Common side effects of Cafergot include:
- Upset stomach,
- Throwing up,
- Nausea,
- Restlessness or trouble sleeping,
- Dizziness.
Serious side effects of Cafergot include:
- Chest pain or pressure,
- Slow heartbeat,
- Swelling,
- Dizziness or passing out,
- Muscle pain or weakness,
- Change in color of hands or feet from pale to blue or red,
- Numbness, pain, tingling, or cold feeling of the hands or feet,
- Any sores or wounds on the fingers or toes.
Signs to watch for:
High Blood Pressure: bad headache or dizziness, passing out, or change in eyesight
Allergic Reaction: ash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.