Other names: DHE
Categories: Prescription Medication
Description:
Dihydroergotamine (DHE) is an ergot alkaloid used for the acute treatment of migraines, particularly in severe or refractory cases. It works by constricting cranial blood vessels and inhibiting neurogenic inflammation.
-Common side effects: nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and flushing (often pretreated with an antiemetic like metoclopramide or prochlorperazine).
-Contraindicated in patients with cardiovascular disease, uncontrolled hypertension, pregnancy, or recent triptan/ergotamine use due to vasoconstriction risks.
-Not recommended for frequent use due to the risk of ergotism (severe vasospasm leading to ischemia).
Treatment For:
AI generated Summary: Based on the provided information, there are no user reviews available for the treatment "Dihydroergotamine" against the disease "Migraine headache". The author has not provided any review or rating for this treatment. Therefore, it is not possible to determine the effectiveness of Dihydroergotamine in treating migraine headaches based on the given data.
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