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Betahist is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Meniere's Disease, Vertigo. Other than this, Betahist has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Betahist depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The most common side effects of Betahist are Headache, Indigestion. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Betahist as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Betahist are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Betahist is Unknown for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Betahist related warnings talks about Betahist's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Drug Allergy must refrain from the use of Betahist since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Betahist are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Betahist may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Betahist is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Betahist 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 Betahist is used -
Severe
Moderate
Common
Is the use of Betahist safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Betahist 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 Betahist safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Betahist for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Betahist on the Kidneys?
Betahist 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 Betahist on the Liver?
Betahist is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Betahist on the Heart?
There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Betahist. 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.
Betahist 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 Betahist unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Betahist habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Betahist.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Betahist can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Betahist only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Betahist cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Betahist
There is no information on the effects of taking Betahist with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Betahist
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Betahist with alcohol will be.
Rarely, Betahist causes drowsiness. However, If you experience drowsy after taking this medicine then inform to doctor right away and follow his/her instructions.
Betahist is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to apply or take this drug orally without recommendation.
Occasionally, Betahist 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.
Betahist 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, Betahist does not cause weight gain. However, If you experience your weight is fluctuating after taking this medicine then inform the doctor to prevent unwanted weight gain.
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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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