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    2014

    Treatment of Vertigo: A Randomized, Double-Blind Trial Comparing Efficacy and Safety of Ginkgo biloba Extract EGb 761 and Betahistine

    Sokolova L, Hoerr R, Mishchenko T

    Published in International Journal of Otolaryngology, Vol. 2014, pp. 682439

    Methodology

    Review of randomised trials of standardised Ginkgo extract EGb 761 for vertigo and tinnitus.

    Key Findings

    EGb 761 reduced vertigo severity and dizziness scores versus placebo and was comparable with betahistine in one trial.

    Conclusions

    Standardised Ginkgo extract may modestly help vestibular dizziness.

    Limitations

    Manufacturer-affiliated authorship; subjective endpoints; limited trial pool.

    Supplements Studied

    EGb 761 reduced vertigo severity and dizziness scores versus placebo.

    Related Health Concerns

    Dizziness
    Balance Problems
    Tinnitus

    Study Details

    Year:2014
    Sample Size:1,500
    Quality Score:5/10

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