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Ergotamine

Ergotamine is an ergot compound whose overuse may provoke the development of chronic daily headaches. The drug is available in oral, inhalant, under-the-tongue (sublingual), and suppository form. Oral forms of the drug should be used for symptoms with slow onset, whereas suppository forms are favored for rapid-onset migraines.

Last reviewed on: May 2010
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