Amerge Medicine - Uses, Dosage and Side Effects

Amerge® helps to treats a migraine attack that starts with or without aura. Generic naratriptan tablets are not yet available.

Naratriptan is an anti-Migraine agent similar to sumatriptan but with higher lipophilicity and a corresponding longer duration of action. In the US, naratriptan oral tablets are called Amerge in the UK, the trade name is Naramig. A nasal spray formulation is under review.

Amerge Dosage

For adults, the usual starting dosage of Amerge is 2.5-milligram daily.

Uses of Amerge

*It is used to treats migraine attack.
*It may also be used to treats other medical conditions those are listed in this medication guide.

Side Effects of Amerge

Side Effects:

* Dizziness
* Drowsiness
* Tingling of the hands or feet
* Unusual tiredness
* Nausea
* Dry mouth and unsteadiness.

If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor 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 a serious allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Warnings and precautions before taking Amerge:

*People with a heart or circulatory condition have been known to suffer a heart attack or stroke after taking Amerge. If you have heart disease, or know of any factors that make undetected heart disease a possibility, be sure to tell the doctor. Risk factors include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, excess weight, smoking, a history of heart disease in your family, and menopause.
*If you have kidney or liver problems, or if you have any trouble with your eyes, then you should inform your doctor.
*You should tell your doctor immediately if you have shortness of breath; wheezing; palpitations; swelling of the eyelids, face, or lips; or a skin rash, lumps, or hives.
*After taken this medicine, then you may feel dizzy, or drowsiness. So you should not participate in any activities that require alertness such as driving and operate machinery.

Drug Interaction :-

If you are taking Amerge with certain other drugs, then the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. So it is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Amerge with the following:

*Ergot-containing drugs such as Cafergot and Ergostat
*Sumatriptan (Imitrex)
*Zolmitriptan (Zomig)
*Antidepressants that boost serotonin levels, including Luvox, Paxil, Prozac, and Zoloft

Overdose

Any medication taken in excess can have serious consequences. If you suspect an overdose, seek medical attention immediately.

Symptoms of Amerge may include:

o Light-headedness
o Loss of coordination
o Tension in the neck
o Tiredness

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