Question: I was diagnosed with Meniere's disease some years ago and have severe hearing loss in one ear. I sometimes have severe vertigo with vomiting. I was put on a medicine called Dyzide that worked for me but was taken off the market. I’m now using Meclizine but it’s not effective for me. Can you suggest a treatment?

Dr. Hibberd's answer:
Diazepam (Valium) may reduce the spinning sensation of vertigo and help control nausea and vomiting. Anti-nausea medications such as promethazine may also be used control nausea and vomiting during an episode of vertigo. Often, reducing the amount of fluid your body retains may help regulate the fluid volume and pressure in your inner ear. For some people a diuretic helps control the severity and frequency of Meniere's disease symptoms. You can consider talking to your doctor about the drug combination triamterene and hydrochlorothiazide (Dyazide, Maxzide).