Migranex is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Migraine.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Migranex. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Migranex can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Migranex are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Migranex's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Migranex has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Migranex related warnings section.
Migranex can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Migranex in conditions like Depression, Parkinson's Disease. Other contraindications of Migranex have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Migranex may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Migranex is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Migranex is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Migranex is used -
Mild
Is the use of Migranex safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Migranex will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Migranex safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Migranex in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Migranex on the Kidneys?
Migranex rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Migranex on the Liver?
Migranex may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Migranex on the Heart?
Migranex may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Migranex should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Migranex unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Migranex habit forming or addictive?
Migranex is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Migranex as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Migranex only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Migranex is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Migranex
There is no information on the effects of taking Migranex with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Migranex
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Migranex and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Migranex may cause constipation. The exact cause behind constipation is unknown. However, if you are experiencing constipation after taking this drug then try to take laxative such as Isabgol and eat less spicy highly fibrous food.
Yes, you can take Migranex for symptomatic treatment of vestibular vertigo which is caused by a functional disorder of the vestibular system. Migranex works by preventing the release of a chemical messenger (histamine) which is presumed to contribute to providing relief to the patient from symptoms of vestibular vertigo.
Yes, Migranex may cause weight gain in few cases. It is presumed that weight gain occurs because of increased food intake caused by increased appetite due to a sedentary lifestyle (low physical activity). Hence you are advised to do brisk walking daily to keep yourself active and maintaining a healthy weight.
Migranex 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.
Very rarely, Migranex 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.
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