Divaprol F 40mg/5mg Tablet SR is a combination of two medicines that helps in preventing migraine. This medicine is not used for treatment of acute migraine attack. Divaprol F 40mg/5mg Tablet SR should be taken on empty stomach, but try to have it same time regularly at a fixed time preferably at night. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. Lifestyle modifications like avoiding stress, smoking, and processed food items may help this medicine work better. Few common side effects of this medicine include weight gain, slow heart rate, tiredness, depression, drowsiness and cold extremities. It may cause sleepiness so try not to drive or do anything that requires mental focus or rise slowly while from sitting position. The drug has the ability to hide the symptoms of the blood sugar level, hence monitor your blood sugar level regularly as well as blood pressure while taking this medicine. Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have liver or kidney, or depression disease, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works.

• Slow heart rate
• Tiredness
• Depression
• Drowsiness
• Abnormal dreams
• Cold extremities

If you miss a dose of Divaprol F 40mg/5mg Tablet SR, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

• Q. Q. In which conditions is the use of Divaprol F 40mg/5mg Tablet SR contraindicated??
  Ans: Use of Divaprol F 40mg/5mg Tablet SR is considered to be harmful for patients with allergy to any of the ingredients or excipients of this medicine. This medicine contains propranolol, so its use should be avoided in patients with asthma, slow heart rate, abnormal heart rhythms, or heart conditions like AV block or sick sinus syndrome. Since this medicine also contains flunarizine, the use of this medicine should be avoided in patients with the history of depression or Parkinson's disease.
• Q. Q. What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Divaprol F 40mg/5mg Tablet SR??
  Ans: Keep Divaprol F 40mg/5mg Tablet SR in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
• Q. Q. Can I stop taking Divaprol F 40mg/5mg Tablet SR when my symptoms are improved??
  Ans: Divaprol F 40mg/5mg Tablet SR is given as a prophylactic treatment for the prevention of migraine headaches. Do not stop taking this medicine until advised by your doctor as it may cause your migraine episodes to return. This medicine contains propranolol and a sudden withdrawal of propranolol may cause sweating, shaking, irregular or fast heartbeat, worsening of underlying angina or heart attack. You must take Divaprol F 40mg/5mg Tablet SR exactly as advised by your doctor.
• Q. Q. Can Divaprol F 40mg/5mg Tablet SR be used for the treatment of a migraine headache??
  Ans: No, Divaprol F 40mg/5mg Tablet SR does not help in relieving a migraine headache that has already started. It can only be used for preventing any new episode of migraine headaches.
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