Amerge Uses

Amerge is used to relieve symptoms of a migraine, such as throbbing headache pain. The medication will not prevent a migraine from occurring. Amerge is not approved for use in children. Sometimes doctors may recommend Amerge for treating something other than migraine headaches. Some of these "off-label" Amerge uses involve the treatment of cluster headaches.

Amerge Medication

What Is Amerge Used For?

Amerge^® (naratriptan hydrochloride) is a prescription medication used to treat migraine headaches.

Using Amerge for Migraines

Migraine headaches are different from other headaches in many ways. Some of the most common migraine symptoms include:

Headache pain on one side of the head
Sensitivity to light or sound
Throbbing headache pain
Upset stomach (nausea) and vomiting
Unusual vision changes.

Some people may have an aura before their migraines occur. An aura can be any unusual sign that a migraine is about to happen, including vision changes, numbness, tingling, or speech changes. The most common type of an aura is visual (seeing spots, tunnel vision, or other vision changes). Some people have migraine triggers, which can include certain foods, drinks, or situations that seem to lead to a migraine (see Migraine Diet for more information).

Amerge is approved for migraines with or without an aura. Amerge is part of a class of migraine medications called 5-HT agonists (or more commonly known as "triptans"). During a migraine headache, some of the blood vessels in the head become dilated (wider than they usually are). Amerge works by narrowing these blood vessels, helping them return to their normal state. This action helps to relieve the symptoms of a migraine.

Due to the way it works, Amerge is not designed for migraine prevention. Amerge is taken to lessen the pain and other symptoms of a migraine once it starts.

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