Flunarez-5 Tablet is used to treat migraine, dizziness, and vertigo (unable to stand properly). Migraine is a central nervous system or neurological condition, which can cause multiple symptoms. Generally, severe headache is a characteristic symptom of migraine.

Flunarez-5 Tablet contains Flunarizine, prescribed for the improvement of blood flow and in the treatment of peripheral vascular diseases. Flunarez-5 Tablet improves blood flow and dilates blood vessels in the brain, thereby preventing dilation of blood vessels, loss of tune, and headaches caused by migraine.

Take Flunarez-5 Tablet as prescribed. Your doctor will recommend how often you take Flunarez-5 Tablet based on your medical condition. Do not abruptly stop taking Flunarez-5 Tablet or skip any doses. It is advised to finish the full course of treatment.  The doctor will advise you if dose adjustment is required depending upon your medical condition. In some cases, Flunarez-5 Tablet may cause fatigue, constipation, nausea, runny nose, and insomnia (difficulty sleeping). Most of these side effects of Flunarez-5 Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time.

Do not take Flunarez-5 Tablet for an acute attack of migraine as it does not prevent it. Flunarez-5 Tablet may cause weight gain in some cases, so avoid eating junk and eat a healthy, balanced diet, including home-cooked food. If you plan to get pregnant, are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Flunarez-5 Tablet . Flunarez-5 Tablet is also known to cause mood changes. Therefore, try to spend quality time with your family and regularly monitor your behaviour.

Flunarez-5 Tablet is effective in reducing the attack of migraine. Still, it is specifically useful in migraine with disabling and severe neurological symptoms (like in case of migraine with aura or one-sided weakness) accompanied by dizziness or vertigo.

• Low mood
• Weight gain
• Fatigue (tiredness)
• Drowsiness

Do not take Flunarez-5 Tablet if you are hypersensitive to flunarizine or any of its ingredients, If you have or ever had depression, Parkinson's disease, liver damage, or kidney disease, inform your doctor before starting Flunarez-5 Tablet . Also, take a meal at the same time of day, preferably during the night. Flunarez-5 Tablet is known to cause weight gain, so avoid chocolates,  junk food, cheese, processed food, alcohol, smoking, and instead eat a healthy diet and do regular exercise. Avoid loud music, extreme temperatures, bright lights, noisy places as it can increase headache. Flunarez-5 Tablet interacts with sleeping pills, anti-anxiety medicines, muscle relaxants, tranquilizers, anti-seizure, or medicines to control fits. So, if you are using these medicines, let your doctor know about them.

Drug-drug interaction: This medicine may have an interaction with medicines used to treat anxiety (alprazolam, lorazepam), anti-seizure medicines (clobazam, clonazepam, diazepam), sedatives (midazolam, nitrazepam, oxazepam), muscle relaxants (metaxalone, tizanidine, baclofen).

Drug-food Interaction: Alcohol is known to interact with Flunarez-5 Tablet . Also, if using any of the OTC items, please tell your doctor.

Drug-Disease Interaction: The efficacy of Flunarez-5 Tablet is affected, and the disease condition may even worsen if taken in patients with a liver or kidney disease,  depression, Parkinson's disease.

• ALPRAZOLAM
• LORAZEPAM
• CLOBAZAM
• DIAZEPAM
• MIDAZOLAM
• BACLOFEN

• Avoid chocolates,  junk food, cheese, processed food, alcohol, smoking, and instead eat a healthy diet and do regular exercise to avoid weight gain caused due to Flunarez-5 Tablet .

• Avoid loud music, extreme temperatures, bright lights, noisy places as it can increase headache.

• Find humor in your daily life. Try to watch a comedy show to help relieve stress.

• You can try increasing your mindfulness by including yoga, meditation, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, and mindfulness-based stress reduction.

• Drink enough water to stay hydrated, and limit or avoid alcohol and caffeine to relieve headaches.

• Include a diet rich in whole grains, vegetables, and fruits. This is a healthier option than eating a lot of simple carbohydrates found in processed foods.

• You can include antioxidants in your daily diet like ashwagandha, omega-3 fatty acids, green tea, and lemon balm.

• Try to spend time with your friends and family. Having a strong social network may help you lower your risk of anxiety.

Do not use this Flunarez-5 Tablet  if your suffering current depressive illness or with a history of recurrent depression, let your doctor know about it.

Migraine: It is a neurological condition with multiple symptoms. Headache is one of the most important characteristic symptoms of migraine, followed by nausea, difficulty in speaking, vomiting, and sensitivity to sound and light (photosensitivity). Migraine can occur at any age; it can begin in childhood or adulthood. Women are at a greater risk of having migraines than men.