The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
Less Common Side Effects
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Sleepiness
- Tingling
- Anxiety
- Shortness of breath
- Flushing
- Sweating
- Rash
Dihydroergotamine Mesylate serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Poor blood flow: pain, numbness, coldness, pale color in the hands or feet
- Heart attack: chest pain or tightness, pain in the jaw, neck, or back, shortness of breath
- Stroke: sudden dizziness, trouble walking or speaking, loss of balance, confusion, weakness on one side of your body in your face, arm, or leg
- High blood pressure: headache, vision problems
Source: DailyMed
The following Dihydroergotamine Mesylate side effects have also been reported
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:
Less common or rare
cough, fever, sneezing, or sore throat
feeling of heaviness in chest
irregular heartbeat
itching of the skin
numbness and tingling of face, fingers, or toes
pain in arms, legs, or lower back
pain in back, chest or left arm
pale bluish-colored or cold hands or feet
shortness of breath or troubled breathing
weak or absent pulses in legs
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common
Burning or tingling sensation, dryness, soreness, or pain in the nose
change in sense of taste
dizziness
headache
increased sweating
nausea and or vomiting
muscle stiffness
runny and or stuffy nose
sudden sweatings and feelings of warmth
sensation of burning, warmth, or heat
sleepiness
unexplained nose bleeds
unusual tiredness or weakness
Less common
blurred vision
cold clammy skin
confusion
congestion in chest
decreased appetite
difficulty swallowing
dizziness or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position
ear pain
increased watering of eyes
increased watering of the mouth
increased yawning
muscle weakness
nervousness
pinpoint red spots on skin
pounding heartbeat
red or irritated eyes
ringing or buzzing in ears
skin rash
stomach pain
sudden fainting
swelling of face, fingers, feet, or lower legs
trembling or shaking of hands or feet
trouble in sleeping
unusual feeling of well being
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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