Compare Axert vs. Cafergot
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
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Treats migraine headaches.
Cafergot (ergotamine / caffeine) can treat migraines, but you're more likely to have side effects.
Upsides
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- Cafergot (ergotamine / caffeine) works better than other medicines if your migraines usually last more than 2 days or if you have more frequent migraines.
Downsides
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- Cafergot (ergotamine / caffeine) can't stop migraines from happening. They can only treat them.
- Cafergot (ergotamine / caffeine) can only be used for migraines. It doesn't work for other types of headaches.
- Smoking or using products that contain nicotine can make Cafergot (ergotamine / caffeine) less effective.
Used for
- Migraine (Acute)
- Migraine
- Vascular headache
Dosage forms
- Pill
- Pill
- Suppository
Price
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$109.05
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Side effects
The Axert (Almotriptan) FDA package insert doesn’t have numbers about how common side effects are.
The Cafergot (ergotamine / caffeine) FDA package insert doesn’t have numbers about how common side effects are.
Risks and risk factors
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- Heart and circulation problems
- Overdosing Cafergot (ergotamine / caffeine)
- Taking triptans (Imitrex, Axert, Maxalt, Amerge, Frova) for migraines
- Dependency and withdrawal
- Taking Cafergot (ergotamine / caffeine) regularly for months
- Danger to fetus