Naratriptan is a medicine that is approved to treat migraine headaches after they start. This eMedTV article explains how the drug works to relieve migraine symptoms, lists some side effects, and offers guidelines for taking it.
Some of the more common side effects of naratriptan include drowsiness, dizziness, and nausea. This eMedTV article takes an in-depth look at potential naratriptan side effects, including details about those that may be serious.
What is naratriptan used for? Naratriptan is used to treat migraine headaches once they start. This eMedTV page explains how naratriptan works to return the blood vessels in the head to their normal state and also covers an off-label use of the drug.
As this eMedTV Web page explains, you should not take more than 5 mg of naratriptan in a 24-hour period. This page discusses factors that affect naratriptan dosing and provides tips on when and how to take naratriptan.
Naratriptan may interact with other triptans, ergot medicines, and some antidepressants. This eMedTV resource discusses drug interactions with naratriptan and these other medications, including information about effects of such interactions.
This eMedTV segment examines several precautions and warnings with naratriptan, such as those relating to an increased risk of heart attack with the drug and those concerning interactions that may occur when it is taken with other medications.
