Maxalt or Rizatriptan is used to treat migraine symptoms such as pain and headaches in adults. This selective serotonin receptor agonist narrows the brain’s dilated blood vessels which relieves migraine headaches.

Symptoms Of A Migraine

Some common migraine symptoms include a moderate to severe headache, vomiting, nausea, sensitivity to noise and light and a throbbing or pulsating headache on only one side of your head.

Precautions Before Taking Maxalt

If you have experienced any of the following medical conditions, be sure to consult with your doctor before taking Maxalt:
• Shortness of breath
• Chest pain
• Uncontrolled high cholesterol, blood pressure or diabetes
• Stroke or heart disease
• Breast feeding, pregnant or planning to become pregnant

How You Should Take Maxalt

As soon as you experience any migraine symptoms, you should take one dose of Maxalt. If your migraine symptoms return or you don’t experience relief, you can take a second dose, but wait at least 2 hours after the first dose. Never take more than 30 mg within 24 hours. If you don’t experience pain relief from the first dose, don’t take extra doses. Talk to your doctor before increasing your dosage.

Possible Side Effects of Maxalt

If you experience any of the following severe side effects, seem immediate medical attention:
• Vision changes
• Numb, cold or tingling hands or feet
• Fast or irregular heartbeat
• Extreme weakness
• Stomach pain
• Unsteadiness or fainting
• Bloody diarrhea
• Chest pressure, heaviness or pain
• Tightness or pain in the neck or jaw
• Severe allergic reaction including chest tightness, difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, lips, tongue or mouth, hives or a rash
Seek immediate medical attention if any of the following common side effects become worse or continue:
• Nausea
• Weakness
• Fatigue
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness