A common complaint, vertigo has a number of mostly benign causes, often treated with betahistine, which is thought to reduce endolymphatic pressure, allowing vestibular hair cells to function better. A Cochrane review of betahistine found that it may reduce symptoms of vertigo, and two more recent studies found positive benefits in patients with vertigo.
Modern Medicine – Issue 3 2021
Vertigo and Migraine ‘How Can It Be Migraine If I Don’t Have A Headache?’ – MM1309
Vestibular migraine is a common, treatable cause of vertigo that should be considered whenever vertigo cannot be explained clearly by an alternative condition. In clinical practice, the patient’s response to treatment with a migraine preventive agent can determine the diagnosis.
Modern Medicine – September 2013
