The VNG is a test designed to give your physician information about the function of the inner ear balance system. The test requires about 60 minutes to complete. Although most people experience some dizziness during the test, the dizziness is usually of short duration. By the completion of the test, nearly all signs of dizziness should have subsided. However, it is advisable to arrange for someone to transport you to and from the test. PLEASE CHECK IN 15MINUTES BEFORE YOUR SCHEDULED TEST. IF YOU ARE NOT CHECKED IN BY YOUR APPOINTMENT TIME, YOU WILL BE RESCHEDULED. OUR APPOINTMENTS RUN ON THE HOUR AND IF YOU ARE LATE, IT WILL DELAY OTHER PATIENTS? APPOINTMENTS.

YOU MUST FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS:

1.- No alcoholic beverages or liquid medications containing alcohol for 48 hours  before the test.

2.- Discontinue the following medications 48 hours prior to the test date. Sleeping  pills, tranquilizers, antihistamines, anti-dizziness medications, anti-depressants  and anti- anxiety medications, diuretics, pain medications, sedatives, muscle  relaxants, and barbiturates. Please check with the physician who prescribed the  medications before discontinuing them. IF YOU ARE TAKING MEDICATIONS FOR BLOOD PRESSURE, HEART PROBLEMS OR DIABETES, PLEASE DO NOT DISCONTINUE THESE.

3.- Please DO NOT wear eye make up of any kind. It will interfere with the VNG test.

4.- There is a possibility that your shirt or blouse may get wet during water  irrigations. Please do not wear anything like silk or wool that may be damaged by  water.

5.- If you use contact lenses, you may wear them during the test.

Please call if you have any questions regarding medications, or the test in general. Ask to speak to one of the audiologists. Your cooperation in following these instructions is greatly appreciated and will aid your physician in the ultimate diagnosis of your problem.

If it is necessary to cancel or change your appointment, PLEASE CALL 24 HOURS in advance. Failure to cancel your appointment may result in a $50 fee charged to you.