Cafergot is to be taken as prescribed by your doctor. It is taken by mouth with or without food. Usually, 2 tablets are taken at the first signs of a headache. Then 1 tablet is followed after every 30 minutes until the headache is relieved. But be careful, do not take more than 6 tablets per headache attack or take 10 tablets over a 7-day period.To prevent migraine or cluster headaches, your doctor can prescribe this medication for 2-3 weeks. But be certain to follow your doctor’s dosage as prescribed.Do not use this medication to treat tension headaches or any other kind of headache that does not resemble migraine.

Immediately consult your physician, if Cafergot administration shows any of the following side effects: Sudden numbness or weakness of one side of the body, Sudden headache, confusion, Problems with vision, speech or balance, Fast or slow heart rate, Muscle pain in arms or legs, Leg weakness, Severe pain in stomach or lower back, Less urination or total stoppage of urine, Swelling or itching of any body part, Numbness or tingling with a blue-colored appearance in fingers or toes, High blood pressure

Cafergot (Ergotamine-Caffeine)

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