Migraine is a common and very annoying disease.... because it leads to severe headaches, nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and sometimes vision problems.... Migraine sufferers are usually looking for ways to reduce the intensity and frequency of their attacks in order to improve their quality of life.... One of the drugs prescribed to prevent migraines is pizotifen. High and relatively few side effects have made it one of the popular options in migraine management.... If you suffer from migraines or are looking for more information on how to treat this disease, stay with us until the end of this article from GCORP LLC.. We review pizotifen tablets and their role in migraine control.

What is pizotifen tablet for?

This drug is used to prevent annoying headaches, including migraines and frequent throbbing headaches.... It can also be prescribed to treat cluster headaches.... These types of headaches occur consecutively in certain seasons of the year and usually last between 6 and 12 weeks.

To prevent the onset of migraine attacks, pizotifen tablets should be taken every day..

Pizotifen tablets cannot cure a migraine attack that has already started... nor should it be used for tension headaches.

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How to take pizotifen tablets

Usually, at the beginning of the treatment, it is recommended to take a pill once a day and before going to bed... Then the amount of medicine is gradually increased and reaches three times a day... The maximum dose of pizotifen is 6 mg a day.. To get the most out of this medicine, pay attention to the following points:

• Before starting the treatment, carefully read the brochure of the drug manufacturer... This brochure contains complete information about how to take pizotifen and its possible side effects.
• Take the pill with a glass of water... You can take it with food or on an empty stomach.
• Use the medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor... The effectiveness of pizotifen should be seen within four weeks.
• Try to take pizotifen tablets at certain times of the day every day... This will help you not to forget to take the medicine.
• Do not stop taking the drug suddenly without consulting your doctor.. The dose of pizotifen should be slowly reduced over 2 weeks to avoid headache recurrence.
• After some time, the effectiveness of the drug may decrease.... If this happens, discuss the matter with the doctor.
• If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember....if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose....never double the dose to make up for it.
• Pizotifen is unlikely to completely prevent migraines...it's best to write down when each attack started and what you were doing or eating at the time...this will help you identify your headache triggers.

Pizotifen side effects

The most common side effects of this drug are:

• Increased appetite and weight gain
sleepiness
• fatigue
• Nausea
• Abnormal weakness
• dizziness
• Headache
dry mouth

The above side effects often improve over time as the body adjusts to the new medication...but if they persist for a long time or are very bothersome, tell your doctor.

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Serious side effects

In rare cases, pizotifen may cause serious side effects... See your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms:

• Change of view
• Confused
• stomach pain
• Inflation
• Mood changes
• Sexual function problems

Drug overdose

If you overdose on pizotifen, you may experience several problems such as drowsiness, fast pulse, nausea, and loss of balance. If you think you have overdosed, call your doctor right away.

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Precautions or Contraindications

By observing the following points, you can increase the effectiveness of pizotifen tablets and protect against its possible side effects:

• If you are allergic to pizotifen or any other medicine, tell your doctor.
• Talk to your doctor about a history of any medical conditions, especially difficulty urinating (for example, due to an enlarged prostate gland), stomach or intestinal obstruction, diabetes, glaucoma, and heart, liver, or kidney problems.
• Avoid drinking alcohol while taking pizotifen because it may increase the side effects of the drug.
• Be careful when doing things that require mental alertness, such as driving..... because this medicine may cause drowsiness.
• Before having any type of surgery, including dental surgery, tell your doctor or dentist that you are using this medicine.
• Try to visit the doctor regularly while taking the medicine... because the doctor must check the effectiveness of the medicine and your health condition.
• This medicine is only prescribed for you....never recommend it to others...even if their conditions are similar to yours.
• Keep the medicine out of the reach of children.

Drug interactions of pizotifen

Talk to your doctor about all your medications, supplements, and herbal products.... It is very important to inform your doctor about the use of the following products:

• Monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors such as selegiline, furazolidone, tranylcypromine, phenelzine, moclobamide and linezolid
• Medications that cause drowsiness, including cough medicines and cold medicines that contain sleepy antihistamines (such as diphenhydramine)
• Psychiatric drugs
• Anticonvulsant drugs
• Narcotic pain relievers such as codeine
• Sedatives
• muscle relaxants

Do not start or stop any medication while using pizotifen tablets without your doctor's approval.

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Interactions of pizotifen tablets in the body

Your body produces certain chemicals called "serotonin", "tryptamine" and "histamine" which in some cases may play a role in causing headaches..

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vulnerable people

Some people should use pizotifen tablets with caution or avoid them altogether... For example:

• Children: The use of this medicine is not recommended for children under 12 years old.
• Pregnant women: During pregnancy, this medicine should be used only if necessary.... If you are pregnant, do not use pizotifen without consulting your doctor.
• Nursing women: It is not known whether this drug is secreted in breast milk or not... consult your doctor before breastfeeding.

Endword

In this article, we answered the question of what is pizotifen and talked about the side effects of this drug and how to take it... Pizotifen is an effective drug for preventing and reducing migraine attacks... Of course, its use should be done under the supervision of a neurologist to get the best results.

If you suffer from migraines or similar problems, it is best to see a neurologist as soon as possible.... You can see a neurologist online through the GCORP LLC website... Also, GCORP LLC provides you with the possibility to make an appointment with the neurologist of your choice through the online system.

Frequently Asked Questions

Sources: medicinenet, patient