Dihydroergotamine and Vomiting: What Users Say

• Anonymous
• January 18, 2012

Dihydroergotamine for Migraine "I have been getting severe migraines for more than 25 years. 99% of the time, they would result in a trip to the ER for a few injections - since I can't keep anything in my stomach, pills were not a solution. Suppositories to control the vomiting so that I could take pills only made me more miserable - in other ways - and offered little to no benefit. Last year, my neurologist prescribed Migranal Nasal Spray. Wow. What a life changer! Within 30 minutes, I am good to go with little to no remaining headache. There isn't even enough time for the vomiting to start. I really want to spread the word on this to other migraine sufferers. It has been an amazing solution for me."

• Aph...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 12, 2023

Dihydroergotamine for Migraine "Used one time during a migraine episode (7 out of ten pain), the pain diminished in about 10 minutes to a 2-3 out of ten. The device/setup is a bit time-consuming but easy to use. However, side effects started immediately with dizziness, unwell physical and mental sensation, as well as severe burning in the nasal cavity/sinuses. I experienced nausea and abdominal pain (7 out of ten) for the next 2-3 hours. I took 25 mg of Phenergan, yet I still projectile vomited 2 hours after the nausea began. I also experienced tingling in my arms and hands with mild to moderate discomfort. My sinuses became congested within the first hour and lasted the remainder of the night. I was unable to breathe through my nose until the following day. The next morning, I awoke with mild nausea, diarrhea, fatigue, and a malaise feeling. Yes, the migraine dissipated and did not return the next day, but the side effects are too much for me to bear. I have had better experiences with other migraine medications, like Nurtec ODT."

• Nat...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 25, 2022

Dihydroergotamine for Migraine "Side effects were nausea, vomiting, irritated skin site. Hospitalized for 3 days for 6 IV treatments. Pretreatment is Benadryl 50 mg and Zofran 8 mg. Positive side effects were fewer migraines and side effects of migraines for 10 months."

• New...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 26, 2023

For Migraine "After being refused permission to try medications from my pain treatment clinic, who only offered me super expensive and quite unpleasant/frightening surgical treatments and epidural steroid (and other serious types) injections, I found a way around them. I called my insurance and asked for medications that wouldn't require prior authorization from my pain clinic provider. Thankfully, I was successful and found an online appointment with a doctor who wrote me a prescription for this medication nasal spray. After 15 years of chronic and severe daily migraines (causing light, sound, fragrance, and ultra-sensitivity-induced vomiting) and countless painful procedures that didn't help whatsoever, this medication worked within 15 minutes. By 30 minutes, my migraine was completely gone. I am so very pleased that I don't have to worry any longer and can start living my life again without the fear of being crippled by debilitating and uncontrollable head throbbing and suffering."