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Meniere's Disease, Vertigo Attacks, Done Acupuncture. Side Effects Of Betasarc And Methylcobal?
Hi Dr Samuel. I suffer from Meniere s disease. It was terrible. I had vertigo attacks almost every day. After various treatments with ENT specialists, I resorted to traditional Chinese acupuncture . I do acupuncture once a week. I also take the normal medication that my doctor gave me - i.e. Betaserc and Vitamin B12 (Methycobal). I have been taking these medications together with acupuncture for nearly 5 months now. I do not experience any vertigo attacks ever since. My question to you - can I continue to take Betaserc and Methycobal for extended period of time? What are the side effects of these 2 drugs? Thank you.
Mon, 22 Oct 2012
Hi Wong,
Thanks for writing in to Healthcare Magic!
It is a great respite that you got a full relief from a disease that is a real challenge to manage.
The betahistine and methylcobalamine are absolutely safe drugs and can be continued for years together without long term effects. Some of the side effecte are mentioned below, note that they are not universal.
Betahistine side effects- Skin rashes, dizziness, insomnia. Gl disturbances, CNS disturbances. Headache. containdicated in asthma and peptic ulcers.
Methylcobalamine side effects- GIT upsets, nausea, vomiting, allergy.
If you have any further query please let me know I would try to answer it for you.
Wish you a great health!
Thanks for writing in to Healthcare Magic!
It is a great respite that you got a full relief from a disease that is a real challenge to manage.
The betahistine and methylcobalamine are absolutely safe drugs and can be continued for years together without long term effects. Some of the side effecte are mentioned below, note that they are not universal.
Betahistine side effects- Skin rashes, dizziness, insomnia. Gl disturbances, CNS disturbances. Headache. containdicated in asthma and peptic ulcers.
Methylcobalamine side effects- GIT upsets, nausea, vomiting, allergy.
If you have any further query please let me know I would try to answer it for you.
Wish you a great health!
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