Methysergide : How to Use

Methysergide - Systemic

Brand Names

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

How to Use

Take this drug only as directed by your family doctor . If the amount you are to take does not prevent your headaches from occurring as often as before, do not take more than your family doctor ordered. Instead, check with your family doctor. Taking too much of this drug or taking it too frequently may cause serious effects such as nausea and vomiting; cold, painful hands or feet; or even gangrene.

If this drug upsets your stomach, it may be taken with meals or milk . If stomach upset continues or is severe, check with your family doctor.

Dosage

The dose of methysergide will be various for various diseaseds Follow your family doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of methysergide If your dose is various, do not change it unless your family doctor tells you to do so.

For oral dosage form - tablets:
- For preventing migraine and other throbbing headaches:
  - Adults 2 milligrams - mg - one tablet two to four times a day.
  - Children Use is not recommended.

Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage To store this drug:

Keep out of the reach of children.
Store away from heat and direct light.
Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the drug to break down.
Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.