What is Hydergine/Ergoloid used for?

This medicine is used to treat mental decline associated with aging in adults over 60 years of age.

If you have any questions about your medicine, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider. This medicine is only to be used by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not give it to others. This information is advisory only. It does not contain all information about this medicine. If you have any questions about your medicine, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.

How should Hydergine/Ergoloid be stored?

Store below 77 degrees F. Keep this medicine out of reach of children.

General drug information:

When should Hydergine/Ergoloid not be taken?

Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to any ingredient in this medicine you have a psychotic disorder

What precautions should I follow when taking Hydergine/Ergoloid?

Before using this medicine, tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription medicine if you have any other medical condition

What special warning(s) should I be aware of when taking Hydergine/Ergoloid?

Do not administer this medicine to older individual with normal cognitive functions

What are the side effects of Hydergine/Ergoloid?

Most severe: vomiting, headaches, dizziness, flushing, blurring of vision, rash, anorexia, nasal stuffiness, abdominal cramps, bradycardia or tachycardia.

Most common:  Nausea; stomach problems.

Other: None

How should I take Hydergine/Ergoloid?

How much medicine you take and how often you take it depends on many factors, including the condition being treated and the age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount or frequency of the medicine you are taking, talk with your health care provider. Improvements may be seen after 3 to 4 weeks of taking this medicine. Do not take more medicine than prescribed unless advised to do so by your health care provider. Patients with previous medical conditions (psychotic disorders) should talk with their health care provider before taking this medicine. Do not take any other over-the-counter or prescription medicines without talking with your doctor. If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your doctor. If more than one dose is missed, contact your doctor or pharmacist.