Methergine and Dyspnea - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Dyspnea is reported as a side effect among people who take Methergine (methylergonovine maleate), especially for people who are female, 20-29 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Celebrex, and have Vaginal bleeding.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Dyspnea when taking Methergine. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 957 people who have side effects when taking Methergine from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Methergine?

Methergine has active ingredients of methylergonovine maleate. It is often used in migraine. eHealthMe is studying from 999 Methergine users. Check the latest studies of Methergine.

What is Dyspnea?

Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing) is found to be associated with 3,715 drugs and 6,067 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Dyspnea.

On Jul, 20, 2026

957 people reported to have side effects when taking Methergine.
Among them, 58 people (6.06%) have Dyspnea.

Among these 58 people:

How long have people been on Methergine when they have Dyspnea? *

What is the gender of people who have Dyspnea when taking Methergine? *

female: 85.45 %
male: 14.55 %

What is the age of people who have Dyspnea when taking Methergine? *

What are other drugs people take besides Methergine? *

Oxytocin: 5 people, 8.62%
Celebrex: 5 people, 8.62%
Prilosec: 4 people, 6.90%
Tetracycline Hydrochloride: 4 people, 6.90%
Marcaine: 4 people, 6.90%
Morphine: 4 people, 6.90%
Tylenol: 4 people, 6.90%
Syntocinon: 3 people, 5.17%
Yasmin: 3 people, 5.17%
Cytotec: 3 people, 5.17%

What are other side effects people have besides Dyspnea? *

Skin Discoloration - Bluish (bluish colour of skin): 16 people, 27.59%
Nausea And Vomiting: 15 people, 25.86%
Chest Pain: 11 people, 18.97%
Tachypnea: 11 people, 18.97%
Bradycardia (abnormally slow heart action): 10 people, 17.24%
Complication Of Delivery: 9 people, 15.52%
Mydriasis (a dilation of the pupil): 9 people, 15.52%
Abdominal Pain: 8 people, 13.79%
Headache (pain in head): 8 people, 13.79%
Hypertonia (abnormal increase in muscle tension and a reduced ability of a muscle to stretch): 8 people, 13.79%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Postpartum Haemorrhage (bleeding in woman after she has given birth): 5 people, 8.62%
Vaginal Bleeding: 5 people, 8.62%
Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods: 2 people, 3.45%
Birth Control: 2 people, 3.45%
Depression: 2 people, 3.45%
Epidural Anaesthesia: 2 people, 3.45%
Haemochromatosis (body to absorb more iron than usual from food): 2 people, 3.45%
Headache (pain in head): 2 people, 3.45%
Abdominal Pain: 2 people, 3.45%
Procedural Pain: 2 people, 3.45%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on methylergonovine maleate (the active ingredients of Methergine) and Methergine (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

DISCLAIMER: All material available on eHealthMe.com is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified healthcare provider. All information is observation-only. Our phase IV clinical studies alone cannot establish cause-effect relationship. Different individuals may respond to medication in different ways. Every effort has been made to ensure that all information is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. The use of the eHealthMe site and its content is at your own risk.

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