Migarid 5 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.
Migarid 5 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.
Migarid 5 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.
Side effects of Migarid Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Migarid
Sleepiness
Weight gain
Muscle pain
Fatigue
Constipation
Nausea
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Runny nose
Increased appetite
Depression
Stomach discomfort
Breast pain
How to use Migarid Tablet
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. Migarid 5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Migarid Tablet works
Migraine headaches are thought to result from the dilatation of blood vessels in the head. Migarid 5 Tablet works by preventing loss of tone and dilation of blood vessels, thus preventing the migraine headache.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Migarid 5 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Migarid 5 Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Migarid 5 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Migarid 5 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
Migarid 5 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Migarid 5 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. However, consult your doctor if have severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Migarid 5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Migarid 5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Migarid Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Migarid 5 Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
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I am suffering from Left sided migraine which is Dull and cold. Starts from the nape of neck and settles down on top left side with pain in left eye left jaw and all over. I have been prescribed Topiram 25 and Naxdom 500, Its of no use kindly prescribe sure shot medicine.
I have pain in my head . Mostly left half. And thrice or more time in a week. I think I have maigrain because Dan p or any other pain killer didn't any effect. And cures automatically after 15 to 20 hour. normally BP range 65to70 low and 105 to 110 as high. Pls suggest any good medicine and advise. Thanks
I am facing issue of headache from last 3-4 years.i have consulted allopathy and they have given me sibelum 10 for migrane and asked to take metopar(paracetamol) when ever pain is too much.i am nit taking sibelum now but i am taking metopar when ever required.so i want a homeopathy consultatation if it can be cured by homeopathy or the level of headache can be lowered. Currently i face headache once in a week and i had to take metopar. Kindly suggest. My weight 80 kg And i am taking some neuro medicines ( stalopam 10, amitone 10) I also have cholesterol and taking (atorec 20)
Dr. Faran Siddiqui
Homeopathy
Migraine and headache are two different things migraine is primarily headache of one side in symmetrically
What were the side-effects while using Migarid 5 Tablet?
Constipation
17%
Weight gain
17%
Muscle pain
17%
Sleepiness
17%
Fatigue
17%
How do you take Migarid Tablet?
With food
100%
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FAQs
Q. Is Migarid 5 Tablet safe?
Migarid 5 Tablet is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by the doctor.
Q. What is Migarid 5 Tablet used for?
Migarid 5 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 Migarid 5 Tablet cause weight gain?
Migarid 5 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 Migarid 5 Tablet.
Q. Does Migarid 5 Tablet work?
Migarid 5 Tablet works if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
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