serc tablets betahistine

[Alison]

Hi,
 I've just had a phone call from my GP after her contacting the oncology doc about my constant imbalance and dizziness. It has been suggested I try serc tablets (betahistine). Has anyone tried these or know about them? I'm concerned about side effects and don't want to give myself more symptoms!

It says on netdoctor "Betahistine works by acting on histamine receptors that are found in the walls of blood vessels in the inner ear. By activating these receptors, a process is started which ultimately reduces the pressure of the fluid that fills the labyrinth in the inner ear. This helps relieve the symptoms associated with Ménière's disease." Don't know if that's appropriate to an AN?

Someone I've talked to was told it was best not to take them because in order for any dizziness/balance issues to get better the brain needs to realize there's a problem. I've heard this before about meds but my GP didn't seem to know what I was on about when I mentioned this.

Any advice will be gratefully received,

thanks Alison.

[nftwoed]

Hi;

   Well, Serc is commonly given to those with Meniere's Disease, but that is an ongoing illness. To my knowlege, there is no cure for 'Morbus Meniere's' except palliative Txs, but, those are usually destructive.
   The Endolymph fluid of the labythrinth has nothing to do with AN complications.

[jodywood]

I m taking Betahistine 8mg 3 pills 3 times a day. Think this is starting to help somewhat. Since I have increased the doesage my hearing and ringing have improved - has given me great relief at work not having to strain so much to hear.

[Kathleen_Mc]

took serc at one time with some benifit and no side effects