Compare Relpax vs Imitrex

Compare Relpax

vs Imitrex

Compare Relpax to Imitrex. To make a decision about Relpax vs Imitrex, click here for a Medication Risk Map to help you select Relpax or Imitrex

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Uses of Relpax

Relpax is also known by the generic name Eletriptan Hbr

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

Eletriptan belongs to a group of drugs called "triptans." Migraines are thought to occur when certain blood vessels in the brain become swollen (dilated). This drug works by helping blood vessels in the brain to return to normal size. It may also block pain signals 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.

Relpax and Imitrex Have 8 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects in Common

Critical Seriousness - Ventricular Fibrillation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Relpax and Imitrex.

Critical Seriousness - Heart Attack - Myocardial Infarction is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Relpax and Imitrex.

Critical Seriousness - Disease of Inadequate Blood Flow to the Heart Muscle - Myocardial Ischemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Relpax and Imitrex.

Critical Seriousness - Seizures - Seizure Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Relpax and Imitrex.

Critical Seriousness - Coronary Artery Spasm is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Relpax and Imitrex.

Critical Seriousness - Serotonin Syndrome - Adverse Drug Interaction - Serotonin Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Relpax and Imitrex.

Critical Seriousness - Chest Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Relpax and Imitrex.

Critical Seriousness - Rapid Ventricular Heartbeat - Ventricular Tachycardia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Relpax and Imitrex.

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Relpax Has 55 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Imitrex

Critical Seriousness - Enlarged Thyroid Gland - Goiter is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Relpax but not Imitrex.

Critical Seriousness - Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Relpax but not Imitrex.

Critical Seriousness - Large Purple or Brown Skin Blotches - Purpura is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Relpax but not Imitrex.

Critical Seriousness - Slow Heartbeat - Bradycardia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Relpax but not Imitrex.

Critical Seriousness - Blood Clot in Vein - Thrombophlebitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Relpax but not Imitrex.

Critical Seriousness - Throat Irritation - Pharyngitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Relpax but not Imitrex.

Critical Seriousness - Rheumatoid Arthritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Relpax but not Imitrex.

Critical Seriousness - Nosebleed - Epistaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Relpax but not Imitrex.

Critical Seriousness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Relpax but not Imitrex.

Critical Seriousness - Swelling of the Abdomen - Abdominal Swelling is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Relpax but not Imitrex.

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Relpax but not Imitrex.

Critical Seriousness - Thyroid Problems - Disorder of Thyroid Gland is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Relpax but not Imitrex.

Critical Seriousness - Decreased White Blood Cells - Leukopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Relpax but not Imitrex.

Critical Seriousness - Abnormally Long or Heavy Periods - Menorrhagia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Relpax but not Imitrex.

Critical Seriousness - Migraine Headache - Migraine is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Relpax but not Imitrex.

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Heart Rhythm - Conduction Disorder of the Heart is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Relpax but not Imitrex.

Critical Seriousness - Any Disorder of the Blood Vessels of the Brain - Cerebrovascular Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Relpax but not Imitrex.

Critical Seriousness - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure - Hypotension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Relpax but not Imitrex.

Critical Seriousness - Turn Blue - Cyanosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Relpax but not Imitrex.

Critical Seriousness - Shock is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Relpax but not Imitrex.

Critical Seriousness - Throwing Up Blood - Bloody Vomit is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Relpax but not Imitrex.

Critical Seriousness - Infection due to the Candida Fungus - Candidiasis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Relpax but not Imitrex.

Critical Seriousness - Heart Ventricle Rhythm Problem - Ventricular Arrhythmias is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Relpax but not Imitrex.

Critical Seriousness - Constriction of Blood Vessels of the Extremities - Peripheral Vasoconstriction is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Relpax but not Imitrex.

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Esophagus - Esophagitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Relpax but not Imitrex.

Critical Seriousness - Feeling Faint - Fainting is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Relpax but not Imitrex.

Critical Seriousness - Swollen Tongue - Tongue Swelling is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Relpax but not Imitrex.

Critical Seriousness - High Blood Pressure - Hypertension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Relpax but not Imitrex.

Critical Seriousness - Rectal Disorder - Rectal Disorders is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Relpax but not Imitrex.

Critical Seriousness - Skin Irritation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Relpax but not Imitrex.

Critical Seriousness - Severe Lower Back Pain from Kidney Stones - Renal Colic is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Relpax but not Imitrex.

Critical Seriousness - Numbness and Tingling - Paresthesia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Relpax but not Imitrex.

Critical Seriousness - Choking Feeling - Choking Sensation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Relpax but not Imitrex.

Critical Seriousness - Eye Hemorrhage - Ocular Bleeding is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Relpax but not Imitrex.

Critical Seriousness - Atrial Fibrillation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Relpax but not Imitrex.

