Amerge for Migraine User Reviews

• Amo...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 6, 2019

"Overall, I found this medication relieved 80% of my migraines with just one dose, however, it was expensive, it made me very drowsy, and gave me nasal/sinus congestion. Still, worth every penny and side effect when suffering from a migraine. Thank God I no longer need to take it because my migraines have been cured completely by taking the natural antioxidant “CoEnzyme Q10” 60 mg twice a day and “Magnesium Citrate” 150 mg twice a day. I take them at the same time, once at breakfast and once at supper time. It has given me my life back, and I no longer have to ride the migraine roller coaster! I felt a duty to share my experience in finding a long-term/healthful option that is preventing migraines and also preventing the chronic nagging tension headache that was just part of my normal everyday life. I hope others will benefit as I have, and I trust you will be well!"

• Fra...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• April 27, 2018

"I have had migraines since I was a child. Not often, thankfully, but I suffered miserably. My migraines really picked up at about 43, and finally went to see a doctor at 45. Honestly, naratriptan has saved my life. It works! I have to take it at early onset, or I'll just throw it up. Also, I try to lie down for at least an hour or two, as it makes me sleepy and works best if I nap. When I awake, the pain is completely gone. I've never had to take two pills in one day. I've been on it for about 13 years."

• Han...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 18, 2016

"I have had migraines for 16 years. Initially, I was placed on Imitrex as an abortive medication. I have used injectable, nasal, and oral Imitrex. I experienced migraines up to 20 days out of a month. After a period of time, I began to have shortness of breath and chest pain with Imitrex in any form. It was very painful and quite scary. I was then prescribed Amerge, and it honestly saved my life. The migraines would subside within an hour and not return for several days. I have only had to take a second dose once or twice. I have absolutely no side effects from the Amerge, although my physician thought that I would since it is still a triptan. I highly recommend Amerge!!"

• Anonymous
• October 11, 2011

"About 5 years ago, my doctor prescribed Amerge, and I have used it ever since. I have been a migraine sufferer for the past 15 years, and this is the medication that works the best for me. 2 years ago, my health insurance decided to no longer cover the medication, and I had to try to find another. It was awful. I did not realize how much more effective Amerge was than the other medicines. I highly recommend this product."

• Jdo...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• August 26, 2016

"Naratriptan has always worked for me. I tried other triptans with no luck. Relpax made me very sick, Imitrex did nothing. Amerge naratriptan takes the bad headache and throbbing eye sockets to a minor level in 30 minutes. Slight muscle aches. Slightly tired but functional. Good med. Very glad I can get it for a simple copayment."

• mig...
• November 20, 2010

"Five years ago, I got Amerge after trying almost every other medication available. My migraines tend to come back within 4-6 hours with Imitrex, but the Amerge would keep it gone. Unfortunately, I had a really hard time getting my insurance to cover it. Another good thing about the Amerge is that it didn't seem to have the photophobia effect after I took it. Also wouldn't knock me out or make me feel groggy. It was like taking a vitamin, and then my life could just go on as planned! I really hope that insurance companies get better at covering effective medications for their patients. I also wish I could just afford the $200 or whatever for 9 pills."

• CLB...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 9, 2014

"My favorite migraine medication is Relpax, which isn't covered by my insurance. Imitrex didn't work for me hardly at all. So, when Amerge came out and my insurance covered it for a reasonable co-pay, I tried it. I will give naratriptan credit for working well. It does knock out my migraines, which is more than I can say for Imitrex. However, it takes a solid hour or more to work, and during that time, my migraines often have a chance to brutally worsen. Relpax is still my favorite by far when I can get my hands on it."

• Lew...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• September 25, 2016

"I had an MVA over 20 years ago, leaving me with chronic migraines, complete with nausea/vomiting, but I get the diarrhea issue frequently as well. They often begin with frequent urination. Amerge helps usually in the first 10 minutes (only occasionally need the second dose in a day). I still usually need to relax in a dark, calm area, but symptoms are more manageable. One problem is the doctor usually only orders 9 per month, which is not enough for a chronic migrainer."

• abu...
• May 17, 2013

"After years of trying numerous medications (none ever working the way Midrin did) and wanting something I could function on, but would get rid of or at least lessen my pain, I tried Amerge for the first time last night. I took it around 6:00 PM with food, and within 20 minutes, I was crashed out on the sofa. I woke up almost 2 hours later with stomach cramps, a very fast heartbeat, and extreme confusion. My husband was talking to me, but I could neither understand him nor could I put words together. I tried to stand up to say goodnight to my daughter, and I walked directly into our coffee table and almost fell over. It took a good hour before I felt like myself. However, my headache was gone! I don't know if the side effects are worth it."

