DHE 45

D.H.E. 45 (dihydroergotamine mesylate) is an ergot alkaloid used to treat a migraine or cluster headache attack. D.H.E. 45 will only treat a headache that has already begun and will not prevent headaches or reduce the number of attacks. D.H.E. 45 is available in generic form. Common side effects of D.H.E. 45 include dizziness, drowsiness, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, flushing (redness or tingly feeling under the skin), increased sweating, anxiety, or skin rash. Tell your doctor if you experience serious side effects of D.H.E. 45 including slow/fast/irregular heartbeat, tingling/pain/coldness in the fingers or toes, whitish fingers/toes/nails, loss of feeling in the fingers or toes, bluish hands or feet, muscle pain or weakness in the arms or legs, severe stomach or abdominal pain, lower back pain, or little or no urine.

D.H.E. 45 Injection is administered in a dose of 1 mL intravenously, intramuscularly or subcutaneously. The total weekly dosage should not exceed 6 mL. D.H.E. 45 may interact with other migraine headache medicines, zileuton, cold or allergy medications, nicotine, diet pills, stimulants, medication to treat ADHD, antidepressants, antifungal medications, or heart or blood pressure medication. Tell your doctor all medications you use. D.H.E. 45 may harm a fetus and must not be used during pregnancy. Men and women should use 2 forms of birth control (e.g., condoms, birth control pill) while using this medication. Consult your doctor to discuss birth control. This drug may pass into breast milk and could have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Breastfeeding is not recommended while using this drug.

Our D.H.E. 45 (dihydroergotamine mesylate) Side Effects Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information on the potential side effects when taking this medication.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using dihydroergotamine and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

• fast or slow heart rate, swelling or itching in any part of your body;
• chest pain spreading to the arm or shoulder, and nausea, sweating, or general ill feeling;
• sudden numbness or weakness, sudden headache, confusion, or problems with vision, speech, or balance;
• leg weakness, muscle pain in your arms or legs;
• numbness, tingling, and a pale or blue-colored appearance in your fingers or toes;
• stomach cramps, diarrhea that may be bloody;
• cough with stabbing chest pain and trouble breathing; or
• dangerously high blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, buzzing in your ears, anxiety, confusion, chest pain, shortness of breath).

Less serious side effects may include:

• headache, dizziness, feeling anxious;
• diarrhea;
• sweating, mild skin rash, redness or tingly feeling under your skin.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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