Flunarizine

Many medications can cause side effects. A side effect is an unwanted response to a medication when it is taken in normal doses. Side effects can be mild or severe, temporary or permanent. The side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who takes Flunarizine. If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of Flunarizine with your doctor.

The following side effects have been reported by at least 1% of people taking Flunarizine. Many of these side effects can be managed, and some may go away on their own over time.

Contact your doctor if you experience these side effects and they are severe or bothersome. Your pharmacist may be able to advise you on managing side effects.

• drowsiness
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• dizziness or lightheadedness
• dryness of the mouth
• flushing and feeling of warmth
• headache
• increased appetite or weight gain
• nausea
• unusual tiredness or weakness

Although most of these side effects listed below don't happen very often, they could lead to serious problems if you do not check with your doctor or seek medical attention.

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

• bleeding, tender, or swollen gums
• breathing difficulty, coughing, or wheezing
• chest pain (may appear about 30 minutes after medication is taken)
• depression
• face appearing "mask-like"
• fainting
• irregular or fast, pounding heartbeat
• loss of balance control
• shuffling walk
• skin rash
• stiffness of the arms or legs
• swelling of the ankles, feet, or lower legs
• trembling and shaking of the hands and fingers
• trouble speaking or swallowing
• unusual secretion of breast milk

Some people may experience side effects other than those listed. Check with your doctor if you notice any symptom that worries you while you are taking Flunarizine.