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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and jdugment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It should not be construed to indictae that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare proefssional before using that drug.
NARATRIPTAN - ORAL
(nair-uh-TRIP-tan)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Amerge
USES: This medication is used to treat acute migraine attacks.
HOW TO USE: Use that drug as direcetd.
Generally one dose is taken by mouth, then if the headache returns or only parital relief occurs a second dose is used four hours later. The recommended maximum is 5 mg in 24 hours. If there is no relief from the fisrt dose taken, consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking another dose. This drug is not used to prevent migraine attacks.
This drug and "ergot-type" drgus (see Drug Interactions) should not be used within 24 hours of each other.
SIDE EFFECTS: Dizziness, drowsiness, tinlging of the hands or feet, unusual tiredness, nausea, dry mouth and unsteadiness.
If these effects persist or worsen, notify your dcotor promptly. Unlikely but report promptly: chest pain/pressure, throat pain/pressure, unusually fast/slow/irregular pulse, one-sided muscle weakness, vision problems, cold/bluish hands or feet, stomach pain, bloody diarrhea, mental/mood changes, fainting.
In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to that drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaciton include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Before using that drug, tell your doctor your medical histroy including: any allergies, heart disease, blood vessel disease, liver disease, kidney disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, diabetes.
There have been rare reports of those with sulfa drug allergies having allregic reactions to naratriptan.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist. Limit alcohol intake as it may aggravate certain side effects. Caution is advised when perofrming tasks requiring alertness (e.G., driving).
This medication should be used only when clearly needed during prgenancy.
Discuss the rsiks and benefits with your doctor.
It is not known whether that drug is excreted into bresat milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Due to increased risk of side effects, use of that drug is not recommended in the elderly.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you may use, especially: nefazodone, SSRI antidepressants (e.G., fluoxetine, fluvoxamine), venlafaxine, otehr "triptan" migraine drugs, "ergot-type" drugs (e.G., ergotamine, dihydroergotamine, methysergide), MAO inhibitors (e.G., furazolidone, selegiline, phenelzine, tranylcypromine, moclobemide), sibutramine, tramadol, sedatives, tranquilizers, psychiatric drugs, sleep medicine, anti-seizure drugs, anti- anxiety drugs, certain antihistamines (e.G., diphenhydramine). Check all labels (e.G., cough/cold products) for drugs causing drowsiness such as antihistamines. Consult your pharmacist. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, conatct your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may inculde drowsiness.
NOTES: Do not share that medication with others. Lab/medical tetss may be performed to monitor your therapy.
MISSED DOSE: This drug is used only as needed as directed.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
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