Elavil (See Amitriptyline)

Ergomar Tablets

Rx, abortive, ergot derivative generally effective, but many potential side effects including nausea, dizziness, anxiety available in tablets, injections, and suppositories causes severe rebound headaches when taken often contraindicated for patients with hypertension or cardiac risk factors Do not take ergotamine if you are pregnant or if you are planning a pregnancy. Ergotamine is in the FDA pregnancy category X. This means that ergotamine will cause birth defects in an unborn baby. Ergotamine can induce uterine contractions, which can result in abortion, and it can restrict blood flow to the fetus. Ergotamine passes into breast milk and can cause vomiting and diarrhea in a nursing infant. Do not take ergotamine if you are breast-feeding a baby. more info

Excedrin Extra Strength & Excedrin Migraine

OTC, analgesic Aspirin, acetaminophen, caffeine effective for some people with mild to moderate migraine causes rebound headaches when taken often risk for liver & kidney damage with long-term use see also: Aspirin, Acetaminophen more info: FDA info  ** Guide note: Excedrin Extra Strength and Excedrin Migraine contain exactly the same ingredients. I recommend purchasing whichever is less expensive where you shop.

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