Methysergide Benefits & Uses

Methysergide is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Headache

Other Benefits

Migraine (Read More - Home remedies for migraines)
Diarrhoea (Read More - Home Remedies for Diarrhoea)

Methysergide Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Migraine Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Migraine Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Methysergide Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Methysergide is used -

Common

Insomnia
Drowsiness
Hallucinations
पेट दर्द
Nausea or vomiting
Heartburn

Unknown

Vertigo

Methysergide Related Warnings

Is the use of Methysergide safe for pregnant women?

Methysergide should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Methysergide safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Methysergide may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Methysergide should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Methysergide on the Kidneys?

Methysergide may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Methysergide on the Liver?

Side effects of Methysergide rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Methysergide on the Heart?

Side effects of Methysergide rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Methysergide with Other Drugs

Methysergide should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Almotriptan

Cetirizine

Pseudoephedrine

Phenylephrine

Guaifenesin

Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan,Paracetamol,Phenylephrine

Moderate

Aspirin

Methysergide Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Methysergide unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Kidney Cancer

Frequently asked Questions about Methysergide

Is this Methysergide habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Methysergide has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Methysergide you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Methysergide only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Methysergide cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Methysergide Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Methysergide

Methysergide may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Methysergide

Taking Methysergide with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe