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
- High blood pressure
Less Common Side Effects
- Headache due to high blood pressure
- Low blood pressure
- Stomach pain due to uterine contractions
- Nausea
- Vomiting
Methylergonovine serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Heart attack: chest pain or tightness, pain spreading to your left arm or neck, difficulty breathing
- Extremely high blood pressure: seizure, headache, blurry vision
Source: DailyMed
The following Methylergonovine 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 immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
Rare
Blood in the urine
change in skin color
chest pain or discomfort
difficult or labored breathing
difficulty with swallowing
dizziness
fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
pain, tenderness, or swelling of the foot or leg
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
slow or fast heartbeat
skin rash
sweating
vomiting
Incidence not known
Burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
confusion
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
fainting
inability to speak
seizures
severe or sudden headache
slurred speech
temporary blindness
weakness in the arm or leg on one side of the body, sudden and severe
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:
Rare
Continuous ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
cramps in the legs
foul taste
increased sweating
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.
