Prevention of Migraine

In Prevention of Migraine Fluden 5mg Tablet helps improve the flow of blood in your brain and prevents abnormal activity of muscles that triggers migraines. It is a very effective medicine for preventing migraine attacks however it does not treat an attack that has already started. By preventing and reducing the frequency migraine attacks the medicine can help you carry out your daily activities and improve your quality of life.

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. Fluden 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Fluden 5mg Tablet is a medicine used for the prevention of migraines. However it cannot treat an acute attack and will only work to prevent migraines for as long as you continue to take the medicine. This medicine relaxes the brain preventing migraine headaches.Fluden 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.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. It may also cause sleepiness at the beginning of your treatment so do not drive operate machinery until you know how this medicine affects you.It may also cause weight gain and to prevent it you can eat a healthy balanced diet and should exercise regularly. This medicine may cause changes in your mood and you may feel depressed therefore regular monitoring of behavior is important. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before taking this medicine.

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. Fluden 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

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

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

Chemical Class :: Diphenylmethanes Derivative|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: NEURO CNS

Prevention of Migraine

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

UNSAFE

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

CAUTION

Q. Is Fluden 5mg Tablet safe?::: Fluden 5mg Tablet is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by the doctor.| Q. What is Fluden 5mg Tablet used for?::: Fluden 5mg Tablet is a calcium channel blocker and is used to prevent migraine attacks. Migraine is a recurrent throbbing headache that typically affects one side of the head and is often accompanied by nausea and disturbed vision.| Q. Does Fluden 5mg Tablet cause weight gain?::: Fluden 5mg Tablet can cause weight gain. It is caused by an increase in appetite (feeling hungry) and can be avoided by keeping to your usual diet. Please consult your doctor if you experience weight gain after taking Fluden 5mg Tablet.| Q. Does Fluden 5mg Tablet work?::: Fluden 5mg Tablet works if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.