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Betahistine

Betahistine

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4  Effectiveness
6.8  Side Effects
5.1  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 11 Betahistine side effects and 3 Betahistine benefits.

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Betahistine, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 4% 8% 69.3% 13.3% 5.3%
Balance/Equilibrium 6.7% 17.3% 44% 17.3% 14.7%
Blood Pressure 1.4% 2.8% 91.7% 2.8% 1.4%
Breathing 4.1% 8.1% 75.7% 6.8% 5.4%
Confidence 4% 10.7% 61.3% 17.3% 6.7%
Coordination/Motor Skills 2.6% 15.8% 64.5% 15.8% 1.3%
Digestion 4.1% 8.1% 59.5% 23% 5.4%
Emotional Well-being 5.3% 13.3% 53.3% 22.7% 5.3%
Energy 5.4% 16.2% 54.1% 21.6% 2.7%
Eyesight 2.7% 2.7% 79.7% 14.9% 0%
Memory 5.3% 17.3% 58.7% 13.3% 5.3%
Mental Clarity 4.1% 16.2% 63.5% 10.8% 5.4%
Pain 2.7% 11% 82.2% 1.4% 2.7%
Patience 6.6% 13.2% 61.8% 14.5% 3.9%
Sexual Health 10.8% 4.1% 73% 10.8% 1.4%
Skin Complexion 4.2% 0% 87.5% 8.3% 0%
Sleep 2.7% 14.7% 56% 16% 10.7%
Stress Level 5.3% 12% 57.3% 22.7% 2.7%
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Commonly Reported Betahistine Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Anxiety 54.3% 15.2% 13% 15.2% 2.2%
Blurred Vision 72.9% 15.7% 10% 0% 1.4%
Breathing Difficulties 81.8% 4.5% 6.8% 4.5% 2.3%
Cold Symptoms 67.4% 19.6% 8.7% 4.3% 0%
Confusion 72.3% 19.1% 2.1% 2.1% 4.3%
Decrease in Blood Pressure 91.9% 4.8% 1.6% 1.6% 0%
Delirium 88.7% 4.8% 3.2% 1.6% 1.6%
Depression 60.9% 15.2% 13% 8.7% 2.2%
Diarrhea 75.6% 13.3% 8.9% 0% 2.2%
Dizziness 46.8% 19.1% 12.8% 14.9% 6.4%
Drowsiness 54.2% 13.9% 13.9% 13.9% 4.2%
Dry Mouth 58.7% 23.8% 7.9% 7.9% 1.6%
Dry Nose 79% 9.7% 6.5% 3.2% 1.6%
Dry Throat / Increased Thirst 62.9% 16.1% 8.1% 9.7% 3.2%
Fatigue 55.6% 11.1% 20% 6.7% 6.7%
Fever 90.7% 7% 2.3% 0% 0%
Gas 68.2% 13.6% 11.4% 4.5% 2.3%
Headache 43.5% 15.2% 26.1% 8.7% 6.5%
Insomnia 60.6% 15.5% 16.9% 2.8% 4.2%
Irregular Heartbeat 68.2% 18.2% 11.4% 2.3% 0%
Mood Swings 65.2% 10.9% 13% 8.7% 2.2%
Muscle Cramping 77.3% 13.6% 6.8% 2.3% 0%
Nausea 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Sensitivity to Light 72.7% 9.1% 13.6% 2.3% 2.3%
Sexual Dysfunction 86.4% 9.1% 4.5% 0% 0%
Skin Rash 76.9% 3.8% 7.7% 7.7% 3.8%
Stomach Ache 66.7% 8.9% 17.8% 6.7% 0%
Sweating 71% 9.7% 6.5% 8.1% 4.8%
Vomiting 87.1% 8.1% 1.6% 3.2% 0%
Wheezing 80.6% 8.1% 3.2% 8.1% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Betahistine Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Amnesia / Memory Loss 72.6% 11.3% 8.1% 4.8% 3.2%
Anorexia 98.4% 1.6% 0% 0% 0%
Bloating 76.9% 11.5% 3.8% 0% 7.7%
Change in Weight 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Confusion 65.4% 15.4% 3.8% 11.5% 3.8%
Constipation 73.1% 11.5% 7.7% 3.8% 3.8%
Dry Skin 83.9% 6.5% 3.2% 4.8% 1.6%
Increased Urination 65.4% 3.8% 15.4% 11.5% 3.8%
Irregular Heartbeat 84.6% 7.7% 3.8% 0% 3.8%
Loss of Taste 80.6% 9.7% 4.8% 1.6% 3.2%
Reduced Libido 71.4% 0% 14.3% 7.1% 7.1%
Seizures 98.4% 1.6% 0% 0% 0%
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Episodes since taking Betahistine
Since taking Betahistine Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Auto Accident 0.3%
Blindness 0.3%
Fall 2.7%
Hospitalization 1.5%
Seizure 0.3%
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15 Apr 2012 This tablet has worked wonders for the dizziness I had as I was unable to stand. It has left me quite scared at times though as I have had sharp pains in both sides of my chest under my arms and breasts. It has also given me some leg pains
   —Posted by Niknioks
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23 Mar 2012 betahistine has been working great for all my symptoms of meneires disease, however lately it has been giving me severe insomnia. I appreciate any advice on how to counteract this for it is becoming very bothersome.
   —Posted by dubmac
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16 Jun 2011 really helped eith the dizziness. loss of balance. without it i really feel under the weather.
   —Posted by zara
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29 May 2011 I found that while effective at first, the headaches that I get make it no longer a treatment that is supportable.
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30 Mar 2011 having only taken these tablets for two weeks I certainly do feel more comfortable with the pain than without them.
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