- Brand Name : Amerge
- Drug Class : Serotonin 5-HT-Receptor Agonists, Antimigraine Agents
- Medical Author : Dr. Vinod Katiboina, Pharm. D.
- Medical Reviewer : Divya Jacob, Pharm. D.
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What Is Naratriptan and How Does It Work?
Naratriptan is a prescription medication used for the treatment of migraine.
- Naratriptan is available under the following different brand names: Amerge.
What Are the Side Effects Associated with Using Naratriptan?
Common side effects of Naratriptan include:
- Dizziness,
- Drowsiness,
- Weakness,
- Tiredness,
- Numbness or tingling,
- Flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly feeling),
- Nausea, and
- Pain or tightness in the jaw, neck, or throat
Serious side effects of Naratriptan include:
- Hives,
- Difficulty breathing,
- Swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat,
- Fast or pounding heartbeats,
- Numbness or tingling in your fingers or toes,
- Pale or blue-colored appearance in the fingers or toes,
- pain or heavy feeling in the legs,
- Hip pain,
- Burning pain in your feet,
- Sudden and severe stomach pain,
- Bloody diarrhea,
- Constipation,
- Fever,
- Weight loss,
- Severe headache,
- Blurred vision,
- Pounding in the neck or ears,
- Nosebleed,
- Anxiety,
- Confusion,
- Severe chest pain,
- Shortness of breath,
- Irregular heartbeats,
- Seizure,
- Chest pain or pressure,
- Pain spreading to the jaw or shoulder,
- Nausea,
- Sweating,
- Agitation,
- Hallucinations,
- Overactive reflexes,
- Vomiting,
- Diarrhea,
- Loss of coordination,
- Fainting,
- Sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body),
- Sudden severe headache,
- Slurred speech, and
- Problems with vision or balance
Rare side effects of Naratriptan include:
- None
Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects:
- Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors;
- Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights;
- Serious heart symptoms include fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in the chest; shortness of breath; sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, or passing out.
This is not a complete list of side effects and other serious side effects or health problems that may occur because of the use of this drug. Call your doctor for medical advice about serious side effects or adverse reactions. You may report side effects or health problems to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.