FLUNARIZINE

Overview:

Flunarizine is a drug that prevents migraine attacks and works if you experience frequent dizziness or imbalance, such as vertigo. It works by calming the hyper-excitable neurons sparking your headache or dizziness and boosting cerebral blood flow.

Classification:Calcium Channel Blocker

Uses:
Flunarizine is mainly used to prevent migraine headaches, especially in people who get them often. It also helps with dizziness and balance problems, like vertigo, where you might feel like the room is spinning or you’re off balance.

How it works:
Flunarizine prevents calcium from getting into specific brain cells.Too much calcium can make the brain overactive, which can lead to migraine headaches or dizziness. By calming down this activity and improving blood flow in the brain, Flunarizine helps prevent migraines and keeps your balance system more stable.
Dosage: As prescribed by your doctor.
Side Effects:
Sleepiness or drowsiness
Weight gain
Increased appetite
Low energy or fatigue
Precautions:
It is important that you inform your doctor whether or not you have ever suffered depression or emotional health problems before using Flunarizine. In some cases, this medication may aggravate those feelings particularly when you use it in the long term. When you have any form of movement or nerve problems such as Parkinson, it may not suit you, as it may make some people stiff or shake. Other side effects of flunarizine include drowsiness and lethargy and it is advisable to observe caution on activities like driving or operating machinery where full concentration is required until the effect of cleaning is established. Elderly people have to be particularly careful because they might be more prone to fatigue or shift in their moods. As long as you are pregnant or breastfeeding or intend on either, go ask your doctor first. And it would also be a good idea not to have any alcohol when using this medicine at all- it will only make you feel all the more tired or dizzy.
Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare provider for medical advice and proper dosage.