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Flunarizine is a medication used in most cases to treat vertigo and dizziness associated with ear problems. In addition, it can also be used to treat migraine in adults and the treatment is done with the use of pills indicated by the doctor.
This medicine is known commercially as Flunarin, Fluvert, Sibelium or Vertix and can only be purchased in pharmacies with a prescription.
Flunarizine Price
The price of the box with 50 Flunarizine tablets is around 9 reais.
Indications for Flunarizine
The use of Flunarizine is indicated to treat:
- Dizziness and dizziness due to hearing problems;
- Ménière's disease when he has hearing loss and ringing in the ears;
- Brain diseases where there is memory loss, changes in sleep and changes in behavior;
- Changes in blood vessels;
- Raynaud's syndrome;
- Blood changes that affect the circulation of the feet and hands due to complications from diabetes.
In addition, it can also be used to treat migraine when there is aura and visual changes such as blurred vision, flashing lights and bright spots.
How to use Flunarizine
The use of Flunarizine should only be indicated by the doctor and usually the doctor recommends 10 mg in a single dose at night before bed for adults, and the treatment can vary from a few weeks to a few months.
Side Effects of Flunarizine
Some side effects of using Flunarizine include drowsiness, excessive tiredness, blurred vision and double vision.
Contraindications for Flunarizine
This medication should not be used in the case of Parkinson's disease, history of extrapyramidal reactions, mental depression and in pregnant women or women who are breastfeeding.
Created by: Tua Saúde Editorial Team