1. Meclizine increases fall risk for adults 18-64 and those 65+.
2. 9% of patients experienced falls within 30 days of meclizine prescription.
3. Higher prescription rates were noted for women and specific ethnic groups.
4. Many prescriptions were given before determining the cause of dizziness.
5. Concerns about polypharmacy and drug interactions were raised.
6. Further research needed to assess safer treatment alternatives.

Source: JAMA Otolaryngology- Head & Neck Surgery