Side effects

Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.

Diarrhoea

Pins and needles (paraesthesia)

Nausea and vomiting

Inflammation of the throat (pharyngitis)

Flushing

Alteration in taste

Narrowing of the blood vessels in the extremities of the body (peripheral vasoconstriction)

Inflammation of the lining of the nose (rhinitis) causing a blocked or runny nose

Chest pain

Runny and stuffy nose

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer. For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.

How can this medicine affect other medicines?

The use of dihydroergotamine with the macrolide antibiotics (erythromycin, troleandomycin, josamycin or midecamycin) is contraindicated. The combination can cause an increase in the levels of dihydroergotamine which may lead to serious adverse effects. The use of ritonavir with dihydroergotamine is contraindicated as the combination may potentially lead to serious adverse effects. The use of other ergot alkaloids, sumatriptan, nicotine (eg. heavy smoking), and other medicines which bind to serotoinin receptors should be avoided when taking dihydroergotamine. These combinations may enhance the narrowing of blood vessels which may lead to adverse effects. If these medicines are to be used, they should be taken at least 24 hours after the dose of dihydroergotamine.

Other medicines containing the same active ingredients

Migranal

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