Amerge: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?
You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking Amerge if you have:
- Heart problems of any kind, especially a history of heart disease, angina, an irregular heart rhythm, or a heart attack
- A history of stroke, transient ischemic attack (TIA or "mini-stroke"), or other bleeding in the brain (such as a subarachnoid hemorrhage)
- High blood pressure (hypertension)
- High cholesterol
- Certain blood vessel conditions, such as peripheral vascular disease, ischemic bowel disease, or Raynaud's phenomenon
- Diabetes
- Kidney problems, including kidney failure (renal failure)
- Liver problems, including liver failure or cirrhosis
- Depression
- Gone through menopause
- Any allergies, including allergies to foods, dyes, or preservatives.
Also, let your healthcare provider know if you:
Tell your healthcare provider about all of the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
People who take too much Amerge may have overdose symptoms that could include:
- High blood pressure (hypertension)
- Lightheadedness
- Neck tension
- Drowsiness
- Loss of coordination
- Heart problems.
If you happen to overdose on Amerge, seek medical attention immediately.
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