Woman who sued Boots claiming she suffered brain bleed after taking migraine medication settles action

Sigrid O’Meara had claimed there was an alleged failure to advise her the migraine medication was contra-indicated with an anti-depressant drug she was taking

Boots said protocol dictates anyone purchasing that €11.99 migraine medication was referred to a pharmacist. Picture: Paddy Cummins

A woman who claimed she suffered a brain bleed and stroke after taking migraine medication she bought at a Boots pharmacy has settled a High Court action against the pharmacy giant.

Ms Justice Denise Brett on the third day of the action was told the case had been settled. The settlement is without an admission of liability.