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Who can and cannot take cyclizine

Who can take cyclizine

Most adults and children aged 6 years and over can take cyclizine.

Who may not be able to take cyclizine

Cyclizine is not suitable for some people. To make sure it's safe for you, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you:

  • have ever had an allergic reaction to cyclizine or any other medicine
  • have an eye condition called glaucoma
  • have problems peeing or emptying your bladder
  • have a condition that can lead to bowel obstruction, such as Crohn's disease, diverticulitis, hernias or colon cancer
  • have liver problems
  • have epilepsy or any condition that causes seizures or fits
  • have high blood pressure or heart failure
  • have a tumour called phaeochromocytoma
  • have a serious blood disorder called porphyria
  • are due to have an allergy test – cyclizine can affect your results, so you may need to stop taking it a few days before your test. Check with the clinic you're going to before you go

Page last reviewed: 1 April 2022
Next review due: 1 April 2025