AMERGE

Drug Name: AMERGE

AMERGE DESCRIPTION:
NARATRIPTAN - ORAL (nair-uh-TRIP-tan)

COMMON AMERGE BRAND NAME(S):
Amerge

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

HOW TO USE AMERGE:
AMERGE: Use AMERGE 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. AMERGE is not used to prevent migraine attacks. AMERGE and "ergot-type" drugs (see Drug Interactions) should not be used within 24 hours of each other.

AMERGE USES:
AMERGE is used to treat acute migraine attacks.

AMERGE PRECAUTIONS:
Before using AMERGE, tell your doctor your medical history including: any allergies, heart disease, blood vessel disease, liver disease, kidney disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, 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). AMERGE should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known whether AMERGE is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Due to increased risk of side effects, use of AMERGE is not recommended in the elderly.

AMERGE DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you may use, especially: nefazodone, SSRI antidepressants (e.g., fluoxetine, fluvoxamine), venlafaxine, other "triptan" migraine drugs; "ergot-type" drugs (e.g., ergotamine, dihydroergotamine, methysergide), MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, selegiline, phenelzine, tranylcypromine, moclobemide); sibutramine, , sedatives, tranquilizers, psychiatric drugs, sleep medicine, anti-seizure drugs, anti- anxiety drugs, 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.

AMERGE OVERDOSE:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include drowsiness.

AMERGE NOTES:
Do not share AMERGE with others. Lab/medical tests may be performed to monitor your therapy.

MISSED AMERGE DOSE:
AMERGE is used only as needed as directed.

AMERGE STORAGE:
Store at room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.