What side effects may I notice from receiving Dihydroergotamine?

Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:
-Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
-Bleeding in the brain—severe headache, stiff neck, confusion, dizziness, change in vision, numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg, trouble speaking, trouble walking, vomiting
-Burning, pain, tingling, or color changes in the hands, arms, legs, or feet
-Dry cough, shortness of breath or trouble breathing
-Heart rhythm changes—fast or irregular heartbeat, dizziness, feeling faint or lightheaded, chest pain, trouble breathing
-Increase in blood pressure
-Stroke—sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg, trouble speaking, confusion, trouble walking, loss of balance or coordination, dizziness, severe headache, change in vision
-Sudden or severe stomach pain, bloody diarrhea, fever, nausea, vomiting
-Pain in the lower back or sides
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
-Diarrhea
-Dizziness
-Flushing
-General discomfort and fatigue
-Sweating

This list may not describe all possible side effects for Dihydroergotamine. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.