Who can take cinnarizine
Most adults and children aged 5 years and over can take cinnarizine.
Who may not be able to take cinnarizine
Cinnarizine is not suitable for some people. To make sure it's safe for you, or your child, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have:
- ever had an allergic reaction to cinnarizine or any other medicine
- porphyria (an inherited blood condition)
- severe liver disease
- problems peeing or emptying your bladder
- epilepsy or any other health problem that causes fits or seizures
- an eye problem called primary angle closure glaucoma
- Parkinson's disease, as cinnarizine could make your symptoms worse
- an allergy test coming up
Cinnarizine can affect the results of allergy tests. Ask at your allergy clinic for advice. You may need to stop taking it a few days before your test.