Drug details
Sansert (methysergide maleate)
type of Antimigraine Agents
Sansert (methysergide maleate) is an anti-migraine medication used to prevent vascular headaches (e.g., migraines) and to reduce their severity. The brand name Sansert is discontinued, but generic versions may be available.
The drug is often used to treat Migraine .
This drug may have the following side effects:
- nausea
- diarrhea
- fever
- vomiting
- lightheadedness
- dizziness
- fatigue
- constipation
- shortness of breath
- rash
- abdominal pain
- drowsiness
- heartburn
- weakness
- poor coordination
- hair loss
- insomnia
- weight gain or loss
- general feeling of being unwell (malaise)
- facial flushing
- muscle or joint aches or discomfort
- backache
- urinary problems
- leg pain or swelling
- numbness or cold feeling in the extremities, or
The following drugs are related to Sansert, either as a replacement or used together:
- Imitrex Injection (sumatriptan succinate injection)
- Maxalt (rizatriptan benzoate)
- Nurtec ODT (rimegepant orally disintegrating tablets, for sublingual or oral use)
- RizaFilm (rizatriptan oral film)
The following supplements are related to Sansert, and may be used together with the drug:
- Magnesium (s.)
- Coenzyme Q-10 (s.)
- Melatonin (s.)
- Butterbur (s.)
- Caffeine (s.)
- Capsicum (s.)
- Feverfew (s.)