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Imitrex Vs. Maxalt
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Pronounced: (rizz-uh-TRIP-tan)
Side Effects
Drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth, numbness/tingling/prickling sensations, redness (flushing), tiredness/weakness may occur. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.
Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.
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From Our Experts
12/17/07 #4: Maxalt doesn't work; Inderal makes head hurt worse?
Full Question: I am presently taking Maxalt 10mg for migraine. I suffers with a headache regular, about three times a week. The medicine... Read more »
Maxalt: How safe is it, and is it as effective as Zomig?
Full Question: I have taken Zomig 5mg for several years for migraine relief. I had tried Imitrex, Treximet & Inderal without any... Read more »
Joint stiffness for a week after Imitrex?
Full Question: I have been taking Imitrex 2 - 4 per month for about 10 years. I have had joint stiffness commonly after taking it.... Read more »
Is joint and muscle pain a common side affect of Imitrex?
Full Question: Is joint and muscle pain a common side affect of Imitrex?For treatment of 4-5 migraines a week, I have been taking Imitrex... Read more »
Migraine Abortive Maxalt Approved for Children 6- to 17-Years-Old
With Migraine, as with many other diseases and conditions, there are fewer medications that have been approved by the FDA for children than... Read more »
From Our Sources
Migraine sufferers often delay taking pills to save money
Migraine medication such as Imitrex and Maxalt are most effective if they are taken at the first sign of a headache. Many migraine sufferers delay... Read more »
Clinical trial: Effects of different Maxalt doses on migraines...
This is a study to evaluate the effects of different doses of Maxalt in people with migraine headaches. This national study is currently recruiting... Read more »
Combining Maxalt and Tylenol may ease migraines
A Merck-funded has study found people with moderate to severe migraines who took Maxalt and Tylenol had less migraine pain. Researchers found taking... Read more »
Generic Maxalt gets tentative OK
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted tentative approval for Teva Pharmaceuticals' generic form of the migraine medicine Maxalt. Final... Read more »
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