Betahistol is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Meniere's Disease, Vertigo. Betahistol also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The optimal dosage of Betahistol is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Common side effects of Betahistol include Headache, Indigestion. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Betahistol as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Betahistol normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

Betahistol's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Mild while nursing. It is important to know if Betahistol has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Betahistol related warnings section.

Betahistol can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Betahistol in conditions like Drug Allergy. Some other conditions that can be affected by Betahistol are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug interactions for Betahistol have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Betahistol is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.