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Who can take betahistine
Most adults aged 18 years and over can take betahistine.
Who may not be able to take betahistineBetahistine is not suitable for some people. To make sure it's safe for you, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have:
- ever had an allergic reaction to betahistine or any other medicine
- high blood pressure due to an adrenal tumour
- ever had a stomach ulcer (sometimes called peptic ulcer)
- asthma
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