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Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Maxalt

Maxalt has 55 Side Effects total
17 are Life Threatening
6 Occur Most Frequently
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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.


Maxalt has 17 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects
 
Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Heart Rhythm - Conduction Disorder of the Heart is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Maxalt
Critical Seriousness - Allergic Reaction caused by a Drug - Hypersensitivity Drug Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Maxalt
Critical Seriousness - Angina is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Maxalt
Critical Seriousness - Chest Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Maxalt
Critical Seriousness - Chest Tightness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Maxalt
Critical Seriousness - Fast Heartbeat - Tachyarrhythmia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Maxalt
Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Maxalt
Critical Seriousness - Heart Attack - Myocardial Infarction is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Maxalt
Critical Seriousness - Heart Throbbing or Pounding - Palpitations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Maxalt
Critical Seriousness - Hemorrhage in the Brain - Cerebrovascular Hemorrhage is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Maxalt
Critical Seriousness - Numbness and Tingling - Paresthesia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Maxalt
Critical Seriousness - Serotonin Syndrome - Adverse Drug Interaction - Serotonin Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Maxalt
Critical Seriousness - Slow Heartbeat - Bradycardia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Maxalt
Critical Seriousness - Stroke - Cerebrovascular Accident is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Maxalt
Critical Seriousness - Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Maxalt
Critical Seriousness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Maxalt
Critical Seriousness - Wheezing is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Maxalt
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Maxalt has 6 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects
 
Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Maxalt
Drowsiness - Drowsy is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Maxalt
Heart Throbbing or Pounding - Palpitations is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Maxalt
Low Energy - Fatigue is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Maxalt
Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Maxalt
Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Maxalt
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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 seriouosness 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.

Maxalt has 8 related brands and strengths:
 
Maxalt 10 Mg Tab

Maxalt 5 Mg Tab

Maxalt-Mlt 10 Mg Tab, Rapid Dissolve

Maxalt-Mlt 5 Mg Tab, Rapid Dissolve

Rizatriptan 10 Mg Tab

Rizatriptan 10 Mg Tab, Rapid Dissolve

Rizatriptan 5 Mg Tab

Rizatriptan 5 Mg Tab, Rapid Dissolve

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.

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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