Ergotamine-Caffeine

Cafergot is used to treat patients with headaches. Cafergot is a brand-name of Ergotamine/ Caffeine. The average Cafergot price is quite expensive, at about $1,351 for a supply of 30, 100 mg/1 mg tablets. However, you can use our free OptionRx coupon card to save significantly on Cafergot prices at a participating pharmacy near you.

• Cafergot

• Cafergot
• Ergotamine-Caffeine
• Isometheptene-APAP-Dichloral
• Isometheptene-Caffeine-APAP
• Isometheptene-Dichloral-APAP
• Migergot
• Migragesic IDA
• Migraine Pack
• MigraLam
• Migranow
• Nodolor
• Prodrin
• SumaChip
• Sumansetron
• SUMAtriptan-Naproxen Sodium
• Treximet

• Tablet

• By mouth

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

This medicine works best if you take it at the first sign of a migraine headache.

Do not use more than 6 tablets in one day or 10 tablets in one week.

This medicine is not for long-term use.

Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to ergotamine or caffeine, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart or blood vessel disease, high blood pressure, or severe infection (including sepsis).

It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.

This medicine may cause the following problems:Stomach problems, including retroperitoneal fibrosisLung problems, including pleuropulmonary fibrosis

This medicine contains a yellow dye called tartrazine, which may cause serious allergic reactions (including asthma). Tell your doctor if you have any allergies (including an aspirin allergy)

This medicine can be habit-forming. Do not use more than your prescribed dose. Call your doctor if you think your medicine is not working.

Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while you are using this medicine.

Do not use this medicine together with clarithromycin, erythromycin, indinavir, itraconazole, ketoconazole, nelfinavir, ritonavir, or troleandomycin.

Some foods and medicines can affect how ergotamine and caffeine works. Tell your doctor if you are using clotrimazole, fluconazole, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, metronidazole, nefazodone, nicotine, propranolol, saquinavir, or zileuton.

• Pain in the arms, legs, or lower back, pale, bluish color, or cold hands or feet
• Stomach pain, change in how much or how often you urinate, loss of appetite, lower back pain, nausea, vomiting, weakness
• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
• Change or loss of consciousness, drowsiness, lightheadedness, fainting, fast, slow, or uneven heartbeat, seizures, cold, clammy skin
• Chest pain, trouble breathing
• Numbness, tingling, or burning pain in your hands, arms, legs, or feet
• Swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet
• Nervousness, irritability, dizziness
• Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or stomach pain
• Dizziness
• Weakness in your legs