Sit or lie down immediately
Keep your head still
Focus on a fixed point
Drink water
Avoid sudden movements
Rest in a quiet, dim room
Stand up slowly
Avoid driving or operating machinery
Eat if low blood sugar is possible
Avoid alcohol
Try the Epley maneuver if the vertigo is from BPPV
Try the Brandt-Daroff exercises if recommended
Take prescribed vertigo medicine as directed
Treat nausea if needed with approved medication
See a doctor if vertigo is severe, frequent, or persistent
Seek urgent care if you have chest pain, fainting, weakness, trouble speaking, severe headache, or new hearing loss