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GENERIC NAME: ERGOTAMINE/BELLADONNA/PHENOBARBITAL - ORAL TABLET (er-GOT-uh-meen/bell-uh-DON-uh/fee-no-BARB-ih-tall)

BRAND NAME(S): Bellamine-S, Bellaspas, Bellergal-S

Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage

USES: This medication is used to relieve symptoms of certain stomach/intestinal disorders such as "nervous stomach"; symptoms of menopause including hot flashes (flushes), sweats, restlessness and insomnia; certain types of throbbing headaches; and certain heart/blood vessel disorders such as heart palpitations or rapid heart rate.

HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth, usually one in the morning and one in the evening, or take as directed by your doctor. Do not use daily on a regular basis.

SIDE EFFECTS: Dizziness, drowsiness, blurred vision, nausea, constipation, heartburn, nervousness, headache, flushing, dry mouth, change in taste perception, increased sensitivity to light or a bloated feeling may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you develop: chest pain, rapid pulse, difficulty urinating, confusion, tremor, restlessness, skin rash, fever. In the unlikely event you have a serious allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: heart problems, liver problems, glaucoma, urinary problems, Parkinson's disease, muscle problems (myasthenia gravis), ulcers, any allergies you may have. Because this drug may make you dizzy or drowsy, use caution performing tasks requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery. Limit or avoid alcohol consumption. This combination product must not be used during pregnancy. If you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. This medication is excreted into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.




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What are palpitations?

Palpitations are unpleasant sensations of irregular and/or forceful beating of the heart. Some persons with palpitations have no heart disease or abnormal heart rhythms and the reasons for their palpitations are unknown. In others, palpitations result from abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias).

  • Arrhythmias refer to heartbeats that are too slow, too rapid, irregular, or too early.
  • Rapid arrhythmias (greater than 100 beats per minute) are called tachycardias.
  • Slow arrhythmias (slower than 60 beats per minute) are called bradycardias.
  • Irregular heart rhythms are called fibrillations (as in atrial fibrillation).
  • When a single heartbeat occurs earlier than normal, it is called a premature contraction, and this can cause the sensation of a forceful heartbeat.
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