This medication is used to treat mild problems with
mood, memory, concentration, or behavior in older adults. It is believed to
increase blood flow to the brain. It is a combination of 3 ergot
alkaloids.
Take this medication by mouth as directed by your
doctor, usually 3 times daily.
Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit
from it. To help you remember, take it at the same times each
day.
It may take several weeks before you see any improvement
from the medication. Tell your doctor if your condition lasts or gets
worse.
Nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, dizziness, drowsiness,
flushing, loss of appetite, or stomach upset may occur. If any of these
effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist
promptly.
Remember that this medication has been prescribed
because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the
risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious
side effects.
Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side
effects, including:
A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare.
However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a
serious allergic reaction, including:
- rash
- itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat)
- severe dizziness
- trouble breathing
This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If
you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or
pharmacist.
In the US - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at
www.fda.gov/medwatch.
In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about
side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at
1-866-234-2345.
Before taking ergoloid mesylates, tell your doctor or
pharmacist if you are allergic to them; or to other ergot alkaloids (such
as dihydroergotamine, ergotamine); or if you have any other allergies. This
product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic
reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more
details.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or
pharmacist your medical history, especially of:
- mental/mood disorders (such as psychosis)
- blood pressure problems
- heart problems
- liver disease
This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy or blur your
vision. Alcohol or marijuana (cannabis) can make you more dizzy or drowsy.
Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness or clear
vision until you can do it safely. Limit alcoholic beverages. Talk to your
doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis).
Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about
all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription
drugs, and herbal products).
During pregnancy, this medication should be used only
when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your
doctor.
It is unknown if this drug passes into breast milk.
Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.
Drug interactions may change how your medications work
or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not
contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you
use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and
share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the
dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.
Other medications can affect the removal of ergoloid
mesylates from your body, which may affect how ergoloid mesylates works.
Examples include azole antifungals (such as itraconazole, ketoconazole,
voriconazole), cobicistat, macrolide antibiotics (such as clarithromycin,
erythromycin, troleandomycin), nefazodone, HIV protease inhibitors (such as
indinavir, nelfinavir), ritonavir, telithromycin, among
others.
If you also take "triptan" migraine drugs (such as
sumatriptan, rizatriptan), you will need to separate your "triptan" dose
from your dose of this medication to reduce the risk of serious side
effects. Ask your doctor how long you should wait between your doses of
these drugs.
Some products have ingredients that could raise your
heart rate or blood pressure. Tell your pharmacist what products you are
using, and ask how to use them safely (especially cough-and-cold products,
diet aids, or other migraine medications).
If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such
as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison
control center right away. US residents can call 1-800-222-1222. Canada
residents can call 1-844-764-7669.
Do not share this medication with others.
Keep all medical appointments.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If
it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Take your next
dose at the regular time. Do not double the dose to catch
up.
Store at room temperature away from light and moisture.
Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and
pets.
Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them
into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when
it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste
disposal company.