Pizotifen - Migraine (prevention)
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Status 1
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
- Tablets
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Safety Information
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PAD Profile
ChemicalSubstance :
Pizotifen
Indication :
Migraine (prevention)
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Keywords :
cluster headaches, migraine prevention, migraine prophylaxis
Brand Names Include :
Sanomigran
Important Information :
Review existing patients and consider alternative.
Discontinuation of pizotifen requires gradual withdrawal.
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Supporting Documents :
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Other Indications
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Other Drugs
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Committee Recommendations (2)
The Medicine Safety Committee has developed "Pizotifen safety advice" for healthcare professionals to consider when prescribing and monitoring patients on pizotifen
This drug has been agreed as appropriate for initiation in Primary Care and/or continued in Primary Care following a recommendation from specialists in other health care sectors. Following consideration by the PCN, it has been assigned a GREEN traffic light status