Turk J Gastroenterol
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Turk J Gastroenterol · Mar 2010
Case ReportsPure naratriptan-induced ischemic colitis: a case report.
A 60-year-old female with sudden onset of abdominal pain and hematochezia was diagnosed with histology-proven ischemic colitis. She used naratriptan on a regular basis for migraine. ⋯ Discontinuation resulted in a complete clinical recovery. With the increasing use of triptans, health care providers should be aware of the possible serious ischemic events associated with these drugs.