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| Amerge |
| Brand Name: |
Amerge |
| Active Ingredient: |
naratriptan hydrochloride |
| Strength(s): |
1 mg and 2.5 mg |
| Dosage Form(s): |
Tablets |
| Company Name: |
Glaxo Wellcome |
| Availability:
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Prescription only |
| *Date Approved by FDA: |
February 10, 1998 |
ave the following conditions your health care provider will evaluate you
to decide if Amerge is right for you:
- Risk factors for heart disease including, high cholesterol, high blood pressure,
obesity, diabetes, smoking, strong family history of heart disease, or if you are
postmenopausal, or a male over 40
- Mild to moderate kidney or liver disease
What are some possible side effects of Amerge? (This is NOT a
complete list of side effects reported with Amerge. Your health care provider can discuss
with you a more complete list of side effects.) Some signs of rare but
serious side effects include:
- Pain or tightness in the chest or throat. If severe, or does not go away,
call your health care provider right away. If this happens at all, discuss with your
health care provider before taking any more Amerge.
- Rarely, people have a serious allergic reaction to Amerge. This could
cause shortness of breath, wheeziness, heart throbbing, swelling of eyelids, face, or
lips, or a skin rash, lumps or hives. If this happens, tell your health care provider
right away.
Other side effects may include:
- Feelings of tingling, heat, or flushing
- Chest heaviness, or pressure
- Feeling tired
- Dizziness
For more detailed information about Amerge, ask your health care provider.
Link to
Amerge's approved label and patient information 
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