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lulu2000
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I have been taking methergine for about a month now and the frequency of the clusters has really decreased. Methergine is a lot like Sansert which I have taken in the past and which caused a lot of pain; this drug also seems to be causing a lot of leg pain so that I can sometimes hardly walk. Still prefer it to the clusters - pretty pathetic.
Also taking Topamax, Verapamil, Lithium, O2, melantonin. Since ergots are a no no with Methergine, I have Morphine Instant Release which really knocks you out.
Too many meds. Anyway, anyone taking methergine and having problems or not?
Thanks.
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Dave_W
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Re: Methergine, Anyone?
« Reply #1 on: Dec 31st, 2002, 12:40pm » |
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Hi Lu,
I just ran across methergine a month or so ago, when I found that Sansert had been discontinued by Novartis. It's supposed to be a safer substitute.
I haven't tried it but I will next cycle -- I have had good success with combining verapamil, sansert, and lithium in the past. Sansert helped maybe 3 years out of 10, but when it did it was pretty total in arresting my cycle.
Can you not use Imitrex with methergine instead of morphine? I don't do narcotics, and I've personally never experienced a reaction to Imitrex while taking sansert, ergotamine, or other ergot drugs. Check with your doc.
Pain Free Days to ya,
Old Dave
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lulu2000
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Thanks for the wishes. I have taken Sansert in the past and had less side effects. Was told that I cold not take either ergots or Imitrex with Methergine because they all do the same thing; I tend to have rebounds from IMitrex anyway.
I have been taken off the Methergine as the side effects, severe leg pain, etc. point to a toxic reaction to the drug. Headaches started up immediately. Very depressed.
I am hoping to try an occipital nerve block next.
Great that you are having luck. Hope it continues.
lulu
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