Critical Seriousness - Inadequate Blood Flow in the Extremities - Peripheral Ischemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Relpax but not Imitrex.

Critical Seriousness - Asthma - Bronchial Asthma is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Relpax but not Imitrex.

Critical Seriousness - Skin Rash with Sloughing - Exfoliative Dermatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Relpax but not Imitrex.

Critical Seriousness - Psoriasis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Relpax but not Imitrex.

Critical Seriousness - Middle Ear Infection - Acute Otitis Media Infection is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Relpax but not Imitrex.

Critical Seriousness - Puffy Face from Water Retention - Facial Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Relpax but not Imitrex.

Critical Seriousness - Fast Heartbeat - Tachyarrhythmia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Relpax but not Imitrex.

Critical Seriousness - Breathing Changes - Respiration Changes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Relpax but not Imitrex.

Critical Seriousness - Rapid Deep Breathing - Hyperventilation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Relpax but not Imitrex.

Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Relpax but not Imitrex.

Critical Seriousness - Discolored Spots and Small Elevations of the Skin - Maculopapular Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Relpax but not Imitrex.

Critical Seriousness - Pink Eye - Conjunctivitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Relpax but not Imitrex.

Critical Seriousness - Angina is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Relpax but not Imitrex.

Critical Seriousness - Atrioventricular Heart Block - Atrioventricular Block is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Relpax but not Imitrex.

Critical Seriousness - A Hernia which Protrudes Into the Abdominal Wall - Abdominal Herniation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Relpax but not Imitrex.

Critical Seriousness - Abscess is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Relpax but not Imitrex.

Critical Seriousness - Swollen Lymph Nodes - Lymphadenopathy is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Relpax but not Imitrex.

Critical Seriousness - Cough is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Relpax but not Imitrex.

Critical Seriousness - Injury - Trauma is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Relpax but not Imitrex.

Critical Seriousness - Low Body Temperature - Hypothermia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Relpax but not Imitrex.

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Imitrex Has 6 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Relpax

Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Relpax but not Imitrex.

Critical Seriousness - Chest Tightness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Relpax but not Imitrex.

Critical Seriousness - Difficulty Swallowing - Dysphagia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Relpax but not Imitrex.

Critical Seriousness - Poor Vision - Vision Loss is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Relpax but not Imitrex.

Critical Seriousness - Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Relpax but not Imitrex.

Critical Seriousness - Stiff Neck - Neck Stiffness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Relpax but not Imitrex.

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Relpax and Imitrex Have 1 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common

Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Relpax and Imitrex. Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Relpax and Imitrex.

Relpax Has 7 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Imitrex

Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Relpax but not Imitrex.

Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Relpax but not Imitrex.

Drowsiness - Drowsy is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Relpax but not Imitrex.

Feeling Weak - General Weakness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Relpax but not Imitrex.

Numbness and Tingling - Paresthesia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Relpax but not Imitrex.

Dry Mouth - Xerostomia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Relpax but not Imitrex.

Temporary Redness of Face and Neck - Flushing is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Relpax but not Imitrex.

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Imitrex Has 4 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Imitrex

Taste Problems - Dysgeusia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Imitrex but not Relpax.

Irritation of the Inside of the Nose - Nasal Passage Irritation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Imitrex but not Relpax.

Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Imitrex but not Relpax.

Signs and Symptoms at Injection Site - Injection Site Sequelae is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Imitrex but not Relpax.

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Relpax and Imitrex Treat 1 Conditions in Common

Migraine Headache - Migraine is treated by both Relpax and Imitrex.

Relpax has 25 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Relpax.

Relpax Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Angina is a contraindication of Relpax.

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

Cerebrovascular Accident - Stroke is a contraindication of Relpax.

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

Coronary Artery Spasm is a contraindication of Relpax.

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

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

Myocardial Infarction - Heart Attack is a contraindication of Relpax.

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

Peripheral Vascular Disease is a contraindication of Relpax.

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

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

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

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

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

Relative Contraindications

Hypertension - High Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Relpax.

Increased Cardiovascular Event Risk is a contraindication of Relpax.

Raynaud's Phenomenon - Occasional Numbness, Prickling, or Tingling of Fingers and Toes is a contraindication of Relpax.

Contraindication Warnings

Diabetes Mellitus - Diabetes is a contraindication of Relpax.

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

Familial History of Cardiovascular Disease - Family History of Disease of the Heart and Blood Vessels is a contraindication of Relpax.

Hypercholesterolemia - High Cholesterol is a contraindication of Relpax.

Obesity - Overweight is a contraindication of Relpax.

Post-Menopausal Symptoms is a contraindication of Relpax.

Tobacco Smoker - Tobacco Smoking is a contraindication of Relpax.

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 seriouosness 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.

Relpax - 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. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

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.