Naratriptan is used to treat migraine headaches. It helps relieve pain and other symptoms of a migraine attack.
Take Naratriptan exactly as directed by your doctor or according to the instructions on the label. Do not take more or less than instructed by your doctor.
You may take this medicine with or without food. Swallow the tablet whole with a full glass of water. Do not chew or crush the tablet.
Take Naratriptan only when you have a migraine attack. Do not take this medicine if you do not have a migraine attack.
Naratriptan should be taken at the first sign of a migraine headache. If your migraine does not go away after taking the first dose, do not take a second dose without first asking your doctor. If your doctor says that you can take a second dose, wait for at least 4 hours from the time you took the first dose before taking the second dose.
Inform your doctor if this medicine does not give you any relief.
The dose of Naratriptan will be decided by your doctor.
Alert your doctor if you have the following conditions:
- heart problems e.g. chest pain, history of heart attack
- heart rhythm disorders e.g. irregular or abnormal heartbeat
- history of stroke
- severe or uncontrolled high blood pressure
- blood circulation problems
- severe liver disease
- severe kidney disease
as this medicine may not be suitable for you.
Do not take Naratriptan if you have taken other medicines for migraine containing ergotamine, or other similar medicines such as methysergide, zolmitriptan, and sumatriptan in the last 24 hours.
Inform your doctor if you have the following conditions:
- family history of heart disease
- diabetes
- controlled high blood pressure
- high cholesterol levels in the blood
- previous allergic reactions to sulfonamides (certain type of antibiotics)
- mild to moderate liver disease
- mild to moderate kidney disease
Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have gone through menopause.
Notify your doctor if you smoke or a chain smoker.
Naratriptan should not be taken to prevent or reduce the number of migraine attacks.
This medicine is not a painkiller. Do not take Naratriptan for any other purpose other than to relieve a migraine.
Keep your appointments with your doctor. Your doctor needs to monitor your condition and check your response to the medication regularly.
- Your doctor may perform various examinations and tests to know if this medicine is suited for you to take.
- Your doctor may advise you to take your first dose of Naratriptan in the clinic so that he can monitor your response.
- Regular monitoring of the severity of your headache, blood pressure and signs and symptoms of allergic reactions may also be needed. Your doctor will advise you about how often you need to have these tests.
Naratriptan may cause dizziness and drowsiness. If affected, do not drive or take part in any activity in which you need to be alert.
Other side effects of Naratriptan include any of the following: nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, tiredness, weakness, flushing, feeling hot or cold, and muscle pain.
Some side effects may need immediate medical help. Alert your doctor quickly if you experience:
- tightness, pain, or pressure in the chest area, throat, jaw, or neck, irregular heartbeat
- agitation, confusion, hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not existent), fever, fast heartbeat, muscle stiffness
- pain, weakness, numbness, or tingling sensation in the legs and feet
- severe or sudden stomach pain, bloody diarrhoea
- signs of allergic reactions e.g. rashes, breathlessness, swelling of the face, eyes, mouth, or throat
Inform your doctor if any of these side effects do not go away or are severe, or if you experience other side effects.
Do not take Naratriptan if you have already taken similar migraine medicine such as eletriptan, rizatriptan, sumatriptan or zolmitriptan in the last 24 hours.
Do not take Naratriptan if you have taken any migraine medicine which contains ergotamine or methysergide in the last 24 hours.
Inform your doctor and pharmacist if you are taking any of these medicines:
- medicines for depression e.g. citalopram, fluoxetine, paroxetine, venlafaxine
- birth control pills
- St John's wort (herbal medicine)
This list does not include all medicines that may interact with Naratriptan.
Always notify the doctor and pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines, including herbal tonics such as traditional Chinese medicines, supplements, and medicines that you buy without a prescription.
Avoid alcohol.
Certain types of food and food additives such as chocolate, cheese, coffee and monosodium glutamate (MSG) may trigger a migraine attack. You may want to keep a food diary to help you identify possible foods that trigger off your migraine attacks.
Store in a cool, dry place away from the reach of children.
Medicines must not be used past the expiry date.
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