MedicationDosageAdverse effectsCost*
Antiemetics
Metoclopramide (Reglan)5 to 10 mg orally every 6 hours, or 5 to 10 mg slowly IV every 6 hoursAkathesia, atrioventricular block, bradycardia, bronchospasm, dizziness, drowsiness, dystonic reaction, gynecomastia, nausea, tardive dyskinesiaTablets: $2 ($25)
Prochlorperazine5 to 10 mg orally or IM every 6 to 8 hoursAgitation, dizziness, drowsiness, dystonic reaction, extrapyramidal symptoms, photosensitivity, tardive dyskinesiaTablets: $2
Antihistamines
Dimenhydrinate50 mg orally every 6 hoursAnorexia, blurred vision, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea$3
Meclizine (Antivert)12.5 to 50 mg orally every 4 to 8 hoursBlurred vision, drowsiness, fatigue, headache, vomiting$1 to $4 ($8 to $47)
Promethazine25 mg every 6 hours orally, IM, or rectally every 4 to 12 hoursAgitation, bradycardia, confusion, constipation, drowsiness, dizziness, dystonia, extrapyramidal symptoms, gynecomastia, photosensitivity, urinary retentionTablets: $2 Suppository: $3
Benzodiazepines
Diazepam (Valium)2 to 10 mg orally or IV every 4 to 8 hoursAmnesia, drowsiness, slurred speech, vertigoTablets: $1 ($30 to $168)
Lorazepam (Ativan)1 to 2 mg orally every 4 hoursAmnesia, dizziness, drowsiness, slurred speech, vertigo$1 ($320 to $500)