Amerge

Generic Name: Naratriptan
Brand Name: Amerge

Amerge is used for:

Relieving certain types of migraine headaches. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Amerge is a serotonin 5-HT₁ receptor agonist. It works by narrowing blood vessels in the brain.

Do NOT use Amerge if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Amerge
• you are treating hemiplegic or basilar type migraine headache
• you have severe liver or kidney problems, or uncontrolled high blood pressure
• you have a history of heart problems (eg, coronary artery disease, heart attack), blood vessel problems, chest pain (eg, angina), stroke or transient ischemic attacks (TIA), certain bowel problems (eg, ischemic bowel disease [IBS]), or seizures
• you have taken another 5-HT₁ receptor agonist (eg, sumatriptan), an ergot-type medicine (eg, dihydroergotamine), or methylsergide in the past 24 hours

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Amerge :

Some medical conditions may interact with Amerge . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have a family member with a history of coronary artery disease or heart disease
• if you have diabetes, liver or kidney problems, or fast or irregular heartbeat
• if you have a history of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, shortness of breath, unusual growths in the brain, or other types of headache (eg, cluster headache)
• if you smoke or are very overweight
• if you are female and are past menopause or have had a hysterectomy
• if you are a male more than 40 years old

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Amerge . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) (eg, phenelzine), selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) (eg, citalopram, fluoxetine), serotonin 5-HT₁ receptor agonists (eg, sumatriptan), serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) (eg, duloxetine, venlafaxine), sibutramine, or tryptophan because severe side effects, such as a reaction that may include fever, rigid muscles, blood pressure changes, mental changes, confusion, irritability, agitation, delirium, and coma, may occur
• Ergot alkaloids (eg, ergotamine), hormonal contraceptives (eg, birth control pill), or methylsergide because they may increase the risk of Amerge 's side effects

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Amerge may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.