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GENERIC NAME: ERGOTAMINE/CAFFEINE/BELLADONNA ALK - ORAL (er-GOT-uh-meen/kaff-EEN/bell-uh-DON-uh)

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USES: This medication is used to treat migraine and other types of recurring, throbbing headaches.

HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth as directed at the earliest sign a headache is starting. It will take longer to be effective if you wait until the headache becomes severe. For best results, lie down in a quiet, dark room for an hour or two after taking this to help relieve the headache. Take this medication exactly as directed. If necessary, the dose may be repeated every 20 to 30 minutes until the headache pain stops or a total of 6 tablets have been ingested, whichever comes first. Do not take more than 6 tablets for a single headache attack or more than 12 tablets in a 7 day period. If you require more medication than this, consult your doctor. If stomach upset occurs, this may be taken with food or milk.

SIDE EFFECTS: Stomach upset, nausea or vomiting may occur initially. Nervousness, insomnia, frequent urination or constipation have also been reported. If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you experience: muscle pain, weakness in the legs, tingling in the fingers or toes, fast/irregular heartbeat, blurred vision, dry mouth, painful urination. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have: liver problems, kidney disease, heart disease, chest pain, high blood pressure, blood vessel disease, poor circulation, glaucoma, prostate trouble, ulcers, a severe infection, allergies (especially to caffeine or other drugs). Avoid the use of alcohol while taking this medication. This medication must not be used during pregnancy. If you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. This medication contains ingredients that are excreted into breast milk and have negatively affected nursing infants. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.




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