Meclizine Hcl Coupons & Prices

Looking for a meclizine HCl coupon? Meclizine hydrochloride is the generic form of brand-name medicines like Antivert and Bonine, and it is used to manage nausea, vomiting, and dizziness from motion sickness, and to treat vertigo tied to inner-ear (vestibular) conditions. Because it is already a low-cost generic, you do not need to overpay. Cash prices still vary widely from one pharmacy to the next, so it pays to compare. Rx.com checks prices across more than 60,000 pharmacies so you can see today's lowest price near you. Enter your ZIP above to see today's price and get a free discount coupon you can show at the pharmacy counter.

What is meclizine HCl and how does it work?

Meclizine hydrochloride is an antihistamine in the piperazine class (an H1-receptor antagonist) that also has mild anticholinergic, drying effects. It works on the parts of the brain and inner ear that control balance and the vomiting reflex, which helps calm the signals that lead to nausea, motion sickness, and spinning dizziness (vertigo). It is FDA-approved for the management of nausea, vomiting, and dizziness associated with motion sickness, and for the treatment of vertigo caused by diseases affecting the vestibular system of the inner ear.

Doctors also commonly use meclizine off-label to ease dizziness and vertigo from conditions such as benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), vestibular neuritis, and Meniere's disease. Your provider can tell you whether it fits your situation.

Meclizine HCl cost and savings without insurance

Meclizine is available as a generic, which is typically much less expensive than the brand-name versions. Even so, the cash price is not the same everywhere. The exact amount you pay can differ a lot depending on which pharmacy you use, so comparing prices before you fill is the single easiest way to avoid overpaying, whether or not you have insurance.

Rx.com compares live cash prices across more than 60,000 U.S. pharmacies and gives you a free discount coupon to use at the counter. There is no membership required. Enter your ZIP above to see today's price near you and choose the lowest option. Because prices update, we show them live on the page rather than quoting a fixed dollar figure here.

Meclizine vs. brand names and related alternatives

Meclizine HCl is the same active medicine sold under brand names including Antivert and Bonine, as well as some Dramamine Less Drowsy products. You can compare pricing on the closely related meclizine and brand Antivert pages. Note that the original Dramamine brand contains a different antihistamine, dimenhydrinate, not meclizine.

Other medicines used for nausea, motion sickness, or vertigo work differently and may be options your provider considers, including scopolamine (a patch for motion sickness), promethazine, ondansetron, and diphenhydramine. Which one is right depends on the cause of your symptoms, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist before switching.

Safety and side effects to know

Meclizine has no boxed warning, but the most common effect is drowsiness. Because it acts on the central nervous system, avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you, and do not combine it with alcohol or other sedating medicines. Its anticholinergic (drying) action can also cause dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation, or trouble urinating. The label's only listed contraindication is a known hypersensitivity (allergy) to meclizine.

Use extra caution, and check with your provider first, if you have asthma, angle-closure glaucoma, an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia), a bladder or bowel blockage, or kidney or liver problems. Older adults may be more sensitive and face a higher risk of falls or low blood pressure. The Antivert label classifies meclizine as Pregnancy Category B and advises that it, or any medication, should be used during pregnancy only if clearly necessary; it is not recommended for children under 12 unless a physician directs it. This information is not medical advice; talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what is right for you.