Migrin

Migrin is a prescription medicine used to treat migraine. It helps by narrowing the blood vessels, thereby relieving migraine headaches. Migrin is taken by mouth with or without food, preferably at night. 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. In case you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. You should continue to take this medicine for as long as advised by the doctor. Do not stop taking it suddenly as this may worsen your headaches. Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle pain, and increased heart rate. It may also cause dizziness, so do not drive or operate machinery, until you know how this medicine affects you. It might cause dryness of mouth if it happens then drink plenty of water and avoid foods that are acidic (like lemons), spicy and salty. Take caution while taking medicine if you are suffering from liver or kidney disease. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

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. Migrin may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Migrin is a combination of two medicines: Ergotamine and Caffeine, which treats migraine. Ergotamine is an ergot alkaloid which works by preventing blood vessels in the head from expanding and causing headaches. Caffeine increases the absorption of Ergotamine and further narrows the widened blood vessels.