When your world spins for no reason—especially when you roll over in bed or look up—you’re likely dealing with BPPV, a harmless but terrifying inner ear disorder that triggers brief spells of vertigo. Also known as benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, it happens when tiny calcium crystals in your inner ear break loose and float into the wrong canal, sending false signals to your brain about movement. It’s not a stroke, not a tumor, and not something you caused. It’s just your inner ear getting confused, and it affects nearly 2 out of every 100 people at some point.
BPPV doesn’t usually need pills. The real fix? A simple head maneuver called the Epley or Semont, done by a doctor or even at home with a video guide. But if you’re dizzy all day, nauseous, or anxious about moving, doctors sometimes prescribe antiemetics, medications that reduce nausea and dizziness like meclizine or promethazine. These don’t cure BPPV—they just make the ride less awful while your body recalibrates. You’ll also see antihistamines, drugs that calm the inner ear’s overactive signals in some treatment plans, especially if you have motion sickness triggers. But long-term use? Not recommended. These meds can mask symptoms, delay recovery, and even make balance worse over time.
What you won’t find in most BPPV cases are strong drugs like steroids or antibiotics. Unless there’s an infection or another condition hiding behind the dizziness, BPPV responds best to movement, not medication. That’s why many of the posts here focus on safe alternatives: how to spot fake pills sold as vertigo cures, how to read drug labels for dizziness meds, and what happens when you mix anti-nausea drugs with other prescriptions. You’ll also find guides on how to avoid dangerous interactions—like combining antihistamines with antidepressants or sedatives—since that’s when things get risky.
Some people live with BPPV for months. Others get it once and never again. What matters is knowing the difference between normal dizziness and something dangerous. If your vertigo comes with slurred speech, double vision, or weakness, it’s not BPPV—and you need help fast. This collection gives you the tools to understand your symptoms, question your prescriptions, and avoid the traps of overmedication. Below, you’ll find real, practical advice from people who’ve been there—and the science that backs it up.
BPPV is the most common cause of vertigo, triggered by loose inner ear crystals. Canalith repositioning, like the Epley maneuver, fixes it in minutes - no pills or scans needed. Learn how it works and why it's the only proven cure.