It is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of migraine. It means that it interrupts pain signals to the brain, thus reducing pain. Further, it blocks specific chemicals in the brain responsible for nausea or vomiting during an attack of migraine.
The Grenil tablet should be taken on an empty stomach or as directed by a doctor. The dosage amount and the duration of intake should be as advised by the doctor. Your dose is to be determined by your condition or response to this medication. You should keep taking this medication for as long as prescribed. If you stop treatment too soon, your symptoms may recur and your condition even worsen. In addition, let your healthcare provider know all other drugs you are taking because some interact with this drug while others are affected.
Side effects The most common side effect is dryness in the mouth. This is a temporary effect and usually resolves with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about these side effects. Migraine attacks can be managed by identifying migraine-causing triggers that may be red wine, caffeine withdrawal, stress, and skipped meals, etc. Personal triggers are found by keeping a diary of what you are doing, what you are eating, and any stressful activity that has happened before experiencing a migraine attack.
Before taking this drug, tell your doctor if you become pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. Discuss your pregnancy plans with your doctor so that your doctor can prescribe an appropriate dose for you if you have any kidney or liver diseases.
