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Uses of Maxalt
 
Maxalt is also known by the generic name Rizatriptan


USES:
Rizatriptan is used to treat migraines. It helps to relieve headaches, pain and other symptoms of migraines, including sensitivity to light/sound, nausea, and vomiting. Prompt treatment allows you to get back to your normal routine and may decrease your need for other pain medications. Rizatriptan does not prevent future migraines or reduce how often you may get a headache.

Rizatriptan belongs to a group of drugs called triptans. It affects a certain natural chemical (serotonin) that constricts blood vessels in the brain. It may also block other pain pathways in the brain.


Uses of Imitrex
 
Imitrex is also known by the generic name Sumatriptan Succinate


USES:
Sumatriptan is used to treat migraines. It helps to relieve headaches, pain and other symptoms of migraines, including sensitivity to light/sound, nausea, and vomiting. Prompt treatment allows you to get back to your normal routine and may decrease your need for other pain medications. Sumatriptan does not prevent future migraines or reduce how often you may get a headache.

Sumatriptan belongs to a group of drugs called triptans. It affects a certain natural chemical (serotonin) that constricts blood vessels in the brain. It may also block other pain pathways in the brain.


Maxalt and Imitrex Combined Have 27 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects
 
Critcal Seriouosness - Abnormal Heart Rhythm - Conduction Disorder of the Heart is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Imitrex and Maxalt combined
Critcal Seriouosness - Allergic Reaction caused by a Drug - Hypersensitivity Drug Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Imitrex and Maxalt combined
Critcal Seriouosness - Angina is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Imitrex and Maxalt combined
Critcal Seriouosness - Chest Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Imitrex and Maxalt combined
Critcal Seriouosness - Chest Tightness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Imitrex and Maxalt combined
Critcal Seriouosness - Coronary Artery Spasm is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Imitrex and Maxalt combined
Critcal Seriouosness - Difficulty Swallowing - Dysphagia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Imitrex and Maxalt combined
Critcal Seriouosness - Disease of Inadequate Blood Flow to the Heart Muscle - Myocardial Ischemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Imitrex and Maxalt combined
Critcal Seriouosness - Fast Heartbeat - Tachyarrhythmia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Imitrex and Maxalt combined
Critcal Seriouosness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Imitrex and Maxalt combined
Critcal Seriouosness - Heart Attack - Myocardial Infarction is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Imitrex and Maxalt combined
Critcal Seriouosness - Heart Throbbing or Pounding - Palpitations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Imitrex and Maxalt combined
Critcal Seriouosness - Hemorrhage in the Brain - Cerebrovascular Hemorrhage is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Imitrex and Maxalt combined
Critcal Seriouosness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Imitrex and Maxalt combined
Critcal Seriouosness - Numbness and Tingling - Paresthesia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Imitrex and Maxalt combined
Critcal Seriouosness - Poor Vision - Vision Loss is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Imitrex and Maxalt combined
Critcal Seriouosness - Rapid Ventricular Heartbeat - Ventricular Tachycardia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Imitrex and Maxalt combined
Critcal Seriouosness - Seizures - Seizure Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Imitrex and Maxalt combined
Critcal Seriouosness - Serotonin Syndrome - Adverse Drug Interaction - Serotonin Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Imitrex and Maxalt combined
Critcal Seriouosness - Slow Heartbeat - Bradycardia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Imitrex and Maxalt combined
Critcal Seriouosness - Stiff Neck - Neck Stiffness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Imitrex and Maxalt combined
Critcal Seriouosness - Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Imitrex and Maxalt combined
Critcal Seriouosness - Stroke - Cerebrovascular Accident is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Imitrex and Maxalt combined
Critcal Seriouosness - Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Imitrex and Maxalt combined
Critcal Seriouosness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Imitrex and Maxalt combined
Critcal Seriouosness - Ventricular Fibrillation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Imitrex and Maxalt combined
Critcal Seriouosness - Wheezing is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Imitrex and Maxalt combined

Maxalt and Imitrex Combined have 10 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects
 
Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Maxalt and Imitrex combined
Drowsiness - Drowsy is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Maxalt and Imitrex combined
Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Maxalt and Imitrex combined
Heart Throbbing or Pounding - Palpitations is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Maxalt and Imitrex combined
Irritation of the Inside of the Nose - Nasal Passage Irritation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Maxalt and Imitrex combined
Low Energy - Fatigue is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Maxalt and Imitrex combined
Signs and Symptoms at Injection Site - Injection Site Sequelae is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Maxalt and Imitrex combined
Taste Problems - Dysgeusia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Maxalt and Imitrex combined
Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Maxalt and Imitrex combined
Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Maxalt and Imitrex combined

Maxalt and Imitrex Drug-Drug Interactions
 
There are no drug-drug interactions between Maxalt and Imitrex.

Maxalt has 12 Condition Contraindications
 
If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Maxalt.

Maxalt Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Absolute Contraindications 

Angina is a contraindication of Maxalt.

Hemiplegic Migraine - Migraine Headache with Temporary Paralysis of One Side is a contraindication of Maxalt.

Myocardial Infarction - Heart Attack is a contraindication of Maxalt.

Myocardial Ischemia - Disease of Inadequate Blood Flow to the Heart Muscle is a contraindication of Maxalt.

Prinzmetal Angina - Type of Angina Where Chest Pain Occurs at Rest is a contraindication of Maxalt.

Severe Uncontrolled Hypertension - Severe Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Maxalt.

Relative Contraindications 

Cerebrovascular Accident - Stroke is a contraindication of Maxalt.

Increased Cardiovascular Event Risk is a contraindication of Maxalt.

Peripheral Vascular Disease is a contraindication of Maxalt.

Contraindication Warnings 

Chronic Renal Failure Syndrome - Serious Long-Term Kidney Failure is a contraindication of Maxalt.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Maxalt.

Hypertension - High Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Maxalt.

Imitrex has 23 Condition Contraindications
 
If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Imitrex.

Imitrex Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Absolute Contraindications 

Angina is a contraindication of Imitrex.

Cerebral Ischemia - Lack of Blood Supply to the Brain is a contraindication of Imitrex.

Cerebrovascular Accident - Stroke is a contraindication of Imitrex.

Coronary Artery Disease - Disease of the Arteries of the Heart is a contraindication of Imitrex.

Hemiplegic Migraine - Migraine Headache with Temporary Paralysis of One Side is a contraindication of Imitrex.

Ischemic Bowel Disease - Insufficiency of the Vascular System of the Intestine is a contraindication of Imitrex.

Myocardial Infarction - Heart Attack is a contraindication of Imitrex.

Myocardial Ischemia - Disease of Inadequate Blood Flow to the Heart Muscle is a contraindication of Imitrex.

Peripheral Vascular Disease is a contraindication of Imitrex.

Prinzmetal Angina - Type of Angina Where Chest Pain Occurs at Rest is a contraindication of Imitrex.

Serotonin Syndrome - Serotonin Syndrome - Adverse Drug Interaction is a contraindication of Imitrex.

Severe Hepatic Disease - Severe Liver Disease is a contraindication of Imitrex.

Severe Uncontrolled Hypertension - Severe Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Imitrex.

Transient Cerebral Ischemia - Transient Ischemic Attack is a contraindication of Imitrex.

Relative Contraindications 

Epilepsy - Epileptic Seizure is a contraindication of Imitrex.

Increased Cardiovascular Event Risk is a contraindication of Imitrex.

Tachyarrhythmia - Fast Heartbeat is a contraindication of Imitrex.

Contraindication Warnings 

Diabetes Mellitus - Diabetes is a contraindication of Imitrex.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Imitrex.

Hypercholesterolemia - High Cholesterol is a contraindication of Imitrex.

Hypertension - High Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Imitrex.

Obesity - Overweight is a contraindication of Imitrex.

Tobacco Smoker - Tobacco Smoking is a contraindication of Imitrex.
Maxalt - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

Imitrex - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

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