Medicines Used for Vertigo
Vertigo is a feeling that you or your surroundings are spinning, enough to affect your balance. It is most often caused by an inner ear problem. Many people recover without treatment, and treatment depends on the cause. See a doctor if it keeps returning.
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Medicines used for Vertigo
These active ingredients are in medicines whose approved uses include Vertigo. Brands are listed A to Z, not ranked. A doctor or pharmacist decides which medicine is right for you.
Betahistine
- Vertin 16 · 16 mg tablet
Common questions
What causes vertigo?
Most often inner ear problems such as BPPV, an inner ear infection (labyrinthitis), inflamed balance nerve or Meniere's disease. Migraine and some medicines can also cause it. Sometimes no cause is found.
When should I get urgent help for vertigo?
If it comes with double vision or vision loss, hearing loss, trouble speaking, or weakness, numbness or tingling in an arm or leg, call emergency services (112). Do not drive yourself.
Do medicines help vertigo?
Sometimes. A doctor may use antibiotics for an infection, antihistamines for symptoms, or betahistine for Meniere's disease. Balance exercises can also help.
Sources
- Vertigo. NHS (UK)
- Betahistine. NHS (UK)