Ischemic colitis associated with naratriptan and oral contraceptive use.

Author(s): Charles JA, Pullicino PM, Stoopack PM, Shroff Y

Affiliation(s): New Jersey Medical School, Neurosciences, Newark, NJ 07103, USA.

Publication date & source: 2005-04, Headache., 45(4):386-9.

Publication type: Case Reports

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.