Flunarizine is generally used in treatment for preventive treatment of migraine.
Side effects
Constipation
Fatigue
Inflammation of the nose
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Muscle pain
Nausea
Sleepiness
Weight gain
How to use
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Flunarizine, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Flunarizine is advised to be taken at a fixed time, but may be taken together with food (or) without food.
How it works
Migraine headaches are thought to result from the dilatation of blood vessels in the head. Flunarizine works by preventing loss of tone and dilation of blood vessels, thus preventing the migraine headache.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Flunarizine safe? Flunarizine is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by the doctor.
Q. What is Flunarizine used for? Flunarizine is a calcium channel blocker and is used to prevent migraine attacks. Migraine is a recurrent throbbing headache that typically affects one side of the head and is often accompanied by nausea and disturbed vision.
Q. Does Flunarizine cause weight gain? Flunarizine can cause weight gain. It is caused by an increase in appetite (feeling hungry) and can be avoided by keeping to your usual diet. Please consult your doctor if you experience weight gain after taking Flunarizine.
Q. Does Flunarizine work? Flunarizine works if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Expert Advice
Flunarizine should be taken at night-time before going to bed.You may have to wait for 8 to 12 weeks to get the full effect.Caution is advised in elderly patients, as it may cause depressive and extrapyramidal symptoms.Do not take alcohol or sleep inducing medicine along with Flunarizine.Flunarizine tablet contains lactose monohydrate. You should not take it if you have galactose intolerance, the Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption.
Product Details
SKU: PC-31060 Product Description: Fluner 5 mg Tablet is manufactured by Geno Pharmaceuticals Ltd Packing: Strip Condition: New Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.