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(Message started by: b.bop on Feb 26^th, 2003, 9:01pm)

Title: Any advise/comments on Deseril (Methysergide)?
Post by b.bop on Feb 26^th, 2003, 9:01pm

Has anyone got any comments on their experiences with the above medication? Am I meant to feel this gross after taking one? I s'pose as long as it helps the CH's I don't mind ;)

Title: Re: Any advise/comments on Deseril (Methysergide)?
Post by wheaties on Feb 26^th, 2003, 10:36pm

Hi,

Well, I have never heard of it. My husband has lived on Zomig for over 4 years and it has worked for him. He has, however, been pain free since October because of a product called OPC3. Get educated on it. Go the Webmd.com and type in OPC. It will explain what it is and how it works. It helps many people. I had allergies, carporal tunnel, and tennis elbow. It took 3 months before my results kicked in, but my husband says it is well worth the wait. I just want to help people who were in the same situation as my husband. It is horrific. If you want to know where you can get it from, let me know, I can help. If not, good luck on Deseril.
Terri

Title: Re: Any advise/comments on Deseril (Methysergide)?
Post by dougW on Feb 26^th, 2003, 11:10pm

b.bop: I tried it several times, once it stopped a cycle at 2 weeks (usually 6-10), more often it seemed to to have little effect except make me feel like crap! Very dangerous if you take it for over 6 months. Do lots of reading at rxlist.com.

Good luck

and to Wheaties:
in your other post on opc you say your husband..." He has been on Sansert"

Above, you state"Well, I have never heard of it."

Actually, methysergide and sansert are the same thing.

No, they do not contain grape seed extract.

Lets go back to the OPC post

Title: Re: Any advise/comments on Deseril (Methysergide)?
Post by dizzyd on Feb 27^th, 2003, 6:31pm

Hi,

I just want to say that I have been on/off Sansert/Methysergide for many years and am currently on it from a script out of Canada.

When you first start this script you feel like crap.........it gradually gets better and you become adjusted pretty quickly. I usually feel a wierd effect for the first week or so and then no side effects at all EXCEPT when the drug-life starts to wear off and it is time for the next dosage...........it can bring on a headache/cluster if I do not take my next dosage right away.

I have really good luck with this med as long as I take my dosage on time, I hope it works for you, give it a little time and make sure you go on the "holiday" after 6 months or long-term problems can effect you.

Dizzy D

Title: Re: Any advise/comments on Deseril (Methysergide)?
Post by wheaties on Feb 27^th, 2003, 10:24pm

I just wanted to reply to Doug's comments. I wasn't aware Deseril and Sansert were the same. My husband took what I know as Sansert for a period of 6 months. From that point on Zomig. I know that doesn't have grape seed extract in it. I was stating OPC's contain grape seed extract. Sorry if that wasn't clear.

Terri

Title: Re: Any advise/comments on Deseril (Methysergide)?
Post by ComputerGeek on Feb 27^th, 2003, 11:18pm

Hi b.bob,

Sansert/Deseril is just like dizzyd said... feel like crap for a while and then your body adjusts to it. Also really, REALLY read up on the side effects of long term use. They can be nasty.

Dizzyd:

Sounds like Canada came through on the sansert. very cool. I will have to try and obtain some before the prices start going up.

Pat

Title: Re: Any advise/comments on Deseril (Methysergide)?
Post by dizzyd on Feb 28^th, 2003, 7:01pm

Hi Pat,

A little note on the Canadian script (Sansert).........it took 31 days, I repeat 31 days to get the script so please keep that in mind if you are planning on getting it. I'm not a happy camper about it.........I was done to one pill.....................!!!!!

DizzyD