Hello,
Welcome to Healthcaremagic.
I had gone through your query and understand your concern.
I suspect you are suffering from
Labyrinthitis.
As you already had cold ( upper
respiratory tract infection), it may spread to inner ear.
Thus
Betahistine is not helpful to you.
Thus you may need antibiotics and Anti inflammatory drugs ( Nsaids )
As you have dizziness and Tinnitus, my personal advice is not to drive till the infection settles down.
If the symptoms persist, even after antibiotics and NSAIDS we have to change our view on diagnosis.
Acoustic neuroma- a benign intracranial tumour also presenting with same symptoms.
Thus MRI scan and Audiometry may be necessary.
Thus now take
amoxicillin 500 mg thrice daily for one week or
Azithromycin 500 mg once daily for five days.
Add NSAIDS like Ibuprofen.
Hope this helps.
f you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards,
Dr.Manjeth