Ergot is a migraine headache medication.

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Ergot is a migraine headache medication.

It works to treat headaches because when blood vessels expand, the brain of a migraine sufferer will perceive the pain more than other people. When taking the drug, the drug works to treat headaches by stimulating the receptors of the neurotransmitter serotonin. Which causes the abnormally expanded blood vessels to contract and eventually cause the headache to disappear.

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Since this drug causes blood vessels to constrict, migraine patients should take the drug as prescribed by a doctor. However, ergot should be used only when the pain occurs. It should not be used continuously every day and should not exceed 5-6 tablets per day. Normally, a general migraine headache will not last more than 3 days. If it exceeds this, you should see a doctor. Taking ergot in large amounts can cause high blood pressure, as well as symptoms such as palpitations, chest pain, nausea, vomiting, cold hands and feet, numbness around the mouth, and it can also react with other drugs, or what is call “drug interactions” . Which increase the effects of the drug and make it more severe, leading to more adverse effects.

Ergot should not be taken with these drugs

  1. Protease inhibitors or anti-HIV drugs such as lopinavir, ritonavir
  2. Oral antifungal drugs such as ketoconazole
  3. Macrolide antibiotics such as Clarithromycin
  4. Some blood pressure medications, such as diltiazem
  5. Some antidepressants, such as fluoxetine

In the group of people who have chronic diseases and take medication continuously, they should not take Ergot migraine painkillers because the side effect that must be watched out for is that it has the effect of constricting blood vessels. In the case เว็บพนันออนไลน์ UFABET สมัครง่าย โปรโมชั่นมากมาย that the drug works too much, it will cause severe side effects such as lack of blood flow to the arm or leg until it has to be amputated or cerebral infarction. 

People who must be careful when using Ergot drugs

  • Have a history of allergic reaction to Ergot.
  • Have a history of peripheral artery occlusion
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding women
  • Coronary artery disease or coronary myocardial infarction
  • Severe liver or kidney disease
  • Uncontrolled high blood pressure
  • People who are taking other medications that react with the aforementioned Ergot. If you are not sure, consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking the medication.