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Naratriptan
How Naratriptan 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.
Side Effects
Throat pain, Weakness, Sleepiness, Dizziness, Nausea, Dryness in mouth, Jaw pain, Sensation of heaviness, Neck pain, Warm sensation, Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)
Usage
Naratriptan is used in acute attack of migraine.
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.
