What are the side effects of taking betahistine?

Headache, occasional drowsiness, nausea, indigestion, mild gastric complaints such as vomiting, stomach pain and bloating. Taking Betahistine with food can help reduce any stomach problems. If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.

How long should you take betahistine for vertigo?

During this post-marketing observational study, betahistine (48 mg/day) was found to be effective for the treatment of vestibular vertigo. Betahistine treatment for up to 60 days was associated with significant reductions in vertigo severity (p < 0.001), as assessed by changes in SVVSLCRE level.

Can betahistine worsen vertigo?

A previous Cochrane review found that betahistine reduced vertigo in people with one cause of vertigo (Meniere’s disease). However, as they didn’t look at people with other types of vertigo, this study set out to see if betahistine could reduce symptoms of vertigo in a broader range of conditions.

What is Merislon used for?

Merislon 6 Tablet is used to prevent and treat a disorder of the inner ear known as Ménière’s disease. The symptoms include dizziness (vertigo), ringing in the ears (tinnitus), and loss of hearing, probably caused by fluid in the ear. This medicine helps relieve the symptoms by reducing the amount of fluid.

Can betahistine raise blood pressure?

This medicine works by improving blood flow in the inner ear. This lowers the build up of pressure.

Does betahistine make you sleepy?

Taking too much betahistine can make you feel sick or sleepy, or give you stomach ache.

Can you suddenly stop taking betahistine?

Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly, or change the dosage, without checking with your doctor. Do not use this medicine to treat any other complaints unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you to.

What drugs should not be taken with betahistine?

There may be an interaction between betahistine and any of the following:

  • antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine, cetirizine, chlorpheniramine)
  • beta-2 agonists (e.g., salbutamol, salmeterol, fenoterol, formoterol)
  • monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs; e.g., moclobemide, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine)

Does betahistine increase blood pressure?