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What you should
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Please read this carefully before you start to take your medicine even if you have already been taking 
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Sanomigran
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 for some time. If you have any questions or are not sure about anything ask your doctor or pharmacist (chemist).
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The name of your medicine is 
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Sanomigran
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 (pizotifen). This medicine is used to prevent migraine headaches.
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Things to remember about Sanomigran    
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Take your medicine exactly as your doctor tells you (see inside leaflet).
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Do not stop taking your medicine unless your doctor tells you to.
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Sanomigran can cause side-effects. You will find these listed inside this leaflet.
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Keep your medicine away from children.
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You will find more about your tablets inside this leaflet
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Your medicine is called 
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Sanomigran
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This medicine should be taken regularly to help prevent migraine attacks or reduce the frequency and severity of your attacks.
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Before taking your medicine
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Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or become pregnant during your treatment.
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Do not breast feed while taking this medicine.
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Do not take this medicine if you suffer from glaucoma or retention of urine.
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Taking your medicine
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Your doctor will decide the right dose of 
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Sanomigran
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 for you and will tell you when to take your medicine. Follow your doctor’s instructions exactly and never change the dose yourself however well you feel.
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Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure about how much medicine to take or when to take it.
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Remove the tablets from the foil as shown in the picture.
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Swallow your tablets whole with a glass of water.
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If you forget to take your tablet, take another as soon as you remember or wait until it is time to take your next dose. Then go on as before.
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Overdose: 
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If you accidentally take too much of your medicine, tell your doctor immediately or go to your nearest Casualty department.
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*After taking your medicine
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Most people have fewer headaches or less painful attacks while taking this medicine but some people may develop side-effects. If you get any of the following tell your doctor.
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An increase in appetite or weight gain
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Sanomigran 
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 may sometimes make patients drowsy and you should not drive or operate machinery until you know whether you are affected this way. If you feel drowsy after taking 
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Sanomigran 
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do not drive or operate machinery.
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Sanomigran
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 may increase the sleepiness effects of sedatives antihistamines (which can be found in cough and cold preparations) or alcoholic drinks. Do not drink alcohol.
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Storing your medicine
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Leave your tablets in the pack.
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Keep your medicine in a safe place where children cannot reach it. Your medicine could harm them.
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If your doctor decides to stop your treatment, return any
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Store your tablets away from direct light.
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What's in your medicine
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Sanomigran tablets contain pizotifen. The tablets contain either 0.5 mg or 1.5 mg.
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Further Information
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REMEMBER
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This leaflet does not contain complete information about your medicine. If you have any questions, or if you are unsure about anything ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Sanomigran is
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Sanomigran 
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SANDOZ PHARMACEUTICALS
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0.5 mg tablets:
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1.5 mg tablets:
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