Vestibular Neuronitis
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Vestibular Neuronitis Treatment
Treatment for vestibular neuronitis may include:
Avoid exposure to bright light.
Avoid sudden changes in position.
Bed rest
Support for poor balance:
Cane
Walker
Medications for vestibular neuritis:
Diazepam
(
Valium
)
Dimenhydrinate
(
Dramamine
)
Diphenhydramine
(
Benadryl
)
Lorazepam
(
Ativan
)
Meclizine
(
Antivert
)
Promethazine
(
Phenergan
)
Transdermal scopolamine
Prednisone
(
Deltasone
)
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Last Updated: Sep 5, 2008
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John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Vestibular Neuronitis References:
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