Maxalt Information

Basic information about Maxalt (Rizatriptan)

Maxalt (Rizatriptan) is often prescribed to cure acute migraine headache with or without aura.

Maxalt (Rizatriptan) acts by narrowing dilated blood vessels in the brain. It is a selective serotonin receptor agonist.

It is better to store Maxalt at temperature of 20-30 degrees C (e.g. 35-85 F). You should store Maxalt in tightly closed container, not in the bathroom, and in place inaccessible to children and pets.

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If you overdose this medication seek emergency care as soon as you can

Before taking Maxalt (Rizatriptan), tell your doctor if you are using any of the following medicines:

• propranolol (Inderal, InnoPran); or
• cimetidine (Tagamet);
• an antidepressant such as citalopram (Celexa), duloxetine (Cymbalta), escitalopram (Lexapro), fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem), fluvoxamine (Luvox), paroxetine (Paxil), sertraline (Zoloft), or venlafaxine (Effexor).

Warnings and Precautions about Maxalt (Rizatriptan)

If you have any medical conditions or serious diseases, you need to visit your doctor prior to taking Maxalt (Rizatriptan).

You need to understand that almost every remedy possibly can cause side effects if it is taken by wrong schedule, or you are allergic to it.

Nevertheless, most people do not face any side effects. Maxalt (Rizatriptan) is a safe and effective drug that is used for treating acute migraine headache with or without aura.

The most common reported side effects are:

Check with your doctor if any of these most common side effects persist or become bothersome:

• drowsiness, weakness, dizziness, diarrhea, fatigue, nausea.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these severe side effects occur:

• fast or irregular heartbeat, changes in vision, cold tingling or numb hands or feet, chest pain heaviness or pressure, unusual weakness, fainting or unsteadiness, stomach pain, severe allergic reactions (hives, swelling of the mouth face lips or tongue, difficulty breathing, tightness in the chest, rash.) , pain or tightness in jaw or neck, bloody diarrhea.

Do not use Maxalt if:

• you have taken another serotonin receptor agonist (e.g., sumatriptan) within the last 24 hours;
• you are taking ergot alkaloids (e.g., ergotamine) or have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (e.g., phenelzine) within the past 14 days;
• you have a history of chest pain, blood flow or heart conditions, ischemic heart disease, irregular heartbeat, stroke, or uncontrolled high blood pressure.
• you are allergic to any ingredient in Maxalt;

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Important :

• Maxalt is not intended to prevent or reduce the number of migraine attacks that you experience.
• Maxalt should not be used in children younger than 18 years old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
• Pregnancy and breast-feeding: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Maxalt while you are pregnant. It is not known if Maxalt is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Maxalt , check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
• Diabetes patients - Maxalt may affect your blood sugar. Check blood sugar levels closely. Ask your doctor before you change the dose of your diabetes medicine.
• Maxalt may cause dizziness or drowsiness. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Maxalt with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
• If you have a headache that is different than your usual migraine attacks, check with your doctor before using Maxalt.

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