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it does cause minor weight gain but not to that extent. there could be other factors in your case . so might need more hormonal testing. also you would need to be good diet and exercise

wrong advice. use the tablet till required. as migrain episodes can b controlled not cured. not to use perfume, mouth freshener beetalnut, pizza cheez.

I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Continous chronic migraine needs prophylaxis treatment for decreasing migraine attacks and remission. For management of migraine you need to follow following things. 1) avoid fasting, skipped or delayed meals, excessive chocolates or coffee. 2) Take proper sleep and timely diet Medication can be started Flunarizine Amitryptiline: sedation common side effects Topiramate: memory disturbances and risk of angle closure glaucoma and rena...more

YOu seem to have migraines and Betacap Plus 10 Capsule is a combination of two medicines: Propranolol and Flunarizine which prevent migraine. Propranolol is a beta blocker and Flunarizine is a calcium channel blocker. They work by stabilizing the reactive nerve cells and increasing the threshold to migraine activation. They also inhibit cortical spreading depression (CSD- electric waves that move across the brain and cause pain and inflammation).

It appears you have migraine because you r responding to these medines. But you should check if you need speclaces.

You can take it. However you should be in regular contact with your psychiatrist and let him/her know your symptoms. Psychiatrist will adjust your medicine accordingly.

Migrane- It is characterised by one sided headache which is pulsatile in nature and with a throbbing pain usually with an aura and we can start with tablet propranolol after personal examination

You need to visit neurologist in your town till then tou can try
tablet betacap plus 5 mg in morning after food.

Take small frequent meal. Each meal should start with full plates of salad. Eat slowly and chew well.
Fruits inbetween meal. Take fruits of low glycemic index.
Kg cut powder half an hour before dinner.

You should continue with the medicine as it may not take full effect for about eight to 12 weeks. If beneficial, the medicine will usually be used for at least six months but you will be advised further about this by your doctor.