| We cannot test you if your ear canals are blocked with earwax. Please have your doctor check your ears and clear ANY wax prior to your appointment with us. Certain medications may change the findings of the vestibular (balance) studies;therefore, we ask that you not take any non-essential medications for a period of 24 hours prior to the appointment time, and that you particularly avoid: -Anti-dizzy pills (such as Antivert, Meclizine, Scopolamine, Phenergan) -Antihistamines (such as Claritin, Telfast, Zyrtec) -Aspirin -Cold or Allergy medications (such as Codral, Actifed, Otrivine) -Sleeping pills -Tranquilizers (such as Valium, Ativan, Xanax, Klonapin) -Pain medications (such as Panadeine and Nurofen Plus) Regular Panadol and Nurofen with no additional ingredients such as codeine and caffeine ARE allowed -Alcoholic beverages, including cough syrups -Caffeine (such as coffee, tea, cola, chocolates) -Narcotics of any kind -Herbal remedies (such as Ginkgo, Valerian) -Medications which contain any of the above Continue to take insulin, heart, cholesterol, blood pressure, acid reflux and thyroid medications. If there is any question as to which medications you should avoid, please call for clarification. Please do not eat or drink anything for a period of 3 hours before the time of your test. If you are a diabetic and must eat, confine yourself to light, simple foods such as toast and yoghurt that are consumed as early before testing as possible. Please do not apply make-up (especially eyeliner and mascara), cream or lotion to your face if you are scheduled for the VNG/ENG exam.These products may interfere with electrode and video recordings. Dress comfortably in loose fitting slacks and in shoes with flat heels for your comfort. Please plan to have someone drive you home. If this is not possible, plan to stay in our office for at least half an hour after the end of your appointment to assure that you will be able to drive safely. |