What is Betahistine?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: BetahistineBrand:
Betahistine is an antihistamine agent used for the treatment of Meniere's disease (to decrease episodes of vertigo).
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How do members experience Betahistine?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vertigo | 40 | 29 | |
| Dizziness | 22 | 12 | |
| Ringing in ears (tinnitus) | 10 | 4 | |
| Meniere's disease | 9 | 4 | |
| Balance problems | 2 | 1 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Dizziness | 2 | |
| Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence) | 2 | |
| Headaches | 2 | |
| Nausea | 2 | |
| Abdominal pain | 1 | |
| Diarrhea | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 4 | |
| Moderate | 7 | |
| Mild | 10 | |
| None | 36 |
Member evaluations
one_step_closer
evaluated on Jul 15, 2013
- Perceived effectiveness for tinnitus: None
- Side effects: Moderate
myth1977
evaluated on Jul 12, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for vertigo: Slight
- Side effects: Moderate
Motivatories
evaluated on Nov 15, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for dizziness: Major
- Side effects: Mild
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