Healthline Drug Compare : Compare Facts About Prescription Drugs

Drug Compare

Advertisement

1 2 3

Basic Info

What is...?Missed Dose Side Effects

Licensed from
Generic: dihydroergotamine View All Brands Dihydroergotamine Mesylate, D.H.E. 45 An antimigraine agent - It is used to treat migraine headaches with or without aura				To get info about second drug, type a name above.
What if I miss a dose? This does not apply. Use this medicine only when you have a headache. Do not use double or extra doses. What may interact with this medicine? Do not take this medicine with any of the following medicines: clarithromycin cocaine conivaptan dexfenfluramine ergot alkaloids like dihydroergotamine, ergonovine, ergotamine, methylergonovine ephedrine erythromycin feverfew grapefruit juice imatinib medicines for migraine headache like almotriptan, eletriptan, frovatriptan, naratriptan, rizatriptan, sumatriptan, zolmitriptan medicines used to treat colds or breathing difficulties medicines used to treat fungal infections like itraconazole, ketoconazole, posaconazole and voriconazole midodrine nefazodone nitrate medicines like nitroglycerin some medicines for HIV troleandomycin This medicine may also interact with the following medications: medicines for blood pressure medicines for mental depression nicotine This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non- prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine. What should I watch for while using this medicine? Visit your doctor for regular check ups. Tell your doctor or healthcare professional if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse. You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. To reduce dizzy or fainting spells, do not sit or stand up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. Alcohol can increase drowsiness, dizziness and flushing. Avoid alcoholic drinks.
1 2 3

Advertisement