Drug details

Cafergot (ergotamine tartrate and caffeine)

type of Ergot Derivatives

Cafergot (ergotamine tartrate and caffeine) is a combination of an ergot alkaloid and a stimulant used to treat a migraine type headache. Cafergot will only treat a headache that has already begun. Cafergot will not prevent migraine headaches or reduce the number of attacks. Cafergot should not be used to treat common tension headaches or any headache that seems to be different from your usual migraine headaches. Cafergot may be available in generic form.

The drug is often used to treat Migraine .

This drug may have the following side effects:

• nausea,
• vomiting,
• dizziness,
• itching
• restlessness,
• weakness, or
• upset stomach,
• trouble sleeping,
• spinning sensation,

The following drugs are related to Cafergot, either as a replacement or used together:

• Ajovy (fremanezumab-vfrm injection)
• Vyepti (eptinezumab-jjmr injection for intravenous use)
• Ergomar (ergotamine tartrate tablets)
• Sumavel DosePro (sumatriptan injection)

The following supplements are related to Cafergot, and may be used together with the drug:

• Magnesium (s.)
• Coenzyme Q-10 (s.)
• Melatonin (s.)
• Butterbur (s.)
• Caffeine (s.)
• Capsicum (s.)
• Feverfew (s.)