Maxalt

Brand: MAXALT

Generic: RIZATRIPTAN

MAXALT is a prescription medicine used for the treatment of migraine attacks in adults.



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PATIENT INFORMATION

  Maxalt Patient Information (38.2 KiB, 51 hits)

MEDICATION GUIDE

  Maxalt Medication Guide (111.7 KiB, 25 hits)

SAFETY INFORMATION

►Do not take MAXALT if you:

• have had a serious allergic reaction to MAXALT, to rizatriptan benzoate (active ingredient) or any of its other ingredients
• have uncontrolled high blood pressure
• have heart disease or history of heart disease
• are currently taking monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors such as phenelzine sulfate (NARDIL®) or tranylcypromine sulfate (PARNATE®) for mental depression, or have taken MAO inhibitors within the last two weeks.

►Before taking AIRCEPT, tell your doctor:

• about any past or present medical problems
• about any history of high blood pressure, chest pain, shortness of breath, heart disease, or stroke
• about any allergies you have or have had
• if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant
• if you are breast-feeding or plan to breast-feed
• about all drugs you are taking or plan to take, including those obtained without a prescription, and those you normally take for a migraine
• if you take selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) or serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), two types of drugs for depression or other disorders. Common SSRIs** are CELEXA® (citalopram HBr), LEXAPRO® (escitalopram oxalate), PAXIL® (paroxetine),  PROZAC®/SARAFEM® (fluoxetine), SYMBYAX® (olanzapine/fluoxetine), ZOLOFT® (sertraline), and  fluvoxamine. Common SNRIs** are CYMBALTA® (duloxetine) and EFFEXOR® (venlafaxine)
• about any risk factors for heart disease or blood vessel disease
  • high blood pressure or diabetes
  • high cholesterol
  • obesity
  • smoking
  • family history of heart disease or blood vessel disease
  • post menopausal
  • male over 40

POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS

Like all prescription drugs, MAXALT can cause side effects. In studies, MAXALT was generally well- tolerated. The side effects were usually mild and temporary. The following is not a complete list of side effects reported with MAXALT. Ask your doctor to discuss with you the more complete list of side effects.

►MOST COMMON SIDE EFFECTS:

• dizziness
• sleepiness, tiredness, fatigue
• pain or pressure sensation (e.g., in the chest or throat)

If you experience dizziness, sleepiness, tiredness or fatigue, you should evaluate your ability to perform complex tasks such as driving or operating heavy machinery.

►LESS COMMON SIDE EFFECTS:

Heart and blood vessels – Alterations in heartbeat, increased blood pressure and spasm of blood vessels of the extremities including coldness and numbness of the hands or feet.

Muscles – Muscle weakness, stiffness, and spasm; and muscle and bone pain.

Nervous system – Nervousness, decreased mental sharpness, tremor, headache, abnormal sensation,  vertigo, sleep disturbance, mood and personality changes, alterations in speech and movement, memory  impairment, confusion, dream abnormality and seizure.

Digestive system - Stomach upset, diarrhea, dry mouth, constipation, gas, thirst, acid reflux, difficulty swallowing, changes in appetite, burping and inability of the tongue to move.

Skin – Flushing (redness of the face lasting a short time), hot flashes, sweating, itching, rash, acne and skin reaction to sunlight.

Respiratory – Difficult or rapid breathing, dryness or discomfort of the throat or nose, nosebleed, yawning and sinus disorder, cold-like symptoms, cough, and hiccups.

Special Senses – Visual disturbances, ringing in the ears, ear pain, eye discomfort, swelling or tearing, alterations in hearing and smelling, visual intolerance to light, and bad taste.

Miscellaneous – Allergic reactions including swelling of face, lips, tongue and/or throat which may cause difficulty in breathing and/or swallowing, wheezing, hives, rash, and severe sloughing of the skin. Also chills, heat sensitivity, swelling, bloating, hangover effect, fever, fainting, dizziness on standing up, warm/cold sensations, dehydration and changes in urination and menstruation.

►VERY RARE SIDE EFFECTS:

As with other drugs in this class, there have been very rare reports of heart attack and stroke generally occurring in patients with risk factors for heart and blood vessel disease.

Tell your doctor about these or any other symptoms. If the symptoms persist or worsen, seek medical attention promptly. In addition, tell your doctor if you experience any symptoms that suggest an allergic reaction after taking MAXALT.

DRUG INTERACTION

►Do not take MAXALT with any other drug in the same class within 24 hours, such as sumatriptan (IMITREX®), naratriptan (AMERGETM) or zolmitriptan (ZOMIGTM).

►Do not take MAXALT within 24 hours of taking ergotamine-type medications such as ergotamine (BELLERGAL-S®, CAFERGOT®, ERGOMAR®, WIGRAINE®), dihydro-ergotamine (D.H.E. 45®) or methysergide (SANSERT®) to treat your migraine.

►Do not take MAXALT when you are taking monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors, such as phenelzine sulfate (NARDIL®) or tranylcypromine sulfate (PARNATE®) for mental depression, or if it has been less than two weeks since you stopped taking an MAO inhibitor.

►Ask your doctor for instructions about taking MAXALT if you are now taking propranolol (INDERAL®).

►Ask your doctor for instructions about taking MAXALT if you are now taking selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) or serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), two types of drugs for depression or other disorders.

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.