Naratriptan (Cont.)

When and How to Take Naratriptan

Some general considerations for when and how to take naratriptan include the following:
 
  • Take naratriptan by mouth as soon as possible once a migraine starts.
     
  • Swallow naratriptan tablets whole with a drink of water or other fluid.
     
  • If your headache comes back or does not go away, your healthcare provider may recommend taking a second dose of naratriptan after waiting at least four hours after the first dose. Let your healthcare provider know if naratriptan does not work completely after one dose.
     
  • For naratriptan to work properly, you have to take it as prescribed. Naratriptan will not work if you stop taking it.
     

Naratriptan Dosing

The dose of naratriptan your healthcare provider recommends will vary depending on a number of factors, including:
 
  • Other medical conditions you may have
  • Other medications you may be taking
  • How you respond to naratriptan.
     
As is always the case, do not adjust your naratriptan dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
 
(Click Naratriptan Dosing for more information about dosing for naratriptan.)
 

Side Effects of Naratriptan

As with any medicine, there are possible side effects with naratriptan. However, not everyone who takes naratriptan will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate the medication well. When naratriptan side effects occur, in most cases they are minor and either require no treatment or can easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider.
 
The most common side effects of naratriptan include:
 
  • Abnormal sensations, such as tingling, burning, or pricking (paresthesia)
  • Dizziness
  • Nausea
  • Drowsiness
  • Fatigue
  • Throat or neck symptoms.
     
(Click Naratriptan Side Effects to learn about specific side effects of naratriptan, including some of the more serious side effects that you should report to your healthcare provider. You can also read about other possible side effects by going to Amerge and Heart Problems.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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