Ischemic colitis associated with naratriptan and oral contraceptive use

Headache. 2005 Apr;45(4):386-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1526-4610.2005.05077_4.x.

Abstract

Ischemic colitis has not been reported in association with naratriptan therapy. We describe the occurrence of ischemic colitis in a patient who was treated with abortive doses of naratriptan for migraine and was also taking long-term oral contraceptives. Concurrent use of naratriptan and oral contraceptives should probably be avoided.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Colitis, Ischemic / chemically induced*
  • Contraceptives, Oral / adverse effects*
  • Contraceptives, Oral / therapeutic use
  • Drug Interactions
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Indoles / adverse effects*
  • Indoles / therapeutic use
  • Migraine Disorders / drug therapy
  • Piperidines / adverse effects*
  • Piperidines / therapeutic use
  • Tryptamines

Substances

  • Contraceptives, Oral
  • Indoles
  • Piperidines
  • Tryptamines
  • naratriptan