Use:
This is a prescription medication used to treat migraine. It stops pain signals from reaching the brain, reducing pain. It also stops certain chemicals in the brain that cause nausea or vomiting during migraines.
Indication:
This medication is dosed and taken without food as directed by your doctor. The dosage and duration of dosing will be determined by your condition and your response to the medication. You should continue taking this medicine as long as recommended by your doctor. Stopping treatment too soon may cause symptoms to return and your condition to deteriorate. Please inform your healthcare team about all other medicines you are taking, as some of them may influence or be influenced by this medication.
Side Effects:
One of the most common side effects is dry mouth. However, this is only temporary and usually goes away over time. If you are concerned about any of these side effects, contact your doctor right away.
Migraine attacks can also be managed by recognizing the triggers that cause them. For example, red wine, withdrawal from caffeine, stress, skipping meals, etc., can all be triggers.
You can also identify personal triggers. For example, keep a diary of your daily activities, what you eat, and any stress-related activity that occurs before a migraine attack.
Safety Advice:
It is important to inform your doctor about pregnancy, if you are planning to become pregnant, or if you are breastfeeding. It is also important to let your doctor know if you have kidney or liver disease so that they can prescribe the right dose for you.
