Migranal (Dihydroergotamine) for Migraine | MyMigraineTeam

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Overview
Migranal is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat acute migraines. Migranal is also referred to by its drug name, Dihydroergotamine.

Migranal is an ergot alkaloid. Ergot alkaloids are believed to work by constricting blood vessels in the brain and inhibiting the transmission of brain signals.

How do I take it?
Migranal is generally taken at the first sign of a migraine attack.

Migranal comes in form of nasal spray.

Side effects
The FDA-approved label for Migranal lists common side effects including dizziness, nasal discomfort, altered sense of taste, nausea, and vomiting.

Rare but serious side effects listed for Migranal include pulmonary fibrosis and ischemia (insufficient blood supply to a body part).

For more details about this treatment, visit:
Migranal – Valeant
http://www.migranal.com/

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