Betaserc (Betahistine)

I think that's a common problem amongst the medical profession anyway, no matter what ails you. I went last week with fatigue and the doctor just could not be bothered at all. Unless you have a limb hanging off or cancer they just want you out the door asap.

 

Anyone one here had a positive experience with this med. in terms of hearing loss and unsteadiness?

I am still fairly confident my problems are vascular, and may try to be put on this in the hopes of rescuing hearing and stopping my inner ear vasospasms.

 

Fatigue could be caused either by lack of physical activities or it could be leukemia.

 

Started this a week ago. I need to check the dose but it should not be too bad.

So far, nothing really. It temporarily improved my low frequency hearing, but now it is getting worse rapidly. I am also experiencing more and more vertigo spells lasting seconds at a time, which I have not had for 8 months or so.

Anyone have bad side effects or noticed adverse changes in their ears when taking this?

Thanks!

 

Hi everyone, today my GP give me "Betahistine dihydrochloride tab" 3×8mg/day. Still now I don't know the origin of my T. Only I short out some possible reasons as
1. Talking a long time (plus 1 hour) by using a earphone then ,1 minute after finish talking I saw my ear is ringing badly.
2. I have neck pain since I have been experiencing T
3. Since from 1 year I feel inflammation on my right eyelid when I close my eyes to sleep.
(Note. I m suffering T about 4 months)
4. I did dental scaling 2 weeks before I got T

Don't know why always I feel panic now to start a new medicine!! If it is safe to try ??

 

Been on it 3 months now apart from 1 week on beta blockers which made the noises 1000 times louder, hasn't done a thing I've still got screaming 24/7 and my drum kit 12/7 and the wobbles, walking on a bouncy castle 24/7, my 6 week appointment with ENT , from 2 nd march is now 18th May, my tether is on its final stretch.

 

I have been taking Bethistamine for 16 months now. I notice I am dry retching in the morning now,
and sometimes if I take 2 Behist I feel not so giddy in the afternoons. ENT specialist has said I must take the 3 pills a day. The tinnitus hasn't improved. I have more problems with my right ear now than ever before and with correction to hearing aids, seems to set off the T more. I think the audiologist still hasn't fixed the problem with them. I try white noise apps, have lots of sleepless nights, it's just so hard right now. I have been now put on list for cochlear implant to get rid of the T as hearing will go slowly with this T. I also take a number of Vit pills to restore my ear health. Nothing has changed.

 

I'm glad I searched this forum for info and experiences with Betahistine Dihydrochloride. I got lost in the internet rabbit hole and found this stuff which I had never heard of. My tinnitus and vertigo started at the same time, two years ago. I'm a little pissed that no Dr had ever mentioned this med, even as a long shot option. All I've gotten from Drs over the past few years is "there's no cure for tinnitus, just try not to think about it byeeee" which isn't super helpful.

My MRIs and hearing tests have come back normal (my hearing test results were better than the audiologist expected, knock on wood that doesn't change). But the catch to having normal test results is I'm sent to the psych dept because my Dr basically said my tinnitus isn't a physical thing, it's psychological. Anyway, was hoping i could bring this med to her attention, but if it's really ineffective for people, then maybe not. Back to the drawing board.

 

I tried serc for 2 weeks and no change in T

 

Did they use sonic implements, when they did the scaling?

 

Tried it too. No effect. I think the doctors prescribe it as unfortunately they don't have much else to offer.

 

I was on betahistine for 6 months, apart from a week of beta blockers ( various ENT drs ticking their lists) and had the loudest tinnitus and balance issues, have been off them now 3 weeks ( Top ENT dr told me to come off) and I have to say although the tinnitus is still louder than I ever thought possible after 7 lousy months and the balance issues are still there, I feel so much better than I did whilst taking them! Obviously I'm better off in my purse as well!!

 

I was recently diagnosed with Meniere's and was prescribed betahistine 12 mg * 3 times daily.

Regarding tinnitus: I have a low pitched sound in my left ear and more pulsating bear like sound in my right ear. Does that happen? I am on the meds for a month now and there is no improvement of T. Since my tinnitus is due to blood vessel problem is useful to take Ginkgo also simultaneously?

 

I am tking Serc from the start of my T. Some doctors said to stop it, so i did for a month. But after my T got worse, i started taking it again. As far as i know, you have to take it for a longer time to have any effect. 3 months should be enough to see if there is an effect. I am taking 2 x 24 mg. a day. Along with Cavinton twice a day and Ginko 120mg. a day. I have some problem with my blood vessels, especially with the ones around my T ear. And when my heart races i can hear the blood pumping in my left ear, but not in the right(T). Now i have T in both ears, but thats because of my stupidity and loud noises. But i can't say for sure if Serc is working or not. It increases blood circulation in the ears, so i plan on taking it for some time.

