Amerge Drug Interactions

Amerge Medication

Amerge Drug Interactions Explained

The following sections explain in detail the potentially negative interactions that can occur when Amerge is combined with any of the drugs listed above.

Certain Antidepressants

Talk to your healthcare provider before taking Amerge with an antidepressant. Taking Amerge with certain depression medications, including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) or serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), can cause a group of symptoms called serotonin syndrome. These symptoms include:

Confusion
Hallucinations
A fast heartbeat
Feeling faint
Fever
Sweating
Muscle spasms
Difficulty walking
Diarrhea.

Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of these symptoms, as serotonin syndrome can be very dangerous.

Ergot Medications

Taking Amerge with ergot medications can increase your risk of dangerous side effects. Do not take Amerge and ergot medications within 24 hours of each other.

Triptans

Taking Amerge with other triptans can increase your risk of serious side effects. These medications should not be taken within 24 hours of each other.

Final Thoughts on Drug Interactions With Amerge

It is possible that not every Amerge drug interaction was discussed in this article. Therefore, you should talk with your pharmacist or healthcare provider about specific drug interactions with Amerge that may apply to you.

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