Amerge Uses

Amerge Medication

Amerge Use in Children and Teens

Amerge is not approved for children and teens less than 18 years of age. One study of Amerge involving adolescents from 12 to 17 years of age showed that the medication was not effective for this age group. Talk to your healthcare provider about the benefits and risks of using Amerge to treat migraines in children and teens.

Off-Label Amerge Uses

On occasion, your healthcare provider may recommend Amerge for something other than migraine headaches. This is called an "off-label" use. One off-label Amerge use involves the treatment of cluster headaches.

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