 

I was recently prescribed betaserc for my tinnitus. I do not have menieres and my T is most likely the result of noise. I am a bit reluctant to take it. Should I give it a try? Any risk of making things worse?

 

I was also prescribed Betaserc, but my Tinnitus is caused by issues with my jaw. Betaserc did'nt make it worse or better. Here in Czech Republic where i live they prescribe Betaserc for almost everyone who complains about having Tinnitus, regardless the cause.

 

Yeah, same here in Hungary. I'm still taking it after three months. Maybe it's an Eastern Europe thing.

 

I'm finishing my second week of Betaserc (24mg), unfortunately there is no discernable change in the intensify or sound of my tinnitus. I will continue taking it and see if anything changes.

 

Hahahah same here in Turkey. But my psychiatrist suggested me to take it anyways, since it increases the blood flow to the inner ear and has no serious side effects. Maybe it can be good for a faster recovery after acoustic traumas?

 

Interestingly, Auris is preparing an intranasal betahistamine where one 20 mg dose is 28x stronger and more absorbed than a week of consuming 48mg betahistamine pills three times a day. Apparently metabolism isnt good for absorption and intranasal bypasses that. It's AM-125

This is for menieres. But just always something to keep an eye on. I don't see how increased blood flow to the ear could do anything but help Tinnitus.

 

Update: Almost a month now and I have noted no positive changes to my T or ear fullness as a result of Betaserc. For that matter I have also not noticed any negative impact on my T that could be attributed to Betaserc. Oh well, it was worth a shot :/

 

Hello,

I was wondering those who have tried betahistine, have you guys seen any improvement in your tinnitus?

I visited two specialists, a neurologist and ENT specialist.
So the ENT specialist prescribed antidepressants along with betahistine, whereas Neuro suggest citalopram which is also an antidepressant along with some vitamins.

I opted for neurologist because i am used to that antidepressant and it was for three to four months whereas the ENT asked to me take the medicines for indefinite time.

Did I make the right choice.
I will really appreciate some feedback.
Thanks
P.S. I had mild anxiety prior to tinnitus.

 

I'm taking high dose Betaserc now (manufactured by Mylan, formerly Abbott).

3x 24mg a day.

It has to be Betaserc A-brand my new ENT said. Betahistine of a B-brand does NOT work, it's a bad product he said.

These high doses of 24mg are not available in the Netherlands so I get them from Belgium costing 18,25 euro per box of 100 pills. In the Netherlands you are only able to get 16mg and not always A-brand.

I was diagnosed with cochlear hydrops (pre-meniere, stage 0) The low frequency hearing is reduced a lot

BUT Betaserc seems to help me for my vertigo issues and a bit with tinnitus (not super spectacular yet).

Betaserc works one hour after intake the pharmacy said. Every six hours a pill is advised by the pharmacy.

What is really strange is that I feel very deep in my ear it is an oil barrel which is poked into.
It feels like there is a lot of pressure.

The vertigo issues are from my inner ear that is over pressured the ENT said. The pressure needs to lower otherwise your hearing is gone forever. The tinnitus also comes from the inner ear being under such pressure.

From what I have read the endolympathic pressure is not good. Let's hope for better results.

If it indeed improves further everyone should know to get Betaserc.

 

I was prescribed these tablets by a doctor at the local hospital. They are for meniere's disease, but they say can also help with tinnitus. He told me it might reduce the loudness of it. Im not sure if they are helping me yet.

Anyone else have experience with these?

Kind Regards.

Chimp.

 

I've never taken them, but a friend of mine with severe tonal tinnitus said they worked for him for a couple of years. He said they turned down the volume, but that it no longer works for him. He's been off them for a while, maybe he should try again. Perhaps he built up a temporary tolerance to it.

 

I took them for 2 months. The good news is there were no negative side effects. The bad news is they didn't do anything. I was on the 16 mg x3 dosage and stopped cold turkey. No negative side effects from that, either. I am keeping some around just in case things get worse and I feel I need them, but $50 a month seemed expensive for something that wasn't doing anything. My advice is to give the pills at least a month or maybe two before you make any decisions.

 

can i take betaserc and vitamin b complex together?

 

Everyone is different, but I can tell you that I did it for over 2 months and had no problems. Try to take your meds with food, especially if you are taking both together. Hope the betaserc works for you.

 

I have taken Betaserc for Two months..Dunno why is this medication even on the market... IT did nothing for me... we People with acoustic trauma need some other way of treatment... Doctors need to be educated about different types of tinnitus... I curse the day I put those earbuds in my ears... I was a healthy human being

 

It is said to increase blood flow to the inner ear in order to reduce the pressure. It's under a lot of controversy as it has little effect over placebo but I'm not sure as it helps me control my vertigo.