Naratriptan



Amerge®







Naratriptan

(NAR a trip tan)

U.S. Brand Names
Amerge®
Canadian Brand Names
Amerge®
Mexican Brand Names
Naramig®
Pharmacologic Category
Serotonin 5-HT
Reasons not to take this medicine
  • If you have an allergy to naratriptan or any other part of this medicine.
  • Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.
  • If you have any of the following conditions: Chest pain or pressure, heart disease, pain in your legs while walking, poor intestinal blood flow, or uncontrolled high blood pressure.
  • If you have had a recent heart attack.
  • If you are using this medicine to prevent migraine headaches.
  • If you have taken almotriptan, frovatriptan, rizatriptan, sumatriptan, or zolmitriptan in the last 24 hours.
  • If you have taken ergotamine, methysergide, or dihydroergotamine in the last 24 hours.
What is this medicine used for?
  • This medicine is used to treat headaches.
  • It may take 3 hours to see the full effect.
How does it work?
  • Naratriptan squeezes certain blood vessels in the brain preventing irritation and inflammation.
How is it best taken?
  • Swallow tablet whole. Do not chew, break, or crush.
  • Drink plenty of noncaffeine-containing liquid unless told to drink less liquid by healthcare provider.
  • If your headache returns after the first dose, another dose may be taken 4 hours after the first one.
What do I do if I miss a dose? (does not apply to patients in the hospital)
  • This medicine is taken on an as needed basis.
What are the precautions when taking this medicine?
  • Use caution if you have risk factors for heart disease (high blood pressure, high cholesterol, overweight, diabetes, cigarette smoking, male older than 40 years of age, other family members with early heart disease, postmenopausal female). Talk with healthcare provider.
  • This medicine is not used to prevent future attacks.
  • Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix well with other medicines.
  • Avoid alcohol (includes wine, beer, and liquor).
  • You may not be alert. Avoid driving, doing other tasks or activities until you see how this medicine affects you.
  • Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant.
  • Tell healthcare provider if you are breast-feeding.
What are some possible side effects of this medicine?
  • Nausea or vomiting. Small frequent meals, frequent mouth care, sucking hard, sugar-free candy, or chewing sugar-free gum may help.
  • Numbness and tingling of feet or hands.
  • Feeling lightheaded, sleepy, having blurred vision, or a change in thinking clearly. Avoid driving, doing other tasks or activities that require you to be alert or have clear vision until you see how this medicine affects you.
What should I monitor?
  • Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the same?
  • Keep a diary of your headaches.
  • Take good care of your teeth. See a dentist regularly.
Reasons to call healthcare provider immediately
  • If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center immediately or dial 911.
  • Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.
  • Chest pain or pressure, fast heartbeat, or passing out.
  • Severe belly pain or bloody diarrhea.
  • Feeling extremely tired or weak.
  • Any rash.
  • No improvement in condition or feeling worse.
How should I store this medicine?
  • Store at room temperature.
  • Protect from light.
  • Protect from moisture. Do not store in a bathroom or kitchen.
General statements
  • If you have a life-threatening allergy, wear allergy identification at all times.
  • Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's medicine.
  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
  • Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products, supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).
  • Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including over-the-counter, natural products, or vitamins.
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