Treats migraine or cluster headaches.Belongs to a class of drugs called ergot alkaloids
Brand Names:
Ergomar
Contraindications:
You should not use this medicine if you are pregnant or have had an allergic reaction to ergotamine tartrate. Ergotamine should not be taken by patients with liver or kidney disease, heart disease, circulation problems, high blood pressure, or an infection of the blood
Uses:
Tablet
Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to take and how often.
Take this medicine at the first sign of a migraine attack.
Place the tablet under your tongue and let it dissolve; do not chew or swallow the tablet.
Do not eat, drink, or smoke when the tablet is under your tongue.
You should not use more than 3 tablets in one day or more than 5 tablets in one week.
If a dose is missed:
Follow your doctor's orders.
Storage:
Keep this medicine in the original tightly closed, light-resistant container and store it away from 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
Avoid drinking alcohol.
Warnings:
Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Inform your doctor if you become pregnant while taking this medicine.
Before you take this medicine, make sure your doctor knows if you are sick or have an infection.
While taking this medicine, you might become very sensitive to cold temperature. Dress warmly in cold weather and don't stay outside too long.
Side Effects:
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
