Sanomigran (pizotifen)

Side effects

Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Just because a side effect is stated here does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.

- Increased appetite.
- Weight gain.
- Drowsiness.
- Fatigue.
- Dizziness.
- Nausea.
- Dry mouth.
- Constipation.
- Rash.
- Pins and needles sensations.
- Pain in the muscles or joints.
- Depression.
- Aggression.
- Agitation.
- Anxiety.
- Difficulty sleeping (insomnia).
- Hallucinations.

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer. For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.

How can this medicine affect other medicines?

It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with this medicine. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medicines while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe.

There may be an increased risk of drowsiness if this medicine is taken with any of the following (which can also cause drowsiness):

- alcohol
- antipsychotics, eg haloperidol
- barbiturates, eg phenobarbital, amobarbital
- benzodiazepines, eg diazepam, temazepam
- opioid painkillers, eg codeine, morphine, tramadol
- sedating antihistamines, eg chlorphenamine, hydroxyzine, promethazine
- sleeping tablets, eg zopiclone
- tricyclic antidepressants, eg amitriptyline.

Other medicines containing the same active ingredient

Pizotifen tablets are also available without a brand name, ie as the generic medicine.

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