• RPM...
• February 4, 2017

"Consistently effective to prevent daytime onset of cluster headache if taken between 5-6 AM if prodromal. Works for approximately 22 hours at 2.5 mg single dose. Cost of 1 pill is now prohibitive at more than $50. Generic naratriptan 2.5 mg as Naratrex can be purchased overseas for 53 cents!"

• Anonymous
• May 10, 2009

"Amerge is the only thing I have found that works for my migraines. I have had migraines daily for over 3 years, and eventually everything has quit working for me except the Amerge, so I would recommend it to anyone. This drug has truly saved my life."

• Anonymous
• January 2, 2010

"Wonderful long-acting triptan. I have tried just about everything for my migraines, and this is the only medication that keeps them gone. I have also noticed fewer issues with nausea with this medication over some of the others in its class. I have yet to need the second dose, and it seems to relieve my major symptoms within an hour, with the headache entirely gone within two hours. Expensive as it is, I believe it is definitely worth the money."

• jen...
• May 13, 2008

"I have suffered with migraines for over 10 years, was prescribed Imatrex, which gave some relief, before being given Amerge. Usually, the migraine would return within 4 hours. My headaches usually last between 4-5 days. With Amerge, if taken at the first sign of the headache, I can have relief for 24 hours at a time. Much better control. Side effects are very minimal, some nausea, but hard to tell from the migraine itself. Try it, it's definitely worth it. Also, see if there are food triggers."

• jes...
• November 16, 2016

"It's a really great medicine for migraines. I've been having them for over a year, daily. I have tried several different medicines. Some worked, but the side effects were horrible. Tried naratriptan, the first day migraine-free for 2 days, and every other time migraine-free for a day. Great medicine. I'll most definitely say it's worth a try for bad migraines."

• dil...
• February 5, 2009

"This product works very well for me. I suffer bad headaches brought on by TMJ syndrome. Most times, I am completely pain-free within 2 hours after taking a single dose. I have never had to take a second dose."

• Hoy...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 31, 2015

"I used to take Imitrex, but it came to the point I wasn't taking it because when I did, I had to double dose and add in painkillers to knock the migraines to a tolerable level. This pill is way better than Imitrex, and it truly works. Other than it taking a little bit longer to kick in than Imitrex, it works better. I usually am able to tell when I'm getting a migraine and take naratriptan at that time, and it will kick in before the migraine fully does."

• Joe...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 19, 2018

"I have found Amerge (Naratriptan) to be very effective at relieving my migraines. I recently found the generic version available at an online pharmacy for $16.00 for the 9 pill dose pack, so I would encourage others to shop around for better pricing."

• Nik...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 16, 2019

"So far, wonderful for migraines! I take Topamax daily and Amerge as a rescue med for breakthrough migraines (the majority brought on by weather changes), and it's been amazingly effective. Recommend if you are able to try it."

• Fan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 3, 2016

"I took the medicine for the first time last night 4/2/16, I was given the medication because I had an allergic reaction to Topamax. Amerge made me really sleepy, a little dizzy, draining ears and really bad heartburn. I'm not pleased with having these side effects especially not the nasty heartburn or the draining ears which are very itchy. The medication did work for me but I can't give it a 10 star due to the side effects. I'm not so sure that I would take this on a regular basis. If I do, I'm definitely going to take Zantac prior to taking the medication."

• abi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 13, 2022

"I was given Amerge before my insurance would cover Ubrelvy (not sure why since they are two different types of meds) but I figured I'd give it a try since most triptans work great for me. Boy was I disappointed! This was the only triptan that I have tried that did literally nothing for me. I even tried taking two and it still did nothing. I thought maybe I just needed to wait a little longer for it to kick in because its supposed to be longer acting, but nope it never kicked in. I will never take it again. I will stick with Imitrex, Maxalt, and Ubrelvy, which I know work well and quickly!"

• lat...
• January 15, 2013

"Amerge (naratriptan) is the only medicine that has worked for me. I have suffered from migraines for 27 years."

• CBC...
• November 11, 2010

"Works great if you catch on early onset. Headache goes away in 2 hours. Using for years, and it's worked the best."

• jal...
• September 16, 2009

"I love the fact that it's a long-acting triptan! Keeps the beasts from trying to return, as they're prone to do on the short-acting triptans."

• Anonymous
• January 8, 2010

"Conquers the headache in about 2 hours and keeps it away for a day. Slower to work than Imitrex but lasts longer for me."

• Anonymous
• March 5, 2008

"I have used Amerge for years for migraines, and it has been great."