Histigo is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Meniere's Disease, Vertigo. The alternative uses of Histigo have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Histigo is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Histigo are Headache, Indigestion. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Histigo as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Histigo go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Histigo's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Histigo's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Histigo is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Drug Allergy as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Histigo have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Histigo with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Histigo, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Histigo is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Is the use of Histigo safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Histigo in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.
Is the use of Histigo safe during breastfeeding?
Histigo may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Histigo on the Kidneys?
There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Histigo. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Histigo on the Liver?
Histigo is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Histigo on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Histigo. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.
Histigo should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Histigo unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Histigo habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Histigo is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Histigo as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Histigo is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Histigo cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Histigo
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Histigo together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Histigo
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Histigo and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Occasionally, Histigo causes constipation. Constipation means three or fewer bowl in a week, in this case, stool become hard and dry and sometimes it is painful to pass. If you experience severe constipation after consuming this medicine, eat more fruit, vegetable, and grain which are higher in fibers. Also, drink plenty of water and take a laxative if necessary.
Yes, Histigo is safe to use, if taken prescribed quantity for the prescribed duration as directed by a doctor. However, few known side effects have been observed such as stomach upset, nausea, and headache. If you are experiencing any of the above-mentioned side effects inform your doctor immediately.
Discontinuation of Histigo on your own can cause unwanted side effects and withdrawal symptoms. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
No, Histigo does not treat motion sickness. It is antivertigo medicine used to treat vertigo associated with Meniere's disease. Motion sickness is treated with ondansetron and another anti-nausea drug. It is well tolerated and has no side effects.
Histigo is a brand name for betahistine. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called antivertigo or betahistine analogue. It is available in a different dosage form such tablet, injection. It is commonly prescribed for balance disorders or prevents vertigo symptoms associated with Meniere's disease. It is also used to treat ringing in the ears (tinnitus) and hearing loss or hearing difficulty.
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References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 163
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Apo-betahistine(betahistine dihydrochloride)
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Serc® (betahistine dihyrochloride)
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Setear (betahistine)