9th June 2021

A 37-year-old woman attends an ENT outpatient appointment

A 37-year-old woman attends an ENT outpatient appointment. She has suffered with benign positional paroxysmal vertigo (BPPV) for around 3 years, and although corrective manoeuvres help with aborting acute episodes, she still continues to have recurrent symptoms, which are significantly interfering with her life. She asks whether there is any medication she can take regularly to try and control the condition.

Which of the following statements about the medical management of BPPV is true?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.