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(Message started by: Georgia on Jul 10^th, 2003, 2:17am)

Title: Ergot med question
Post by Georgia on Jul 10^th, 2003, 2:17am

I keep seeing "methylergonovine maleate" in CH research as a preferred preventative. I don't recall seeing on here though. Anyone ever been prescribed it or have any knowledge of it? I looked it up on Rx.com and it is listed there as a vasoconstricting ergotamine.

Title: Re: Ergot med question
Post by Charlie on Jul 10^th, 2003, 3:19am

This was one of the few things I tried but it didn't do a thing for me. I'm a big guy and always wondered if I was given a big enough dosage. I know that they have to be careful with this thing though.

How are your other polls doing G?

Charlie

Title: Re: Ergot med question
Post by Ueli on Jul 10^th, 2003, 4:35am

That's an easy one, Georgia ;D

Put methylergonovine maleate into the search box of http://www.rxlist.com and you'll find it's trade name: Methergine.
For more detail: http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic2/methylerg.htm

Methergine has been discussed on this MB before, as a replacement of the no longer available methysergide (Sansert, Deseril).

PFNADs
Ueli

Title: Re: Ergot med question
Post by Georgia on Jul 10^th, 2003, 9:20am

Thanks, Charlie and Ueli. I knew about its brand name but I still can't find anything on this site about it. And Ueli, thats exactly why I was posting about it, as a possible replacement for Sansert.

Title: Re: Ergot med question
Post by sueellen83 on Jul 10^th, 2003, 9:43am

I have never tried this particular med. but, years ago there was an ergotamine inhaler that worked wonders as an abortive.

Oh how I wish for the good old days when that inhaler was around!!!! LOL

Title: Re: Ergot med question
Post by Ueli on Jul 10^th, 2003, 9:42pm

Georgia, there are a few threads here that discuss Methergine:

http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=meds;action=display;num=1052983018

http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=meds;action=display;num=1048933075

http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=meds;action=display;num=1041219369

http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=meds;action=display;num=1038896215

(How to find them is described in my post HTSTFATLORFTSE, AHTBAEIIU (http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=general;action=display;num=1051750949) ;D )

A google search on methergine cluster headache returns about 100 hits (probably many on meegraine):
http://www.google.com/search?q=methergine+cluster+headache&num=25&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8

I hope this helps,
Ueli

Title: Re: Ergot med question
Post by TraceaTX on Jul 10^th, 2003, 10:53pm

Ya'all know you can get Sansert in Canada right? I found a company called Norpharm who will supply 100 tabs for approx 70.00 us dollars. All they need is an Rx from your doc.

I think I am going to try it - Sansert worked REALLY well for me and life has gone downhill since I have not been able to get it. My Doc says they took it off the market because it is a close cousin to LSD and will potentially cause hallucinations....I say bring 'em on if it gets rid of the beast.....

Tracea

Title: Re: Ergot med question
Post by Georgia on Jul 11^th, 2003, 3:05am

Thanks, Ueli. What started me asking in the first place was all the mentions of it while searching on Google. After I found that, I searched the archives (old board archives) and found nothing. I really appreciate you finding those links for me here.

Sounds like a few people have had success with it. I tried Sansert a long time ago, and had a very nasty reaction after only one pill. I have had Cafergot, which did not work for me but did not give me any trouble either. And I had the DHE IV, which stopped the CH while in the hospital and brought them back with a vengeance - and I do mean it was the darkest, most painful time in my life - as soon as it was stopped. So dare I try another ergotamine? I still haven't found a preventative that works for me....any thoughts?

Title: Re: Ergot med question
Post by svelletta on Jul 11^th, 2003, 1:09pm

As I posted in an earlier message, my husband had I.V. administered DHE (Dihydroergotamine). Is on some preventive meds now after getting out of hospital, but has not had a heacache in over 3 weeks. WHAT A BLESSING. I know ergotamine comes in a few different forms, injection, nasal spray, I.V. It has been around for a long time but it seems (as in our case) not all Dr.s are willing to try it.