The pharmacological management of vertigo in Meniere disease

The term Meniere disease (MD) gathers a set of rare diseases involving the inner ear characterized by episodic vertigo associated with fluctuating auditory symptoms. Five clinical subgroups of patients have been defined, including familial MD, autoimmune MD, and MD with migraine. The diagnosis is based on clinical criteria as no biomarker is available, but genetic factors have a significant contribution in familial and non-familial MD. In this review, the authors summarize the pharmacological treatment for vertigo in MD, providing evidence from preclinical and clinical studies. However, evidence supporting the efficacy for betahistine, diuretics, and intratympanic administration of corticosteroids or gentamicin is limited. For more information click here.