Cafergot Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • fluid retention in the legs, feet, arms or hands

    • If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • irritation of the stomach or intestines
  • difficulty sleeping
  • nervousness
  • dry mouth
  • drowsiness
  • dizziness
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • diarrhea

    • INFREQUENT side effects

    If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

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    If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • over excitement

    • RARE side effects

    If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • extra heartbeats
  • confusion
  • a change in vision
  • decreased pupil size
  • high blood pressure
  • angina, a type of chest pain
  • abnormal heart rhythm
  • constriction of blood vessels of the extremities
  • low blood pressure
  • a condition where there is formation of fibrous tissue in the lung called pulmonary fibrosis
  • insufficient blood supply to the colon
  • retroperitoneal fibrosis
  • a sudden and temporary constriction of the muscle in the coronary artery
  • thickening of the lining of the lung
  • fibrous thickening of the heart valves

    • If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • agitation
  • blind spot in the eye
  • ringing in the ears
  • muscle tremors
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • high blood sugar
  • irritability
  • hyperesthesia, an increased nerve sensitivity
  • anxious feelings
  • fast heartbeat
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