Amerge vs. Relpax
Are Amerge and Relpax the Same Thing?
Amerge (naratriptan) and Relpax (eletriptan hydrobromide) are headache medicines ("triptans") used to treat migraine headaches.
Amerge and Relpax will only treat a headache that has already begun. Amerge and Relpax will not prevent headaches or reduce the number of attacks.
Side effects of Amerge and Relpax that are similar include flushing (warmth, redness, or tingling under your skin), sensations of tingling/numbness/prickling/heat/warmth under your skin, weakness, drowsiness, dizziness, and pressure or heavy feeling in any part of your body.
Side effects of Amerge that are different from Relpax include tired feeling.
Side effects of Relpax that are different from Amerge include mild headache (not a migraine), nausea, upset stomach, stomach pain or cramps, and dry mouth.
Both Amerge and Relpax may interact with other migraine headache medicines, antidepressants, medicines to treat psychiatric disorders, narcotics (opioids), and medicines to prevent nausea and vomiting. Relpax may also interact with nefazodone, azole antifungals, antibiotics, protease inhibitors, St. John's wort, antihistamines, anti-seizure drugs, medicines for sleep or anxiety, and muscle relaxants.
What Are Possible Side Effects of Amerge?
Common side effects of Amerge include:
- flushing,
- sensations of tingling/numbness/prickling/heat/warmth under your skin,
- weakness,
- drowsiness,
- tired feeling,
- dizziness, or
- pressure or heavy feeling in any part of your body
What Are Possible Side Effects of Relpax?
Common side effects of Relpax include:
- mild headache (not a migraine),
- tingling/numbness,
- nausea,
- upset stomach,
- stomach pain or cramps,
- weakness,
- drowsiness,
- dizziness,
- pressure or heavy feeling in any part of your body,
- dry mouth, or
- flushing (warmth, redness, or tingling under your skin).
Tell your doctor if you have serious side effects of Relpax including:
- blue fingers/toes/nails, or
- cold hands or feet.
What is Amerge?
Amerge (naratriptan) is a headache medicine used to treat migraine headaches. Amerge will only treat a headache that has already begun. Amerge will not prevent headaches or reduce the number of attacks. Amerge is available in generic form.
What is Relpax?
Relpax (eletriptan hydrobromide) is a selective serotonin receptor agonist used to treat >migraine headaches. Relpax will only treat a headache that has already begun. Relpax will not prevent headaches or reduce the number of attacks.
What Drugs Interact With Amerge?
Amerge may interact with other migraine headache medicines, or antidepressants. Tell your doctor all medications you use. Amerge should be used only when prescribed during pregnancy. It is unknown if this drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.