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Brand Name : Cafergot
Generic Name : Ergotamine Tartrate and Caffeine

Overview (Source: MedicineNet)
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Precautions (Source: MedLinePlus)
Before taking ergotamine and caffeine, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to ergotamine, caffeine, or any other medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. Be sure to mention the medications listed in the IMPORTANT WARNING section and any of the following: clotrimazole, fluconazole (Diflucan), fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem), fluvoxamine (Luvox), medications for asthma and colds, metronidazole (Flagyl), nefazodone (Serzone), propranolol (Inderal), saquinavir (Invirase, Fortovase), and zileuton (Zyflo). Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had high blood pressure; problems with circulation; coronary artery disease; a severe blood infection; or kidney or liver disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking ergotamine and caffeine, call your doctor immediately. Ergotamine and caffeine may harm the fetus. ...
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Side Effects (Source: MedLinePlus)
Ergotamine and caffeine may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if either of these symptoms is severe or does not go away: upset stomach; vomiting. Some side effects can be serious. The following symptoms are uncommon, but if you experience any of them, call your doctor immediately: leg weakness; chest pain; rapid heartbeat; slow heartbeat; dizziness; muscle pain in the legs or arms; blue hands and feet; swelling; itching; pain, burning, or tingling in the fingers and toes. Ergotamine and caffeine may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication. If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/index.html ] or by phone [1-800-332-1088]. ...
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Further Reading on cafergot
  • Migraine Headaches - Treatment Overview ( WebMD )
    While there is no cure for migraines , you can often reduce and possibly prevent some migraines . Drugs are available to prevent or ...a migraine attack. Ergotamine derivatives, such as Cafergot ,
  • Cluster Headaches - Treatment Overview ( WebMD )
    While there is no cure for cluster headaches , treatment can effectively reduce the frequency and ...preparations, such as ergotamine tartrate with caffeine (such as Cafergot ), which narrow blood...

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