Ergotamine certainly is not a new medication. It is one of the oldest around for treating migraines. It is a dangerous drug, and given the availability of other more effective treatments for migraines should not be used even if the mother is not breastfeeding. Jack Newman, MD, FRCPC *********************************************** The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html