Sit or lie down immediately
Keep your head still
Drink water
Eat something if you have not eaten recently
Stand up slowly
Avoid sudden movements
Rest in a quiet, dim room
Breathe slowly and deeply
Avoid alcohol
Avoid driving or operating machinery
Check your blood pressure if possible
Review any new medications
Treat motion sickness if that is the cause
Use prescribed vertigo exercises if recommended
Seek medical care if dizziness is severe, sudden, recurrent, or with chest pain, fainting, weakness, trouble speaking, or vision changes