Migard

- A form of angina pectoris, characterized by severe pain that is not caused by exertion (Prinzmetal's angina), or a history of this
- A form of migraine associated with paralysis of the eye muscles (ophthalmoplegic migraine)
- A form of migraine associated with temporary paralysis of one side of the body (hemiplegic migraine)
- A type of migraine where there is a disturbance in brain function which initially presents with total blindness followed by dizziness, speach disturbances, ringing in the ears and double vision (basilar migraine)
- Hereditary galactose intolerance
- Hereditary Lapp lactase deficiency
- History of heart attack
- History of heart disease caused by inadequate blood flow to the heart (ischaemic heart disease)
- History of small temporary strokes
- History of stroke
- Inherited inability to absorb the sugars glucose and galactose (glucose-galactose malabsorption)
- Moderate to severe high blood pressure
- Narrowing of blood vessels in the extremities
- Severely decreased liver function
- Uncontrolled mild high blood pressure

This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy. If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Certain medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, other medicines may be safely used in pregnancy or breastfeeding providing the benefits to the mother outweigh the risks to the unborn baby. Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before using any medicine.

- The safety of this medicine for use during pregnancy has not been established. It is not recommended for use in pregnancy unless considered essential by your doctor. Seek medical advice from your doctor.
- It is not known if this medicine passes into breast milk. It is not recommended for use during breastfeeding unless considered essential by your doctor. In this case, breastfeeding should be avoided for 24 hours after taking the medicine. Seek medical advice from your doctor.

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. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.

- Headache
- Dry mouth
- Depression
- Confusion
- Fatigue
- Visual disturbances
- A state of well-being, optimism and cheerfulness (euphoria)
- Pins and needles (paraesthesia)
- Awareness of your heartbeat (palpitations)
- Dizziness
- Flushing
- Concentration difficulties
- Sleepiness (somnolence)
- Weakness or loss of strength (asthenia)
- Chest pain
- Anxiety and agitation
- Increased production of urine (polyuria)
- Increased heart rate (tachycardia)
- Increased sweating
- Feeling of tightness in the throat
- Disturbances of the gut such as nausea, diarrhoea, constipation or abdominal pain
- Pain in the bones

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.