Question 1

can children or adolescents take amerge (naratriptan) for migraines?

Accepted Answer

Not FDA approved: Amerge is not fda approved for children and adolescents. Axert (almotriptan) is. Some physicians use triptans off-label in this population.

Question 2

is it possible for dosage of naratriptan to affect severity of side effects?

Accepted Answer

DO NOT EXCEED: Recommended dosage is based upon safety as exceeding could result in heart attack or stroke, which has happened in many cases of too much too often.

Question 3

how do you take amerge (naratriptan)?

Accepted Answer

For acute migraine: Amerge is a triptan used for acute treatment of migraine. The half life is long meaning that it doesn't work as well for many migraineurs as other triptans such as Imitrex or relpax (eletriptan). Some women with menstrual migraine find that it produces long lasting relief. When taken when the pain is mild, the efficacy of Amerge and all acute migraine medications is greatly increased.

Question 4

can you take citalopram and naratriptan?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Both of these medications  increase seratonin.  If they are monitored by your doctor it is acceptable to use both at the same time.  All of your physicians schold be informed of all medications, otc's, and nutracutacles you are taking.  Also, your pharmacist should have this information.

Question 5

does anyone take citalopram plus naratriptan?

Accepted Answer

Very few: Both group overlap covering some neurotransmitters and also could have drug drug interactions depending on the age sex and meds of the pt is taking so sometimes pharm d are really good about helping as they have drug drug interaction websites at their access doctors don't and they spend a lot if time educating pts on meds than we do so I use their resource as my team and I am very close to all.

Question 6

is naratriptan one of the migraine headache medicines?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Naratriptan is known as amerge (naratriptan).
Naratriptan is used to treat the symptoms of migraine headaches (severe, throbbing headaches that sometimes are accompanied by nausea and sensitivity to sound or light). Naratriptan is in a class of medications called selective serotonin receptor agonists. It works by narrowing blood vessels in the brain, stopping pain signals from being sent to the brain.

Question 7

is it safe to take amerge (naratriptan) for migraines after menopause when taking estrogel and progesterone?

Accepted Answer

Migraine : No real contraindication while using with hormones. If you do have aura and risk factors such as hypertension, smoking etc discuss with your neurologist.

Question 8

hello, i am 7 weeks pregnant and suffer from migraines is it safe to take naratriptan 2.5mg for a migraine? thank you?

Accepted Answer

: Do not use triptans while pregnant.  Discuss other approaches with your obstetrician

Question 9

is there any concern with drug interaction when taking melatonin?  i s 5mg a good amount for a woman @ 115 lbs?

Accepted Answer

Your urine: complaints sound like an infection, either with a bacteria or yeast.   You should see a local healthcare provider for a urine examination with physical assessment for further complications, including pyelonephritis or bloodstream infection.   Thanks for trusting in HealthTap.

Question 10

vitamin drug interactions?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin drug: There are many interactions between supplements and medications. There are many interactions that medications have blocking the absorption or efficacy of vitamins and supplements too. Refer to an online source to look for potential interactions.

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Hello, i am 7 weeks pregnant and suffer from migraines is it safe to take naratriptan 2.5mg for a migraine? thank you?

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