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| Maxalt Description:
Maxalt is used for the short term treatment of most types of migraine attacks in adults. Maxalt is not used to prevent migraines, or to decrease the number of migraine attacks. Maxalt has not been shown to treat cluster headaches. |
Product Notes:
Who should not take Maxalt? You should not take Maxalt if you have any of following conditions:
History of heart or circulatory disease, including heart attack, angina (chest pain), or stroke
Uncontrolled high blood pressure
You have taken other migraine medications that are in the same class as Maxalt, or medications containing ergotamine, dihydroergotamine, or methysergide within the past 24 hours
Hemiplegic or basilar migraine
Are currently taking monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors such as phenelzine or tranylcypromine, or have taken MAO inhibitors in the past 2 weeks
Phenylketonuric patients should not take Maxalt-MLT(orally disintegrating tablets), because they contain phenylalanine (a part of aspartame)
General Precautions with Maxalt:
If you have the following conditions, your health care provider will evaluate you to decide if Maxalt is right for you:
Risk factors for heart disease including, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, smoking, strong family history of heart disease, or if you are postmenopausal, or a male over 40
Severe kidney disease
Moderate or severe liver disease Side Effects:
Some signs of rare but serious side effects include:
Pain, pressure or tightness in the chest or throat. If severe, or does not go away, call your health care provider right away. If this happens at all, discuss with your health care provider before taking any more Maxalt.
Rarely, people have a serious allergic reaction to Maxalt. This could cause shortness of breath, wheeziness, heart throbbing, swelling of eyelids, face, or lips, or a skin rash, lumps or hives. If this happens, tell your health care provider right away.
Other side effects may include:
Chest heaviness, or pressure
Tiredness
Dizziness
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