Maxalt Side Effects, Overdose and Pregnancy Information
Maxalt is given to treat migraine headaches in adults. Maxalt relieves the intensity of the pain and other symptoms including nausea, vomiting, and hypersensitivity to light, though it does not prevent nor reduce the frequency of attacks. Maxalt can also be used for cluster headaches. Migraine is believed to be caused by swollen or dilated blood vessels; Maxalt acts on neurotransmitter serotonin (5HT) receptors in the brain by narrowing those blood vessels. Maxalt usually takes about an hour to relieve the symptoms. Main ingredient in Maxalt is Rizatriptan. Maxalt should only be given when the pain from migraine attack does not respond to regular pain killers like Aspirin, Acetaminophen (paracetamol) or Ibuprofen.
Maxalt Side Effects
Maxalt side effects include dizziness, nasal discomfort, muscle weakness, nausea, neck pain, numbness, vomiting and temporary rise in blood pressure. Rare Maxalt side effects may include severe allergic reactions, anxiety, asthma, agitation, changes in heart rhythm, confusion, constipation, cough, depression, difficult or painful urination, fatigue, pressure in chest, rapid and throbbing heartbeat, rash, ringing in the ears, tightness in chest, tremors, and vision changes.
Maxalt Side Effects Reporting
If you experience any Maxalt side effects not mentioned above you should report it to your primary health care provider or FDA 1-800-FDA-1088 in the United States, Health Canada 1-866-225-0709 in Canada, MHRA 020 3080 6000 in UK, or TGA 1800 020 653 in Australia.
MAXALT WARNING
Maxalt should not be given to those with high blood pressure or who have or are at risk of heart disease or condition. It should also not be used if you have liver or kidney disease.
Maxalt must not be given for 2 weeks after taking an MAO inhibitor drug such as the antidepressants Nardil and Parnate.
If you develop severe chest pain after taking Maxalt, seek medical help right away.
Maxalt injections should not be injected into a vein. This could result in a serious heart irregularity.
Though rarely, severe and fatal allergic reactions have occurred in people taking Maxalt. In rare cases, people taking Maxalt have suffered seizures.
MAXALT AND PREGNANCY
If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, inform your physician before taking Maxalt as animal studies have shown damage to fetus. Nursing mothers should switch to bottle-feed while taking Maxalt.
MAXALT INTERACTION
Check with your doctor before combining Maxalt with the following:
Drugs classified as MAO inhibitors
Ergot-containing drugs such as Cafergot and Ergostat
Luvox
Paxil
Prozac
Zoloft
MAXALT DOSES
Maxalt is not recommended for children under 18.
MAXALT TABLETS
The usual adult dose is 5-10mg tablet taken with meal or milk. For better results Maxalt should be taken right at the onset of the pain. If one Maxalt does not respond, you can take second dose at least 2 hours after taking the first one. The maximum dose for a day should not exceed 30mg.
Those with liver disease should take lower doses of Maxalt Tablets.
MAXALT OVERDOSE
Maxalt overdose symptoms may include convulsions, dilated pupils, inactivity, lack of coordination, paralysis, redness in the arms and legs, skin changes at the site of injection, slow breathing, sluggishness, tremor, nausea and vomiting.
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