Sit or lie down immediately
Keep your head still
Focus on a fixed object
Avoid sudden movements
Drink water
Rest in a quiet, dark room
Stand up slowly
Avoid driving or operating machinery
Avoid alcohol
Avoid caffeine
Try the Epley maneuver if you have positional vertigo
Use prescribed vertigo medication if directed by a doctor
Treat nausea with medication if prescribed
Check for ear infection or other underlying causes
Seek urgent medical help if you have chest pain, weakness, trouble speaking, severe headache, fainting, or new vision changes