Sansert

Methysergide

Methysergide, sold under the brand names Deseril and Sansert, is a monoaminergic medication of the ergoline and lysergamide groups which is used in the prophylaxis and treatment of migraine and cluster headaches.[1] It has been withdrawn from the market in the United States and Canada due to adverse effects.[2] It is taken by mouth.[2] Methysergide is no longer recommended as a first line treatment protocol by international headache societies, h...

Does anyone know if Sansert is available anywhere in the world? My understanding is that it is no longer sold in the US and the pharmacy I tried in Canada said it has not been available to them for some time. I am looking for relief for daily, migraine headaches. Sansert use to provide prophylactic help. Any new treatment anyone about which anyone can advise me? Joel ## Although Sansert is no longer made in N America, it is in the UK (as Deseril 1 mg). Some Canadian pharmacies will provide with a prescription with this name or as methysergide ## wow... I have the same issue, I am allergic to maltodextrin, found in imitation sugars.. I accidently allowed some in my body by eating an ice cream product that hat maltodextrin in it. When this happens it triggers cluster headaches in me. Sans...

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I have been taking Sansert, later called Deseril in the U.K., and had almost none of the chronic daily migraines I had been suffering from for several years. Finally, I had a life without pain again, and I felt reborn. Like the rest of you, I am desperate to have this medication back on the market. Life with a constant migraine and vomiting is no life at all. I have called several compounders in the U.S., and none of them are willing to try making it. Others say they will make it, but they balk at the cost of it. Others say the raw materials are no longer available. Too many stories, and not enough answers. Are any of you taking this medication from a U.S. compounding pharmacy? Does it work for you? If so, are you willing to share the pharmacy name here? If no one has had any success, d...

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Drug Index

Methysergide, sold under the brand names Deseril and Sansert, is a monoaminergic medication of the ergoline and lysergamide groups which is used in the prophylaxis and treatment of migraine and cluster headaches.[1] It has been withdrawn from the market in the United States and Canada due to adverse effects.[2] It is taken by mouth.[2] Methysergide is no longer recommended as a first line treatment protocol by international headache societies, h...

NDC Database

Sansert 2 mg Oral Tablet by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation ## Markings: SANDOZ;78-58 ## Shape: Oval ## Color: Yellow ## Active Ingredients: Methysergide