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✔️ Flunarizine may be prescribed for:

Migraine Prevention

Helps reduce the frequency and intensity of migraine attacks in individuals who experience recurrent migraines.

Vestibular Disorders

May help relieve symptoms associated with vestibular dysfunction, including dizziness, vertigo, and balance disturbances.

Cerebral Circulatory Insufficiency

In some cases, Flunarizine may be used to manage symptoms related to reduced cerebral blood flow, such as concentration difficulties and memory problems.

✔️ Drug Interactions

Medicines That May Increase Drowsiness

Combining Flunarizine with the following medications may cause excessive sedation:

• Alprazolam
• Diazepam
• Midazolam
• Clonazepam
• Metaxalone
• Tizanidine
• Other sleeping pills, sedatives, or strong pain medications

Blood Pressure Medications

Concurrent use with certain antihypertensive drugs may increase the risk of low blood pressure and dizziness.

Food and Alcohol Interactions

Alcohol

Alcohol can significantly increase drowsiness, dizziness, and impaired coordination. It is best avoided while taking Flunarizine.

Disease Interactions

Parkinson's Disease

Flunarizine may worsen symptoms such as tremors, rigidity, and slowed movement.

Depression

The medication can trigger or aggravate depressive symptoms and should be used cautiously or avoided in susceptible individuals.

Liver Disease

Since Flunarizine is metabolized in the liver, impaired liver function may increase drug levels and the risk of adverse effects.

✔️ Side Effects

Common Side Effects

These are generally mild and may improve over time:

• Drowsiness or daytime sleepiness
• Increased appetite
• Weight gain
• Dry mouth
• Fatigue or low energy

Serious Side Effects

Seek medical attention promptly if you experience:

• Persistent sadness or depression
• Severe mood changes
• Tremors or involuntary movements
• Muscle stiffness or restlessness
• Swelling of the face, lips, or throat
• Severe skin rash or allergic reactions

✔️ How to Take Flunarizine

• Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• Swallow the tablet whole with a full glass of water.
• Do not crush, chew, or break the tablet.
• It is usually taken once daily, preferably at bedtime.
• The medication may be taken with or without food.
• Continue taking it regularly, even if improvement is not immediate.

Because Flunarizine works gradually, noticeable benefits may take several weeks to appear.

✔️ Before using Flunarizine, inform your doctor if you have:

• Liver disease
• Depression or a history of depressive disorders
• Parkinson's disease
• Other movement disorders

Avoid Flunarizine if you currently have:

• Active depression
• Parkinson's disease

Additional precautions include:

• Avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how the medicine affects you.
• Monitor for mood changes during treatment.
• Elderly patients may be more susceptible to excessive drowsiness, balance problems, depression, and movement-related side effects.

✔️ Store the medication:

• In a cool, dry place
• Away from direct sunlight
• Out of the reach of children