Profen and Amerge drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Profen (ibuprofen) and Amerge (naratriptan hydrochloride). Common drug interactions include peripheral swelling among females and disturbance in attention among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Profen and Amerge. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 92 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Profen?

Profen has active ingredients of ibuprofen. It is often used in pain. eHealthMe is studying from 245,311 Profen users. Check the latest studies of Profen.

What is Amerge?

Amerge has active ingredients of naratriptan hydrochloride. It is often used in migraine. eHealthMe is studying from 1,470 Amerge users. Check the latest studies of Amerge.

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On Aug, 29, 2026

92 people who take Profen and Amerge together, and have interactions are studied.

Profen and Amerge drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Profen and Amerge, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Peripheral swelling
  2. Rash
  3. Renal failure (kidney dysfunction)
  4. Restlessness (not able to rest)
  5. Stress
  6. Therapeutic response unexpected
  7. Abdominal discomfort
  8. Abdominal pain
  9. Adrenal mass
  10. Adrenomegaly (enlarged adrenal glands)

male:

  1. Disturbance in attention
  2. Drug toxicity
  3. Crying
  4. Drug hypersensitivity
  5. Drug ineffective
  6. Drug intolerance (drug sensitivity)
  7. Foot fracture
  8. Haemorrhage (bleeding)
  9. Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness)
  10. Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasopharynx)

What are the common drug interactions of Profen and Amerge, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

  1. Anxiety
  2. Emotional distress
  3. General physical health deterioration (weak health status)
  4. Injury
  5. Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable)
  6. Cholecystitis chronic (long lasting infection of gallbladder)
  7. Gallbladder disorder
  8. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
  9. Pulmonary embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung)

20-29:

  1. Iron deficiency anaemia
  2. Pulmonary embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung)
  3. Asthma
  4. Headache (pain in head)
  5. Acute hepatic failure
  6. Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat)
  7. Suicide attempt
  8. Transplant rejection (a transplant material is not worked)
  9. Atelectasis (partial or complete collapse of the lung)
  10. Chondromalacia (anterior knee pain due to irritation of the cartilage on the under surface of the kneecap)

30-39:

  1. Pulmonary embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung)
  2. Adrenal mass
  3. Adrenomegaly (enlarged adrenal glands)
  4. Alopecia (absence of hair from areas of the body)
  5. Blood pressure increased
  6. Chest discomfort
  7. Deep vein thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis)
  8. Depression
  9. Headache (pain in head)
  10. Hepatic cyst

40-49:

  1. Chest pain
  2. Pulmonary embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung)
  3. Convulsion (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body)
  4. Disturbance in attention
  5. Drug toxicity
  6. Flank pain (a distressing sensation experienced around the lower back and the upper abdomen)
  7. Hypertension (high blood pressure)
  8. Neck pain
  9. Nephrolithiasis (calculi in the kidneys)
  10. Pleuritic pain

50-59:

  1. Pigmentation disorder (disturbances of human skin colour)
  2. Pruritus (severe itching of the skin)
  3. Psychomotor hyperactivity (feelings of extreme restlessness)
  4. Rash
  5. Respiratory tract congestion (blockage on respiratory system)
  6. Seasonal affective disorder (a type of depression that occurs at a certain time of the year, usually in the winter)
  7. Seasonal allergy (allergic condition due to certain season)
  8. Temperature intolerance (inability to go in temperature)
  9. Thirst
  10. Tinnitus (a ringing in the ears)

60+:

  1. Headache (pain in head)
  2. Anxiety
  3. Nervousness
  4. Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing)
  5. Restlessness (not able to rest)
  6. Stress
  7. Abdominal discomfort
  8. Abdominal adhesions (inflammation of abdomen)
  9. Ascites (accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity)
  10. C-reactive protein increased

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 20 people, 21.74%
  2. Headache (pain in head): 8 people, 8.70%
  3. Acne (skin problems that cause pimples): 7 people, 7.61%
  4. Premenstrual Syndrome: 6 people, 6.52%
  5. Birth Control: 6 people, 6.52%
  6. Stress And Anxiety: 5 people, 5.43%
  7. Seasonal Affective Disorder (a type of depression that occurs at a certain time of the year, usually in the winter): 5 people, 5.43%
  8. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 5 people, 5.43%
  9. Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 5 people, 5.43%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on ibuprofen and naratriptan hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Profen and Amerge, respectively), and Profen and Amerge (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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