Flunest 5mg Tablet

Short Description

Flunest 5mg Tablet is a medicine used for the prevention of migraines. It relaxes the brain, preventing migraine headaches.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Flunest 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. You should continue to take this medicine for as long as the doctor advises and do not stop taking it suddenly.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Flunest 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

Side effects associated with the use of this medicine include muscle pain, fatigue, constipation, nausea, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), and runny nose. Some other side effects that may be seen on taking this medicine are increased appetite, depression, stomach discomfort, and breast pain.

Alcohol Warning

Flunest 5mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Breastfeeding Warning

Information regarding the use of Flunest 5mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy Warning

Information regarding the use of Flunest 5mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Migraine headaches are thought to result from the dilatation of blood vessels in the head. Flunest 5mg Tablet works by preventing loss of tone and dilation of blood vessels thus preventing the migraine headache.

You have been prescribed Flunest 5mg Tablet for the prevention of migraine headaches. Some tips that may help avoid a migraine attack: Have your meals at the same time every day, Avoid bright lights and extreme temperatures, Avoid loud music and noisy places, Avoid chocolates, cheese, processed food, alcohol and smoking, Get sufficient sleep and avoid stress, It should be taken at the night-time before going to bed.