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Ergotamine (Contd)




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.

  • Abdominal pain
  • Pins and needles (paraesthesia)
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Narrowing of the blood vessels in the extremities of the body (peripheral vasoconstriction)
  • Pain and weakness in the extremeties

    • 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 ergotamine with the macrolide antibiotics (erythromycin, troleandomycin, josamycin or midecamycin) is contraindicated. The combination can cause an increase in the levels of ergotamine which may lead to serious adverse effects. The use of ritonavir with ergotamine 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 ergotamine. 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 ergotamine.

    Other medicines containing the same active ingredients

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