Eletriptan Hbr

( Relpax )

Last Reviewed: Nov 12, 2024

Pros & Cons


Eletriptan (Relpax) Pros and Cons

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  • Eletriptan is a first-choice drug for acute treatment of migraine headaches.
  • Clinical trials have found eletriptan may work faster than other triptans. It can provide migraine relief within 30 minutes.
  • There is a lower-cost generic available.

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  • Eletriptan can only treat an acute migraine attack. It does not prevent migraines or reduce the frequency of migraine attacks.
  • It only comes in one dosage form (tablet) for oral administration. 
  • Eletriptan has not been studied for safety and efficacy in children.
  • Taking eletriptan on more than 10 days in a month may lead to medication overuse headaches. 
  • It can interact with other medications commonly used to treat migraine headaches, such as ergot-type medications.