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Colonic ischemia associated with naratriptan use.

Darren C Schwartz1, Daniel J Smith

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, University of Wisconsin Medical School, Madison, Wisconsin, USA. dcs@medicine.wisc.edu

Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology
|September 15, 2004
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Naratriptan, a migraine medication, can cause ischemic colitis, a condition involving colon inflammation and damage. This rare side effect requires medical attention, especially as triptan use grows.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Migraine treatment commonly involves triptans.
  • Ischemic colitis is a serious gastrointestinal condition.

Observation:

  • A 54-year-old woman presented with acute hematochezia and lower abdominal pain.
  • No other risk factors for intestinal ischemia were identified.

Findings:

  • Colonoscopy with biopsy confirmed ischemic colitis.
  • The condition was associated with naratriptan use.
  • Symptoms resolved within 4 days of presentation.

Implications:

  • Healthcare providers should consider naratriptan as a potential cause of ischemic colitis.
  • Increased awareness is needed due to rising triptan usage for migraines.

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