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What you should
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Please read this carefully Before you start to take your medicine, even if you have taken 
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Cafergot 
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before. If you have any questions or are not sure about anything ask your doctor or pharmacist (chemist)
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The name of your medicine is Cafergot (ergotamine with caffeine) It should be taken at the start of a migraine attach to relieve the symptoms and stop the attack getting worse.
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Things to remember about Cafergot    
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Take your medicine exactly as your doctor tells you. Remember to keep a record of how many tablets you take in a day and in a week. DO NOT TAKE CAFERGOT EVERY DAY.
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It you start to take any other medicine make sure your doctor or pharmacist knows.
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Keep your medicine away from children.
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You will find more about your tablets inside this leaflet. 
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Your medicine is called 
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Cafergot
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. The ergotamine in this medicine  affects the tension of the blood vessels causing your migraine attack. Your tablets also contain caffeine, this helps the ergotamine to be absorbed into the body more quickly so you get quicker relief from your migraine.
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Before taking your medicine
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Do not take 
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Cafergot
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  if you are pregnant or become pregnant or if you are breast-feeding a baby Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you suffer from any of the following:- kidney or liver disease, circulation or heart problems, or if you are taking medicine for high blood pressure
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Taking your medicine
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It is important to take your medicine correctly. Take only the amount directed by your doctor. The label will tell you how much to take and how often. If it doesn't or you are not sure ask your doctor or pharmacist <PB n=7> <CB n=2> <FIGURE></FIGURE> <CB n=1>
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Remove the tablet from the foil as shown in the picture.
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Always take the tablets with water and swallow them whole.
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It is important to keep a record of how many tablets you take. You should not use more than 4 tablets in 24 hours. Do not take 
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 every day. Leave a gap of at least 4 days before taking a further dose. You should not use more than 8 tablets in a week. If you are not getting relief from your migraine do not take more tablets, tell your doctor.
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If you find your headaches occur more often tell your doctor.
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Overdose
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: If you accidentally take too much of your medicine, tell your doctor immediately or go to your nearest Casualty Department.
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*After taking your medicine
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There is no need to worry if you develop an upset stomach, but tell your doctor at your next visit.
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If you develop numbness or tingling in your fingers or toes, tell your doctor immediately.
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Storing your medicine
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Keep your tablets in a safe place where children cannot reach them. Your tablets could harm them.
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It your doctor decides to stop your treatment return any leftover medicine to the pharmacist.  Only keep them if your doctor tells you to.
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What's in your
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Cafergot
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Further Information
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REMEMBER
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This leaflet does not contain complete information about your medicine. If you have any questions, or are unsure about anything ask your pharmacist.
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Cafergot
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 is a registered Trade Mark.
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Sandoz Pharmaceuticals PL 0101/5C23R Sandoz Products (Ireland) Limited PA 13/5/1
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