Is cafergot being discontinued?

Hi everyone, I live in Ireland and the supply has dried up here too. I've been getting Cafergot and Hemicraneal, which is similar, with Paracetamol, in Spain and Italy over the counter without prescription for years now. I think they might require a prescription soon as the last time I got my supply I could only purchase a couple of boxes at a time. They're still available there though for now. I hope this is helpful as I know only too well what you're all going through and the thoughts of no supply was making me pretty anxious too! Best of luck to you all.

We have been ordering brand name Cafergot with a 1/100 formulation from SafeDrugsOnline for a few years now. It costs $60 for a 90 day supply. Just mention the name Lesley Finn and you will get a discount.

Back in the 80's, I became ill with chronic Epstein-Barr syndrome. I began having Migraines more and more frequently until I was waking up with one every single morning! Caffergot was prescribed for them and it worked very well. I was concerned about taking so many so my Dr. suggested taking one each night at bedtime. It worked. One a day kept me headache free. Then the Dr. put me on Effexor. My migraines stopped completely. That was in the 80's. I no longer needed caffergot and have not had a migraine since. I know that migraines have many causes. My Dr. said any infection can set one off but I thought that this information might help some of you.
I know how frequent migraines can ruin your life. I cannot understand why Caffergot is no longer available and feel terrible that those companies have chosen profits over the welfare of people. My best to all of you sufferers. May you find a solution soon. Love to all, Mary Cassat

This is an old question but I've also been suffering because I'm unable to get it in the UK - however I've found that it's available in Spain without prescription and just over €1 for a pack of 10, I've just been going into pharmacies and asking for it to stock up. Thought this might be useful for other suffers to know as it's a common holiday destination!

Hi, I realize that this question is three years old, but I just want to let you all know that Cafergot 1-100 mg is available in the United States. It's manufactured by Sandoz, and the cash price for 30 tablets was $330. My insurance brought it to $70, but yes, it is available. I'm in the southern part of the U.S. and it was in stock at my fairly small pharmacy. I hope this helps those who really need it; it's my first time trying it and I was shocked that it worked!

I live in Malaysia and thank goodness we have a generic supply of Cafergot called Caffox. From what I have been told by the pharmacist Caffox is manufactured in Singapore however I have not verified that. I looks, tastes and works. So I am happy as a clam.

BUT I am now in a panic attack because I am now suffering from high blood pressure, one of the main no no's for Cafergot. Looking at my records the cardiogist cannot figure the cause of my high blood pressure except for my increased use of Cafergot. In the past year my migraines have centred around my periods and last around 2 weeks. So now I do not know what to do. Like all of you Cafergot is the only thing that has worked for me for the past 25 years. Imigran, even the nasal spray is useless.

If anyone has advise on how I can deal with this latest issue pleasssseee help! Thank you.

Don't give up. After the panic attack, go to a pharmacy that has the capability to make up the drug from scratch ("compound" is the term they use). The ingredients are simple -- caffeine and ergotamine tartrate (I think I got that right). However, I don't know about the availability of ergotamine in the UK. I learned here in Canada that it was not a banned substance (Health Canada) but, if it had to be imported it had to be ordered in by a licenced company (which the pharmacy knew how to find). My order ended up on back order because of the erg., but after a couple of false starts I`ve got the meds. My pharmacy said they did this (compounding) all the time for drugs that had gone out of production. They didn`t think it was a big deal. It was for me for a while there!

All the very best.

Cafergot was recently discontinued in Canada. None of the expensive designer drugs was as effective. I found a suggestion online that a _compounding pharmacy_ could compound it. My doctor found one, Smith's Pharmacy in Toronto, and I now have Cafergot once again! I had them compound it in a half strength dosage, 0.5 mg ergotamine tartrate and 50 mg caffeine citrate, which usually is enough for me (half a tablet). Works like a charm!

I have been on Migril for over 30 years which I see from the above posts has been suggested as an alternative to Cafergot. It has been my saviour and lifeline over the years so was absolutely gutted to go for a repeat prescription to Boots yesterday to be told it is suddenly unavailable. Is there anywhere you can order meds to the UK from abroad as I don't think I can exist without it!

I could not remember where this question was posted online; even though I have used drugs.com since I learned... (I had better add it to my list of favorites).
I saw an ad on TV and found that only 30 miles away the pharmacist will compound ergotamine for me- AND, at a very reasonable price!
I am so happy I could dance- But with 30 fractures I'd best not try...

I almost lost it on my pharmacist when they told me that Cafergot was discontinued. After doing a small amount of research, I found a company locally that will compound it for a reasonable cost. Who knew it was that easy. I am in Edmonton, AB, Canada.

Migril is the closest replacement to Cafergot . Here in the UK it's available on prescription. They've added the anti sickness drug cyclizine to the caffeine and ergotamine compound. My mother took half a tablet and that worked the same as 1 Cafergot. The dosage of ergotamine is double(2mg) that of Cafergot so be aware of that.