Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Migoset is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as increased appetite, drowsiness, and stomach pain. If you experience above-mentioned side effects after taking this medicine then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

No, Migoset is not a steroid. It contains flunarizine which belongs to the class of drug known as selective calcium antagonists.

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Very rarely, Migoset causes hair loss (alopecia). Animal studies have shown that flunarizine can cause loss of hair. Hence its possibility in humans cannot be denied. If you are experiencing excessive hair loss after taking this drug then you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, Migoset may cause depression. The exact cause of depression is not known. However, if you experiencing sleeplessness, persistent feeling of sadness, loss of appetite, loss of interest in activities which are symptoms of depression then you are advised to discuss it with your doctor without any further delay.

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

Migoset is a brand name of flunarizine and it is available in the form of a tablet. It belongs to the class of drug known as selective calcium antagonist. It is mainly used for the preventive (prophylactic) and treatment of migraine attacks in patients who do not respond to other drugs that are primarily used to treat a migraine. It is also used in the symptomatic treatment of vestibular vertigo which is caused by a functional disorder of the vestibular system.