Sit or lie down immediately when dizziness starts
Keep your head still and move slowly
Focus your eyes on a fixed object
Drink water and stay hydrated
Avoid sudden position changes
Sleep with your head slightly elevated
Limit alcohol, caffeine, and nicotine
Eat regular meals to avoid low blood sugar
Rest in a quiet, dimly lit room
Try vestibular exercises if recommended by a clinician
Use the Epley maneuver if advised for positional vertigo
Take prescribed medications exactly as directed
Use a cane or support if needed for balance
Avoid driving or operating machinery during symptoms
See a doctor if vertigo is frequent, severe, or persistent
Seek urgent care if vertigo comes with chest pain, weakness, fainting, severe headache, trouble speaking, or vision changes