Almogran tablets contain the active ingredient almotriptan, which is a type of medicine called a serotonin (or 5HT) agonist. This type of medicine is also commonly known as a ‘triptan’. It is a painkiller specifically used to relieve migraine attacks.

Although the cause of migraine attacks is not fully understood, it is thought that widening of blood vessels in the brain causes the throbbing pain of migraine headaches. Almotriptan relieves this pain by causing the blood vessels in the brain to narrow.

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What cause migraines: A brief overview

The exact cause of migraines is not yet known, but it is thought that migraines are the result of abnormal brain activity which temporarily alters nerve signals, chemicals and blood vessels in the brain.

There might also be some triggers that can make the attacks worse. There are many possible migraine triggers that have been suggested, including hormonal, emotional, physical, dietary, environmental and medical factors. These triggers are very individual but it may help to keep a diary to see if you can identify a consistent trigger.

Migraine symptoms can last anywhere between four hours and up to three days in very severe instances. If you have had a particularly bad migraine you might feel very tired afterwards, so it’s important to get plenty of rest.

Symptoms often associated with a migraine include:

  • feeling nauseous
  • being sick
  • sensitivity to light or sound (this is why lots of migraine sufferers like to rest in a dark and quiet room)
  • migraine sufferers may occasionally experience other symptoms such as:
  • poor concentration
  • feeling either very hot or very cold
  • stomach pain
  • diarrhoea

How does Almogran work?

As mentioned above Almogran tablets contain the active ingredient almotriptan, which is a type of medicine called a serotonin (or 5HT) agonist. This type of medicine is also commonly known as a ‘triptan’. It is a painkiller specifically used to relieve migraine attacks.

When the thought that widening of blood vessels in the brain causes the throbbing pain of migraine headaches. Almotriptan relieves this pain by causing the blood vessels in the brain to narrow.

A natural substance called serotonin normally acts on these receptors, causing blood vessels in the brain to narrow. Almotriptan mimics this action of serotonin by directly stimulating the serotonin receptors in the brain.

Can I buy Almogran online in the UK?

Yes, it is possible to purchase this drug online after a quick consultation on chat or a phone consultation. Almogran is not prescription free and therefore you must always have a prescription from your doctor to start the treatment. Never start such treatment without talking to a doctor, and do not buy this medicine online from pages that do not require a doctor’s consultation. These are unauthorized online pharmacies and can sell fake versions of the drug. If you are fit for the treatment, you will receive it directly by mail from an approved pharmacy in the UK.

How do I use this medicine?

Always use this medicine as prescribed by your doctor for optimal results of the treatment, if unsure contact your doctor or pharmacist for further questions. Here we have lised some of the most common groundlines for usage of this medicine. If instructed differently from your doctor look past these guidelines.

The most common usage includes:

  • Almogran tablets can be taken with or without food. The tablets should be swallowed with a drink of water.
  • Do not exceed the recommended dose.
  • One Almogran tablet should be taken as early as possible after the migraine headache has started, though it is
  • also effective if taken at a later stage during the migraine attack.
  • If the first dose of this medicine doesn’t relieve your migraine headache then you should NOT take another dose
  • for the same attack, as this has not been studied in clinical trials.
  • If your first dose does initially relieve your migraine, but the headache then comes back, you can take a second dose. However, if you need a second dose because your migraine has returned, you should NOT take it within two hours of your first dose.
  • Do not take more than two tablets in any 24 hour period.

Side effects

Like with all medicines, this medicine can come with some side effects, although it might not affect everyone, it’s important to know about the possible side effects that might occur.

The most common side effects include:

  • Dizziness
  • Fatigue
  • Sleepiness
  • Nausea and vomiting (though these may also be due to the migraine)

Other more uncommon side effects:

  • Pins and needles (paraesthesia)
  • Headache
  • Sensation of ringing, or other noise in the ears (tinnitus)
  • Awareness of your heartbeat (palpitations)
  • Feeling of tightness in the throat
  • Diarrhoea
  • Indigestion
  • Dry mouth
  • Pain in the muscles (myalgia)
  • Weakness or loss of strength (asthenia)
  • Chest pain

If you get any side effects, report to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed above.

Almogran contraindications

In order to ensure the safety of this treatment, always make sure to disclose all the relevant info to your doctor and this includes other medicines you might be taking at the moment and other medical conditions that you might be affected by

Hypersensitivity to Almogran is a contraindication. In addition, this cream should not be used if you have the following:

  • Pregnant
  • Breastfeeding
  • Heart attack
  • Stroke
  • Severely decreased liver function

Almogran tablets are not recommended for children or adolescents aged under 18 years, or adults aged over 65 years, as the safety and efficacy of the tablets have not been established in these age groups.

Before starting a new medicine you always need to make sure the treatment is suitable for you and your body, so to always inform your prescriber with all medicines you might take at the time, and other health related conditions, to get the safest and most successful treatment as possible.