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Can I Take Betahistine Dihydrochloride For Vertigo Along With Xanax For Anxiety?
Question: Hi can i take betahistine dihydrochloride for vertigo with xanax o.5mg i was prescribed xanax for moments of anxiety i dint have it that often but iv vertigo at the moment and is causing me to be anxious and cant sleep
Brief Answer:
Can be used, lowest possible dose.
Detailed Answer:
I read your question carefully and I understand your concern, vertigo can be very stressing and can increase anxiety.
There are no particular interactions between Betahistine and Alprazolam (Xanax) and at times Alprazolam has been used to treat the anxiety related to vertigo for short periods, so it can be used alongside Betahistine.
Of course you should be careful to potential drowsiness and impaired coordination which at times can follow xanax use and added to vertigo can impair your functioning. So the lowest possible dose should be used, if that 0.5mg is an extended release formulation then it can be used (usually labelled Xanax XR), but if it is an immediate release form then I think it would be wiser to try half that dose, 0.25 mg only first.
I remain at your disposal for further questions.
Can be used, lowest possible dose.
Detailed Answer:
I read your question carefully and I understand your concern, vertigo can be very stressing and can increase anxiety.
There are no particular interactions between Betahistine and Alprazolam (Xanax) and at times Alprazolam has been used to treat the anxiety related to vertigo for short periods, so it can be used alongside Betahistine.
Of course you should be careful to potential drowsiness and impaired coordination which at times can follow xanax use and added to vertigo can impair your functioning. So the lowest possible dose should be used, if that 0.5mg is an extended release formulation then it can be used (usually labelled Xanax XR), but if it is an immediate release form then I think it would be wiser to try half that dose, 0.25 mg only first.
I remain at your disposal for further questions.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you so much for the advise.
Brief Answer:
You're welcome.
Detailed Answer:
I am pleased to have been of help.
I hope you will get better soon.
You're welcome.
Detailed Answer:
I am pleased to have been of help.
I hope you will get better soon.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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