methysergide
methysergide (meth-i-ser-jyd) n. a drug administered by mouth to prevent severe migraine attacks and cluster headaches and to control diarrhoea associated with carcinoid syndrome. It is administered under supervision in hospital because it carries a risk of dangerous fibrotic reactions. Trade name: Deseril.
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