Introduction

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Uses of Fluzin 5

Prevention of migraine

Side effects of Fluzin 5

Sleepiness
Weight gain
Muscle pain
Fatigue
Constipation
Nausea
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Runny nose
Increased appetite
Depression
Stomach discomfort
Breast pain

How to use Fluzin 5

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. Fluzin 5 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Fluzin 5 works

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

What if you forget to take Fluzin 5?

If you miss a dose of Fluzin 5, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Quick Tips

You have been prescribed Fluzin 5 for the prevention of migraine headaches.
Do not take it to treat an acute attack of migraine.
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 Fluzin 5 affects you.
Notify your doctor if you develop skin rash, muscle aches, tremors, difficulty moving, or abnormal uncontrolled movement.

Safety Advice

UNSAFE – Alcohol: Fluzin 5 may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Pregnancy: Information regarding the use of Fluzin 5 during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Breastfeeding: Information regarding the use of Fluzin 5 during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Driving: It is not known whether Fluzin 5 alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Kidney: Fluzin 5 is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Fluzin 5 may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.\nHowever, consult your doctor if have severe kidney disease.
CAUTION – Liver: Fluzin 5 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Fluzin 5 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.