Amerge

Amerge USES: This medication is used to treat acute migraine attacks.

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Amerge Uses This medication is used to treat acute migraine attacks. Notes Do not share this medication with others. Lab/medical tests may be performed to monitor your therapy. Storage Store at room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Photos Amerge (naratriptan) 1 mg Amerge (naratriptan) 2.5 mg How To Use HOW TO USE THIS MEDICATION: Use this drug as directed. Generally one dose is taken by mouth, then if the headache returns or only partial 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 first 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" drugs (see Drug Interactions) should not be used within 24 hours of each other. 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 or throat pain/pressure, unusually fast/slow/irregular pulse, one-sided muscle weakness or vision problems, cold/bluish hands or feet, stomach pain, bloody diarrhea, mental/mood changes or fainting. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling, dizziness or trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Precautions Before using this drug, tell your doctor your medical history including any allergies, heart disease; blood vessel, liver or kidney diseases; high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking or diabetes. There have been rare reports of those with sulfa drug allergies having allergic reactions to naratriptan. Consult your doctor or pharmacist. Limit alcohol intake as it may aggravate certain side effects. Caution is advised when performing tasks requiring alertness (e.g., driving). This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known whether this drug is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Due to increased risk of side effects, use of this drug is not recommended in the elderly. Missed Dose This drug is used only as needed as directed. Drug Interactions Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you may use, especially nefazodone, SSRI antidepressants (e.g., fluoxetine and fluvoxamine), venlafaxine, other "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 or anti-anxiety drugs or 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. Share and Enjoy!

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Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: F Age: 21 Time Taken: 2 weeks Reason: Migraine Date: 18 January 2007 Side Effects None Additional Thoughts Have been a migraine sufferer for seven years and was never prescribed anything until Amerge. It eliminated the headache within an hour and gives me back my life! I don't know about other medications, but this one helps me tremendously. Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: F Age: 50 Time Taken: 7 years Reason: Migraines Date: 27 February 2007 Side Effects Cold and tired - but that could be migraine side effects too. Additional Thoughts Sometimes it takes awhile to work, and sometimes I need to take a second one 4 hours later, but it usually works very well for migraines. Imitrex never worked for me. Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: F Age: 30 Time Taken: 3 years Reason: Migraines Date: 31 March 2007 Side Effects Tired Additional Thoughts I have had migraines since I was a young teenagers. I missed many days of work and school and first tried Imitrex which didn't work. I am so thankful for Amerge as I have been successful with it. I live in Canada and for 6 pills it is about $100 which is expensive but thankfully I have coverage and don't have to pay. Although, even if I did, I would because it's worth it being able to function and lead a normal life. I don't know what I would do if this stopped working. Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: F Age: 50 Time Taken: 5 years Reason: migraine headaches Date: 1 May 2007 Side Effects The Amerge blocked my thinking even more than the migraine did, but it was very effective in getting rid of the migraine. The following day I usually felt like I'd had the flu, but don't know if that's due to the migraine or the Amerge. Additional Thoughts

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