Propranolol+Flunarizine

When should one not use Propranolol+Flunarizine

• If you are allergic to propranolol, flunarizine or any component of this medicine.
• If you suffer from low blood pressure or slow heart rate.
• If you have a heart-related condition such as heart block, angina, sick sinus or have suffered cardiogenic shock.
• If you suffer from a psychiatric condition such as feeling low, mood swings, Parkinson disease, etc.
• If you have a hormone secreting tumour called phaeochromocytoma.
• If your blood sugar levels are low or you have suffered metabolic acidosis.

Common side effects of this drug are:

• Fatigue
• Drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Weight gain
• Slow heart rate
• Sleep disturbances
• Cold feet and hands

Other General Warnings

• You have any heart-related condition including heart failure, heart block or blood circulation disorder.
• You have liver function problems or muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis), infection of the liver or psoriasis.
• You should stop smoking and consuming tobacco containing products while on treatment with Propranolol+Flunarizine.

How Does It Work?

Interactions with other medicines

• Certain medicines can affect the way Propranolol+Flunarizine works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken along. Hence, inform your doctor about all the medicines supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take.
• In particular, if you are taking medicines for a heart condition, for psychiatric illness, anti-diabetics, anti-hypertensives, anticoagulants, anti-infectives, medicines used to reduce acidity, other anti-migraine medicines, medicines for irregular heart rhythm.

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