Rizatriptan (Maxalt) Tips from Pharmacists

• If rizatriptan causes an upset stomach, taking it with food might help.

• If your migraine symptoms get better but come back after one dose of rizatriptan, you can repeat a dose at least 2 hours later. Do not take more than 30 mg of rizatriptan in 24 hours. Do not use Maxalt (rizatriptan) to treat more than four headaches a month.

• If you do not get improvement in your migraine symptoms after the initial dose of rizatriptan, do not take a second dose. Your pain may be from something other than a migraine headache.

• Rizatriptan can lead to an increase in blood pressure. Monitor your blood pressure at home and tell your doctor if you notice it is higher than usual after starting this medicine.

• Rizatriptan can interact with other medications, particularly antidepressants. This can increase your risk of a serious condition called serotonin syndrome. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you take an antidepressant before starting on this migraine headache medicine.

• Rizatriptan can make you drowsy and dizzy. Do not drive or do other hazardous activities until you are fully awake and alert.