Sit or lie down immediately
Drink water or an oral rehydration solution
Eat a small snack if you have not eaten recently
Stand up slowly and avoid sudden movements
Rest in a quiet, cool place
Avoid driving, operating machinery, or climbing until it passes
Check for low blood sugar if you have diabetes
Avoid alcohol and recreational drugs
Review any recent new medications or dose changes
Use prescribed vertigo or nausea medicine if directed by a clinician
Seek urgent medical care if dizziness is severe, recurrent, or accompanied by chest pain, fainting, weakness, trouble speaking, severe headache, or shortness of breath