Ergoloid mesylates

Ergoloid mesylates is used to help improve thinking (mental) and self-care abilities in people showing signs of dementia due to aging or conditions like Alzheimer's disease.

Ergoloid mesylates is not a cure for dementia or for any underlying condition that may cause reduced mental ability.

Ergoloid mesylates will not help with dementia caused by mental illness, mood disorders, or neurological diseases.

Ergoloid mesylates may also be used for other reasons not mentioned in this medication guide.

Ergoloid mesylates is usually taken 3 times a day. Follow all instructions on your prescription label. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Your doctor will need to check your progress at regular visits while you are using ergoloid mesylates. Your family or other caregivers should also watch for changes in your mood or symptoms.

It may take up to 4 weeks before your symptoms improve. For best results, continue using the medication as directed.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 3 weeks of treatment.

Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.

You should not take ergoloid mesylates if you have a history of mental illness or psychosis.

You should not take ergoloid mesylates if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

• a history of mental illness or psychosis.

It is not known if ergoloid mesylates will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using ergoloid mesylates.

It is not known if ergoloid mesylates passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Ergoloid mesylates may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor right away if you notice:

• any changes in memory, alertness, mood, appetite, energy level, or your ability to care for yourself.

Common side effects of ergoloid mesylates may include:

• nausea or other stomach discomfort.

This is not a complete list of side effects, and others may happen. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Usual Adult Dose for Dementia:

1 mg orally 3 times a dayComments:-The decision to treat an individual with an ill-defined decline in mental capacity may result in missing underlying conditions that could be reversible and treatable; great care should be exercised to exclude delirium secondary to systemic disease, primary neurological disease, or primary disturbance of mood as possible conditions prior to treatment.-Continued clinical evaluation is necessary during treatment as the patient's condition may evolve sufficiently to allow for a specific diagnosis and specific alternative treatment. Use: Symptomatic relief of an idiopathic decline in mental capacity effecting self-care, mood, motivation, cognitive and interpersonal skills.

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.

Seek emergency medical help or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

Follow your doctor's instructions regarding any limits on food, drinks, or activities.

Other drugs may interact with ergoloid mesylates, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Inform each of your health care providers about all medicines you are currently using and any medicine you begin or stop using.