Methysergide : Before Using

Methysergide - Systemic

Brand Names

Sansert Methysergide *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

Before Using

In deciding to using a medication, the chance of taking the drug must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. For methysergide, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to methysergide or to other ergot medication. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Pregnancy care

Methysergide is not recommended during pregnancy. Before taking this drug, make sure your family doctor knows if you are pregnant or if you may become pregnant.

Breast-feeding problem

This drug passes into the breast milk and may cause unwanted effects such as vomiting, diarrhea, weak pulse, unstable blood pressure and convulsions - seizures in nursing babies.

Use for Children

Methysergide can cause serious side effects in any patient. Therefore, it is especially important that you discuss with the child's family doctor the good that this drug may do as well as the chance of using it.

Elderly care

Elderly people are especially sensitive to the effects of methysergide. This may increase the risk of side effects during treat.

Drug interactions

Although certain medication must not be using together at all, in other cases two various medication may be using together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking methysergide, it is important that your health care professional know if you are using any other prescription or nonprescription - over-the-counter "OTC " drug, or if you smoke.

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of methysergide. Make sure you tell your family doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

Arthritis
Heart or blood vessel disease
Infection
Itching - severe
Kidney disease
Liver disease
Lung disease The risk of serious side effects may be increased

High blood pressure
Stomach ulcer Methysergide can make your condition worse