belladonna, ergotamine, and phenobarbital

Brand name(s):

belladonna/ergotamine/phenobarbital, Bel-Phen-Ergot, Bellamine, Bellamor, Bellaphen-S, Bellaspas, Bellergal-S, Duragal-S, Eperbel-S, Spastrin

What is the most important information I should know about belladonna, ergotamine, and phenobarbital?

Do not use this medication if you have a history of stroke or blood clots, or if you have glaucoma, heart disease, liver disease, kidney disease, porphyria, or high blood pressure. This medication can cause birth defects in an unborn baby. Do not use if you are pregnant. Use an effective form of birth control, and tell your doctor if you become pregnant during treatment. This medication contains phenobarbital, which may be habit-forming. You may have withdrawal symptoms when you stop using this medication after using it over a long period of time. Do not stop using this medication suddenly without first talking to your doctor. You may need to gradually reduce the dose. Avoid drinking alcohol, which can increase some of the side effects of belladonna, ergotamine, and phenobarbital.

Avoid using other medicines that make you sleepy (such as cold medicine, pain medication, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures, depression or anxiety). They can add to sleepiness caused by belladonna, ergotamine, and phenobarbital.

This medication can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.

What is belladonna, ergotamine, and phenobarbital?

Belladonna is a naturally occurring mixture that produces many effects in the body. It reduces spasms within the stomach and intestines, the bladder, and the biliary (liver) system. Belladonna also reduces the secretions of many organs, which helps control conditions such as excess stomach acid.

Ergotamine narrows the blood vessels involved in circulation to the head. Ergotamine can also alter blood flow patterns involved in vascular headaches, such as migraines.

Phenobarbital is a barbiturate that reduces brain and nervous system activity.

The combination of belladonna, ergotamine, and phenobarbital is used to treat symptoms of menopause including hot flashes, sweating, increased heart rate, dizziness, restlessness, headache, anxiety, and trouble sleeping.

Belladonna, ergotamine, and phenobarbital may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

What should I discuss with my health care provider before taking belladonna, ergotamine, and phenobarbital?

Do not use this medication if you have:

narrow-angle glaucoma;
heart disease;
liver disease;
kidney disease;
porphyria;
a history of circulation problems, stroke, or blood clots;
high blood pressure; or
if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

Before using belladonna, ergotamine, and phenobarbital, tell your doctor if you have:

a stomach problem called pyloric obstruction; or
angina (chest pain).

If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to use this medication, or you may need a dosage adjustment or special tests during treatment.

FDA pregnancy category X. This medication can cause birth defects. Do not use belladonna, ergotamine, and phenobarbital if you are pregnant. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant during treatment. Use an effective form of birth control while you are using this medication. This medication can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. This medication contains phenobarbital, which may be habit-forming. You may have withdrawal symptoms when you stop using this medication after using it over a long period of time. Do not stop using this medication suddenly without first talking to your doctor. You may need to gradually reduce the dose.

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