Uses of Flunarizine

Flunarizine is used in the treatment of migraine.

Therapeutic Category

Flunarizine: Vasodilator Agents (Calcium Channel Blockers)

How Flunarizine works

Flunarizine effectively helps in the treatment of migraine by prevention of narrowing of blood vessels.

Common side effects of Flunarizine

• increase in body weight
• increased appetite
• blocked or runny nose
• feeling low or depressed
• problems with sleeping or feeling sleepy
• nausea
• constipation
• stomach pain or other digestive problems
• muscle aches
• painful breasts
• menstrual problems such as irregular periods
• feeling tired

When to consult your doctor

Consult your doctor if you experience:

• numbness or tingling sensation in the hands or feet
• buzzing, whistling, hissing, or ringing noise in the ears
• In case of accidental overdose or ingestion

Health Tips for Flunarizine

• Do not consume alcohol while taking Flunarizine as it can make you feel drowsiness
• Follow regular physical exercise and healthy eating habits
• Reduce stress levels by doing meditation or stretching exercise. Rest and relax
• Maintain a healthy sleep cycle for 8 hours
• Tell your doctor if you are taking, have taken, or might take any other medicine, including prescription, non-prescription or any herbal medicine
• Flunarizine is not recommended for use in pregnant and breast-feeding women