What are the treatment options for Meniere's disease?

Treatment is tailored to the pattern of vertigo, ear pressure, tinnitus and hearing change. A clinician may review your symptoms, medicines and triggers, then arrange a [Hearing Test](/treatments/diagnostics-and-screening/hearing-test/) to document hearing and follow changes over time. During a vertigo episode, prescribed anti-sickness or anti-vertigo medicine may help; these medicines can cause drowsiness, so ask when driving is safe.

Between attacks, your clinician may discuss reducing personal triggers, keeping a symptom diary and protecting hearing. If hearing remains affected, hearing devices or communication strategies may be considered. Persistent or frequent attacks can lead to referral for specialist options, but the choice depends on examination findings and how symptoms affect daily activities.

Arrange a [GP Consultation](/treatments/consultations-and-assessment/gp-consultation/) if episodes are recurring, your hearing changes, or tinnitus is new. Note the length of each episode, ear symptoms, food or drink patterns, medicines and any falls. Sit or lie down during an attack, avoid climbing or driving until balance returns, and take only medicines recommended for you. The [Meniere's Disease](/conditions/menieres-disease/) page gives condition background.

Seek emergency help for sudden facial weakness, trouble speaking, one-sided weakness, fainting, a new severe headache or inability to walk safely. Urgent assessment is also needed for sudden hearing loss, severe vomiting with signs of dehydration, chest symptoms or an injury after a fall. These features can point to problems other than a typical Meniere's attack.

Ask what diagnosis is being considered, which medicine is for an attack, whether a hearing test or specialist referral is needed, how to handle driving, and what changes should trigger urgent review.