Methylergonovine Side Effects

Brand Names: Methergine

Please note - some side effects for Methylergonovine may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.

Side Effects of Methylergonovine - for the Consumer

Methylergonovine

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Methylergonovine:

Nausea; vomiting.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); blood in the urine; burning, tingling, numbness, or unusually pale skin of the fingers or toes; chest pain or tightness; dizziness; fainting; fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; hallucinations; numbness or pain of an arm or leg; seizure; severe or persistent headache, vomiting, or stomach pain; shortness of breath; sudden vision changes.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.

Methylergonovine Tablets

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Methylergonovine Tablets:

Nausea; vomiting.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); blood in the urine; chest pain or tightness; dizziness; fainting; fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; hallucinations; numbness or pain of an arm or leg; seizure; severe or persistent headache, vomiting, or stomach pain; shortness of breath; sudden vision changes.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.

Side Effects by Body System - for Healthcare Professionals

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular side effects have included palpitations, hypertension, hypotension, acute myocardial infarction, transient chest pains, arterial spasm (coronary and peripheral), bradycardia, and tachycardia.

Hematologic

Hematologic side effects have included thrombophlebitis.

Metabolic

Metabolic side effects have included water intoxication.

Nervous system

Nervous system side effects have included tinnitus, hallucinations and dizziness.

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects have included diarrhea, foul taste, nausea and vomiting.

Dermatologic

Dermatologic side effects have included diaphoresis and rash.

Genitourinary

Genitourinary side effects have included hematuria.

Respiratory

Respiratory side effects have included dyspnea and nasal congestion.

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