Epilepsy is a common condition in the United States. It is estimated that 1.2% of the populationrnor 3.4 million people have epilepsy. This figure may be underestimated because of potentialrnrepercussions and stigma in disclosing epilepsy.1 Studies have shown that people with epilepsyrnare more likely to be unemployed or unable to work, have lower annual household incomes, bernobese and physica…
We present a meta-analysis of 12 double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical studies with betahistine in patients suffering from vestibular vertigo or Meniere’s disease, based on both published and unpublished data.
Ménière’s disease and related disease of the vestibular system are common and debilitating. Current therapy is multi-modal and includes drug therapy and lifestyle adaptations. Unfortunately many of the drugs used in treatment (particularly those used to control nausea) are sedative and hamper the process of vestibular compensation. Although betahistine (Serc®, BetaSerc®; Solvay Pharmaceut…