You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to ergotamine, belladonna alkaloids, or barbiturates. You should not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. You should not take this medicine if you have heart disease, circulation problems, high blood pressure, kidney or liver disease, glaucoma, or porphyria
Uses:
Tablet
Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to take and how often.
Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly without first talking with your doctor. You may need to take smaller and smaller doses before stopping completely.
If a dose is missed:
Take the missed dose as soon as possible.
Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next regular dose.
You should not use two doses at the same time.
Storage:
Store at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.
Special precautions:
Before taking, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart failure or liver disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking, call your doctor
Make sure your doctor knows if you are taking blood thinners (Coumadin®), antidepressants (such as Elavil®), beta blockers (such as Inderal®), birth control pills, or seizure medicine (such as Dilantin® or Depakene®).
Avoid drinking alcohol.
Avoid taking drugs that can make you sleepy such as cold or allergy medicine, sleeping pills, sedatives, muscle relaxants, tranquilizers, or narcotic pain killers while taking this medicine.
Avoid smoking while you are taking this medicine. Smoking may increase the side effects of this medicine.
Warnings:
Check with doctor before taking this medicine if you have asthma or trouble with urination.
This medicine may be habit-forming, especially if large doses are taken for long periods of time.
This medicine may cause drowsiness or blurred vision. If it does, avoid driving or using dangerous machinery.
While taking this medicine, you might become more sensitive to hot and cold temperatures. Dress warmly in cold weather and don't stay outside too long. Avoid becoming overheated during hot weather.
Side Effects:
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
