Maxalt-Generic (rizatriptan benzoate) 10mg x6s Tabs

Rizatriptan is used for:

Treating acute migraine headache with or without aura (flashing lights, wavy lines, dark spots) in adults. It should not be used to prevent migraines or cluster headaches.

Rizatriptan is a selective serotonin receptor agonist. It works by narrowing dilated blood vessels in the brain, relieving migraine headaches.

Do NOT use Rizatriptan if:

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

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

Before using Rizatriptan :

Some medical conditions may interact with Rizatriptan . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you are obese, postmenopausal, or a smoker
• if you have basilar artery or hemiplegic migraines, or cluster headaches
• if you have diabetes, kidney or liver problems, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or a family history of coronary artery disease

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Rizatriptan . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) (eg, fluoxetine) because they may decrease Rizatriptan 's effectiveness
• Beta-blockers (eg, propranolol), ergot alkaloids (eg, ergotamine), or MAOIs (eg, phenelzine) because they may increase the actions of Rizatriptan and the risk of Rizatriptan 's side effects
• Dexfenfluramine, ergot alkaloids (eg, ergotamine), or sibutramine because their actions and the risk of their side effects may be increased by Rizatriptan

How to use Rizatriptan :

Use Rizatriptan as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• An extra patient leaflet is available with Rizatriptan . Talk to your pharmacist if you have questions about this information.
• Take Rizatriptan by mouth with or without food.
• Take Rizatriptan with plenty of fluid.
• Take a single dose of Rizatriptan as soon as migraine symptoms appear. A second dose may be taken if there is only a partial response or symptoms of the migraine return. However, do not take it sooner than 2 hours following the first dose. Do not take more than 30 milligrams (mg) in a 24-hour period.
• Do not take additional doses if you do not get a response from the first dose.
• If you miss a dose of Rizatriptan and you still have a headache, follow your doctor's dosing instructions. Contact your doctor right away if you are unsure of what to do if you miss a dose. Do not take Rizatriptan more often than prescribed. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Rizatriptan .

Important safety information:

• Rizatriptan may cause dizziness or drowsiness. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Rizatriptan with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
• Rizatriptan is not intended to prevent or reduce the number of migraine attacks that you experience.
• If you have a headache that is different from your usual migraine attacks, check with your doctor before using Rizatriptan .
• Diabetes patients - Rizatriptan may affect your blood sugar. Check blood sugar levels closely. Ask your doctor before you change your diet or the dose of your diabetes medicine.
• Rizatriptan 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 Rizatriptan while you are pregnant. It is not known if Rizatriptan is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Rizatriptan , check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Rizatriptan :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; fatigue; nausea; weakness.

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

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

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