Naratriptan is generally used in treatment of acute attack of migraine. It relieves the symptoms of migraine and prevents the attack from becoming worse.
Side effects
Dizziness
Dryness in mouth
Jaw pain
Nausea
Neck pain
Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)
Sensation of heaviness
Sleepiness
Throat pain
Warm sensation
Weakness
How to use
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Naratriptan, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Naratriptan is advised to be taken at a fixed time, but may be taken together with food (or) without food.
How it works
Migraine headaches are thought to result from the dilatation of blood vessels in the head. Naratriptan works by constricting (narrowing) these blood vessels, thereby relieving the migraine headaches.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Naratriptan a controlled substance? Naratriptan is not a controlled substance
Q. Is Naratriptan addictive? It does not have potential for abuse or addiction
Q. Is Naratriptan a narcotic/ blood thinner/ antidepressant/ opiate? No. Naratriptan is used for the treatment of severe migraine headaches. It does not induce sleep and is not known to have effects on viscosity of blood. Its mechanism of action is different from opiates
Q. Is Naratriptan an anti-inflammatory? Naratriptan is not an anti-inflammatory, but is used for the treatment of severe migraine headaches.
Q. Does Naratriptan contain aspirin/ sulfa/ ibuprofen/ caffeine? No. Naratriptan does not contain aspirin, sulfa, caffeine or ibuprofen
Q. Does Naratriptan make you drowsy? Yesit causes drowsiness (dizziness and sleepiness are among the known common side effects)
Q. Does Naratriptan raise blood pressure? Increase in blood pressure is also a known side effect of Naratriptan
Q. Does Naratriptan get you high/ cause weight gain/ cause hair loss? Increase in body weight, hair loss and making you feel extremely happy or high are not among the known side effects of Naratriptan treatment.
Expert Advice
You have been prescribed Naratriptan for treatment of migraine headaches.Some tips that may help avoid a migraine attack:
Have your meals at the same time everyday
Avoid bright lights and extreme temperatures
Avoid loud music and noisy places
Avoid chocolates, cheese, processed food, alcohol and smoking
Get enough sleep and avoid stressIt may cause sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.Notify your doctor if your migraine occurs more often after starting the medication.Notify your doctor if you have stomach pain, headache, bloody diarrhoea or worsening high blood pressure.Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease or stroke.This medication does not prevent migraine attacks from happening.
Product Details
SKU: PC-903311 Product Description: Naratrex 2.5 mg is manufactured by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd Packing: strip Condition: New Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.