07/2022 14:03

I ended up in hospital on a drip the first time I had labyrinthitis. I have had several bouts of it and at some point it caused damage which left me with a hearing loss. I carry prochlorperazine in my bag and take it at the first sign of dizziness. Apparently Stugeron is also very good.

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Samcj02 · 05/07/2022 14:06

Thank you! I hope I never have it again 🤢 it’s awful x

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WhackingPhoenix · 05/07/2022 14:18

I took it for labyrinthitis and whilst I wasn’t falling over and bumping into things, I wasn’t moving anywhere at all because it turned me into a zombie! It’s an antipsychotic and can induce sedation. I couldn’t function 😂

Solosunrise · 05/07/2022 14:47

Thanks to Google i now know that stemetil and prochlorperazine are the same drug.
Thinking of you @Samcj02
It took me nearly a year before I was brave enough to not take it with me everywhere I went just in case!

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Samcj02 · 05/07/2022 15:16

WhackingPhoenix · 05/07/2022 14:18

I took it for labyrinthitis and whilst I wasn’t falling over and bumping into things, I wasn’t moving anywhere at all because it turned me into a zombie! It’s an antipsychotic and can induce sedation. I couldn’t function 😂

Think I’d rather be a zombie than feel like this 😆I hope it offers me some relief x

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Samcj02 · 05/07/2022 15:17

Solosunrise · 05/07/2022 14:47

Thanks to Google i now know that stemetil and prochlorperazine are the same drug.
Thinking of you @Samcj02
It took me nearly a year before I was brave enough to not take it with me everywhere I went just in case!

Thank you I hope it gives me some relief of these awful symptoms

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MichelleScarn · 05/07/2022 22:20

How's things @Samcj02 ?

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Samcj02 · 06/07/2022 08:48

MichelleScarn · 05/07/2022 22:20

How's things @Samcj02 ?

Hi the injection did take the edge off and I’ve stopped being sick I’m back to taking the pills now, it’s just making me very drowsy

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Solosunrise · 06/07/2022 13:25

Relieved for you that the sickness has eased! Drowsy is good - hopefully you can sleep it off. Best wishes Flowers