Headset Lite Tablet is a combination of two medicines used in the treatment of migraine. It relieves the symptoms of migraines and prevents the attack from becoming worse. This medicine helps by narrowing the blood vessels, thereby relieving migraine headaches.
Headset Lite Tablet should be taken with food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. You should continue to take this medicine for as long as your doctor advises and do not stop taking it suddenly.
Side effects associated with the use of this medicine include nausea, heartburn, chest discomfort, dry mouth, weakness, muscle stiffness, drowsiness, numbness of extremities, and irregular heartbeats. However, these are usually temporary and usually resolve on their own. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or worry you.
It may also cause sleepiness at the beginning of your treatment, so do not drive, operate machinery, until you know how this medicine affects you. This medicine may cause changes in your mood and you may feel depressed, therefore, regular monitoring of behavior is important. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you are suffering from any heart problems, as the use of Headset Lite Tablet is contraindicated in some heart diseases. Regular monitoring of blood pressure is required while taking this medicine. Consult your doctor and stop this medicine if you develop severe chest or stomach pain, bloody diarrhea, or significantly high blood pressure, after taking this medicine.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Headset Lite Tablet is to be taken with food.
Side Effects:
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Ordinary side effects of Headset
Heartburn
Chest discomfort
Dryness in mouth
Weakness
Muscle stiffness
Numbness of extremity
Feeling hot
Sleepiness
Indigestion
Nausea
Dizziness
Warning & Precautions:
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Headset Lite Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Headset Lite Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Headset Lite Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
Driving
UNSAFE
Headset Lite Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Headset Lite Tablet may make you feel dizzy, depressed, sleepy, tired, or make it difficult to sleep. It may also affect your vision. This may affect your driving ability.
Kidney
CAUTION
Headset Lite Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Headset Lite Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Headset Lite Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Headset Lite Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
FAQs:
Can I take a higher than the recommended dose of this medicine?
No, taking a higher than the recommended dose of Headset Lite Tablet can lead to increased side effects. If you are experiencing increased severity of migraine attacks which are not relieved by the recommended doses, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.
Are there any special instructions regarding the storage and disposal of this medicine?
Retain this medicine 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.
Can Headset Lite Tablet cause sleepiness?
Headset Lite Tablet can cause sleepiness, dizziness or drowsiness. If you have these symptoms, do not drive a car, use machinery or do anything where you need to be alert.
Can I stop taking Headset Lite Tablet when my migraine symptoms are relieved?
Headset Lite Tablet is used for the treatment of migraine attack and should be continued as advised by the doctor.
What can cause or trigger a migraine attack?
Self-assured physical or environmental factors, such as foods, hormonal changes, weather and stress can lead to or “trigger” a migraine. However, it is important to remember that triggers are different for everyone. That is why, to help prevent migraine attacks, you need to figure out which triggers affect you and which ones do not. Retaining a headache diary is an effective way to track triggers, and it will help you talk to your healthcare professional about your condition.
Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)
Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H
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