Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. Is Diziron an antihistamine?
Diziron has both antihistaminic and calcium channel blocking properties. It acts by relaxing vascular smooth muscles of the blood vessels of the ear and improves the blood circulation.
Q. What is Diziron used for?
Diziron is used for the treatment of vertigo and nausea due to motion sickness (also known as travel sickness) and problems with balance (such as Ménières disease) associated with symptoms of feeling dizzy or lightheaded, ringing in the ears and feeling sick (nausea) and being sick (vomiting).
Q. Is Diziron available over the counter product?
Diziron is not an over the counter product. It is available in pharmacy and can be bought when prescribed a doctor.
Q. How long can I take Diziron for?
Diziron should be taken for the duration as advised by your doctor.
Q. Can I take Diziron with diazepam?
The sedative effect of diazepam may increase when given with Diziron. You may need to be careful while driving or using any machines. Consult your doctor before taking the medicines together.
Q. Is Diziron a steroid?
Diziron is not a steroid. It is a long-acting antihistamine and a calcium channel blocker.
Q. Is Diziron a calcium channel blocker?
Diziron is a calcium channel blocker with antihistaminic property. It acts by relaxing vascular smooth muscles.
Q. Is Diziron effective?
Diziron would be effective if used for the right indication in a prescribed dose and for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Q. Is Diziron addictive?
Diziron is not known to cause any addiction. It does not have any habit-forming potential. However, consult your doctor before taking any medicines.
Q. Can I take Diziron with prochlorperazine?
Diziron when given with prochlorperazine, can cause movement disorders. Consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Diziron with cetirizine?
Diziron is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction when taken with cetirizine. However, when given together, they can cause drowsiness and you may need to be careful while driving or using any machines. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Diziron with sertraline?
Diziron is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction when taken with sertraline. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Diziron with tramadol?
Diziron may add the central nervous system depressant effect of tramadol. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Diziron with paracetamol?
Diziron is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction when taken with paracetamol. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Diziron with ibuprofen?
Diziron is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction when taken with ibuprofen. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Diziron with amitriptyline?
The sedative effect of amitriptyline may increase when given with Diziron. You may need to be careful while driving or using any machines. Consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Diziron with loratadine?
Diziron is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction when taken with loratadine. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Does Diziron make you drowsy (sleepy)?
Drowsiness (sleepiness) is one of the common side effect associated with the use of Diziron. If you experience any disturbances in sleep while using the drug, consult your doctor.
Q. Does Diziron cause weight gain?
Diziron is not known to cause weight gain. However, if you experience any change in weight while taking Diziron, consult your doctor.
Q. Does Diziron help in the management of anxiety?
Diziron is a drug which is indicated for the treatment of vertigo and motion sickness. It is not known to have a significant anti-anxiety effect. Consult your doctor for the right treatment of anxiety disorder.
Q. Does Diziron help vertigo?
Yes, Diziron is effective in treating vertigo. Consult your doctor for the right dose, frequency, and duration of the drug for the treatment of vertigo.
Q. Does Diziron work?
Diziron works when given for an approved indication and taken as prescribed by your doctor.
Q. Does Diziron cause dizziness?
Dizziness is one of the common side effect associated with the use of Diziron. If you experience dizziness while using Diziron, please consult your doctor.
Q. Does Diziron cause Parkinson"s disease?
Diziron has been associated with drug-induced parkinsonism, however, it is not very common. If you experience any movement disorder while using the drug, please consult your doctor.
Q. Does Diziron work for nausea?
Diziron is seen to be useful in the treatment of nausea associated with motion sickness.
Q. Does Diziron interact with warfarin?
Diziron is not known to have any clinically meaningful interactions with warfarin. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor prior to taking the drug if you are on warfarin therapy.Show moreShow less
