It seems almost reflexive that anybody who complains of dizziness gets a prescription for meclizine (aka antivert , dramamine , bonine , etc). However, this drug which is also available over-the-counter is often not the best way to treat dizziness. Depending on what is causing the dizziness, this drug may actually prolong or even worsen this symptom. Meclizine is an anti-histamine similar to allergy medications like claritin , benadryl , zyrtec , etc. It also has anticholinergic properti…