- Brand Name : Migranal
- Drug Class : Ergot Derivatives
- Medical Author : Dr. Vinod Katiboina, Pharm. D.
- Medical Reviewer : Divya Jacob, Pharm. D.
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What Is Dihydroergotamine Intranasal and How Does It Work?
Dihydroergotamine Intranasal is a prescription medication used for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura.
- Dihydroergotamine Intranasal is available under the following different brand names: Migranal, Trudhesa
What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Dihydroergotamine Intranasal?
Common side effects of Dihydroergotamine Intranasal include:
- nasal congestion or irritation
- changes in the sense of taste
- sore throat
- nausea
- vomiting
- dizziness
- fatigue
- runny or stuffy nose
- nosebleeds
- headache
- drowsiness
- anxiety
- depression
- cold sweats
- pain, soreness, burning, tingling, or dryness in the nose or throat
Serious side effects of Dihydroergotamine Intranasal include:
- hives
- difficulty breathing
- swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
- sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body)
- sudden severe headache
- slurred speech
- problems with vision or balance
- chest pain or heavy feeling
- pain spreading to the jaw or shoulder
- nausea
- sweating
- general ill feeling
- muscle pain in your arms or legs
- weakness of the legs
- numbness or tingling
- pale or blue-colored appearance in the fingers or toes
- swelling or itching in any part of the body
- stomach cramps
- bloody diarrhea
- severe headache
- blurred vision
- buzzing in the ears
- anxiety
- confusion
- chest pain
- shortness of breath
- uneven heartbeats
- seizure
Rare side effects of Dihydroergotamine Intranasal include:
- none
Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects:
- Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, coordination loss, unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors.
- Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights.
- Serious heart symptoms include fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in the chest; shortness of breath; sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, or passing out.
This is not a complete list of side effects and other serious side effects or health problems that may occur because of the use of this drug. Call your doctor for medical advice about serious side effects or adverse reactions. You may report side effects or health problems to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.