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Betahistine 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Betahistine is used -
Severe
Moderate
Common
Is the use of Betahistine safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Betahistine will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Betahistine safe during breastfeeding?
Betahistine has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Betahistine on the Kidneys?
Betahistine may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Betahistine on the Liver?
Betahistine is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Betahistine on the Heart?
There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Betahistine. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.
Betahistine 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 Betahistine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Betahistine habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Betahistine has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Betahistine you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Betahistine only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Betahistine is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Betahistine
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Betahistine and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Betahistine
Information about the interaction of Betahistine and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Yes, Betahistine can be taken with amitriptyline. Betahistine has not clinically evaluated when taken with amitriptyline. Hence there are no reported drug interactions are found between them.
Betahistine can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration. It starts working within a few days after consuming this drug. However, in some patient, it may take some weeks to work properly. Duration, of course, varies patient to patient.
No, you can not buy Betahistine over-the-counter. It is a prescription drug, without prescription of a healthcare practitioner, you can not buy directly from the pharmacy. It is for our own safety taking antibiotics without doctors advice can lead to unwanted side effects.
Betahistine 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.
Rarely, Betahistine causes drowsiness. However, If you experience drowsy after taking this medicine then inform to doctor right away and follow his/her instructions.
This medicine data has been created by -
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References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 163
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Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Serc® (betahistine dihyrochloride)
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