Description of Sandomigran

The cause of migraine headaches is still a bit of a mystery, but there are some known triggers that are involved with increasing your risk of a migraine, such as alcohol, caffeine, stress, food additives, chocolate, nuts, weather changes, and hormone levels.

If you have tried other medications to prevent a migraine attack without much success, ask your doctor about Sandomigran or generic Pizotifen. This is a serotonin antagonist medication with some antihistamine and anti-bradykinin effects that can help stop a migraine before it has a chance to settle in. The generic alternative is not manufactured by the company that makes the brand product.

Sandomigran Works Several Ways to Deal with a Migraine

When taken daily, or as directed by your physician, Sandomigran will work by binding to the serotonin receptors located throughout the blood vessels in your brain to block serotonin from acting on them and this results in the blood vessels constricting to reduce the blood flow.

Histamine is thought to be a trigger for migraines so Sandomigran helps to decrease histamine levels to discourage a migraine. And the anti-bradykinin effects will stop blood vessels from being able to dilate or widen and increasing the blood flow.

Conditions Treated by Sandomigran

A migraine headache can incapacitate you for a day or more because of the pulsating pain, nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and/or sound. Sandomigran will not stop a migraine or cluster headache once it has begun. So follow your dosage instructions to prevent a migraine or cluster headache, even if you feel well.

One type of migraine has symptoms that may occur before the migraine starts, called an aura. This is usually a visual symptoms that includes flickering lights, wavy lines of lights, blurry vision, and seeing spots, halos, and other shapes. Some lucky individuals that have the auras do not actually experience the migraine.

Before You Receive a Sandomigran Rx

Ask your doctor about the risks of taking Sandomigran if you are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are breast feeding. Your doctor should be aware of other medical conditions or allergies you have and provide a list of any OTC or Rx drugs you currently take or use, including herbal and vitamin supplements. This will help your doctor decide if Sandomigran is the right medication for you.

Sandomigran Precautions

Until you know how your body will respond to Sandomigran, avoid operating a vehicle or machinery. Keep Sandomigran and other medications out of children’s reach and never share your meds with others. You should never stop taking Sandomigran suddenly or you may experience withdrawal symptoms. Your doctor can help you to do this gradually and safely. If you are still experiencing migraine attacks, see your doctor about a possible increase in the dosage.

Possible Side Effects of Sandomigran

• Weight gain
• Drowsiness
• Dry mouth
• Fatigue

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