Nicergoline
Information about Nicergoline
Nicergoline uses
Nicergoline is used in Acute migraine headache and Raynaud's disease.
How nicergoline works
Nicergoline works by constricting (narrowing) these blood vessels, thereby relieving the migraine headaches. Nicergoline decreases vascular resistance and increases arterial blood flow, improving the utilization of oxygen and glucose by the blood vessels as well as other areas of the body. It also prevents platelet aggregation which coagulates the blood excessively, giving rise to blood clots and interfering with the blood circulation. Additionally it has antioxidant properties that enhance healing in Raynaud’s disease.
Common side effects of nicergoline
Fatigue, Nausea, Vomiting, Taste change, Agitation, Muscle pain, Restlessness, Hot flashes, Sleep disturbance, Dizziness
Available Medicine for Nicergoline
Expert advice for Nicergoline
- Nicergoline helps in the prevention and treatment of migraine headaches.
- Do not take it to treat an acute attack of migraine.
- Some tips that may help avoid a migraine attack:
- Have your meals at the same time everyday
- Avoid bright lights and extreme temperatures
- Avoid loud music and noisy places
- Avoid chocolates, cheese, processed food, alcohol and smoking
- Get sufficient sleep and avoid stress
- It should be taken at night-time before going to bed.
- It may cause sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Nicergoline affects you.
- Do not stop taking the medication suddenly as it can cause worsening of headaches.
Frequently asked questions for Nicergoline
Nicergoline
Q. Is Nicergoline FDA approved?
No. Nicergoline is not approved by the US- Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Q. What is Nicergoline used for?
Nicergoline is a vasoactive drug that is used in disorders related to blood vessels in the brain (including vascular dementia), eye (including macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy) and other parts of the body (including Raynaud’s syndrome, migraine) that impair the blood flow to these organs and affect their functioning.