Sit or lie down immediately to prevent falls
Keep your head still and avoid sudden movements
Focus your eyes on a fixed point to help stabilize vision
Stay hydrated and eat regular meals
Avoid alcohol, nicotine, and recreational drugs
Limit caffeine if it worsens symptoms
Get adequate sleep
Move slowly when standing up; rise gradually
If symptoms are triggered by head position, avoid the specific movements that set them off
Try vestibular rehabilitation exercises if recommended by a clinician
Consider the Epley maneuver for suspected BPPV (only if you’ve been told it’s BPPV or guided by a clinician)
Use prescribed medications for vertigo if your clinician recommends them (e.g., meclizine or anti-nausea meds)
Manage migraine triggers if vertigo is migraine-related
Manage blood pressure and blood sugar if relevant to your health
If you have ear symptoms (hearing loss, fullness, ringing), seek evaluation promptly
If you experience severe symptoms, do not drive or operate machinery
Seek emergency care immediately for: new weakness/numbness, trouble speaking, severe headache, fainting, chest pain, new vision loss, or inability to walk
Contact urgent care promptly for: persistent vomiting, dehydration, fever, or vertigo lasting more than 24–48 hours without improvement
Schedule a medical evaluation if vertigo recurs, lasts longer than a few days, or interferes with daily activities