Enier Side Effects

Enier is commonly prescribed to treat Ménière’s disease, a condition affecting the inner ear characterized by vertigo, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), and hearing loss. Enier can have some side effects, not everyone experiences these, and they can range from mild to severe. Here are some common and less common side effects associated with Enier.

Common Side Effects

• Gastrointestinal discomfort: This may manifest as nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain. Taking Enier with meals or a snack might help alleviate these symptoms.
• Headache: Some individuals may experience headaches as a side effect of Enier.
• Drowsiness or fatigue: Feeling tired or drowsy is a possible side effect, especially when initiating treatment or when the dosage is increased.
• Increased appetite: Some individuals may notice an increase in appetite while taking Enier.
• Dizziness: Ironically, some individuals might experience dizziness, which could exacerbate existing symptoms of Ménière’s disease.
• Fluctuations in blood pressure: Enier might cause changes in blood pressure, leading to fluctuations that can affect individuals differently.
• Sleep disturbances: This can include difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep.

Less Common Side Effects

• Skin reactions: Uncommonly, individuals may experience skin reactions such as skin rash, itching, or hives.
• Tachycardia (rapid heart rate): In some cases, Enier might cause an increase in heart rate, leading to palpitations or a feeling of rapid or irregular heartbeat.
• Headache or migraines: While headache is a common side effect, some individuals may experience migraines or severe headaches as a less common reaction to Enier.
• Gastrointestinal disturbances: Less frequently, individuals may experience gastrointestinal issues such as bloating, abdominal discomfort, or changes in bowel habits.
• Liver function changes: Rarely, Enier can cause changes in liver function tests. Symptoms might include yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), dark urine, or abdominal pain.
• Muscle pain or weakness: Some individuals might experience muscle-related symptoms like muscle pain or weakness.
• Swelling: In rare cases, swelling of the extremities (peripheral edema) might occur.
• Vertigo exacerbation: Although Enier is used to treat vertigo associated with Ménière’s disease, in rare instances, it might cause an increase in vertigo symptoms.
• Hypersensitivity reactions: In very rare cases, severe allergic reactions may occur, leading to symptoms like difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, and severe skin reactions.

Enier is one of the leading brands of Betahistine Dihydrochloride, manufactured and marketed by Sami Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd, Pakistan.

Presently Enier is available in Tablet Form with the following strengths.

Enier Tablets : 8mg and 16mg strengths.

1. Antihistamines: Combining Enier with other antihistamines may decrease the effectiveness of both medications due to potential competition at histamine receptor sites.
2. Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs): MAOIs are a class of antidepressants that can interact with various medications, but there isn’t a significant documented interaction with Enier. Still, caution might be warranted due to the potential for increased effects on blood pressure.
3. Antiemetics: Medications used to control nausea and vomiting might interact with Enier, potentially leading to an additive effect in reducing dizziness or nausea.
4. Blood pressure medications: There’s a theoretical risk of an additive effect on blood pressure when combining Enier with medications that affect blood pressure. However, significant interactions in this regard are not well-documented.
5. Other vestibular suppressants: Combining Enier with other medications used to suppress vestibular symptoms might result in conflicting effects.