Luzine Tablet

Short Description

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

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Luzine 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. Luzine 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

Luzine Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Breastfeeding Warning

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

Pregnancy Warning

Information regarding the use of Luzine 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. Luzine Tablet works by preventing loss of tone and dilation of blood vessels thus preventing the migraine headache.

You have been prescribed Luzine Tablet for the prevention of migraine headaches. Some tips that may help avoid a migraine attack: It should be taken at night-time before going to bed. It may cause sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Luzine Tablet affects you.