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Usage: Maxalt is used for treating acute migraine headache with or without aura (flashing lights, wavy lines, dark spots) in adults. It should not be used to prevent migraines or cluster headaches. Maxalt is a selective serotonin receptor agonist. It works by narrowing dilated blood vessels in the brain, relieving migraine headaches.
Directions: Use Maxalt as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions. Maxalt may be taken with or without food. Take Maxalt with plenty of fluid. Maxalt comes with a patient information leaflet. Read it carefully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist any questions you may have about Maxalt . Take a single dose of Maxalt as soon as migraine symptoms appear. A second dose may be taken if there is only a partial response or symptoms of the migraine return. However, do not take it sooner than 2 hours following the first dose. Do not take more than 30 milligrams (mg) in a 24-hour period. Do not take additional doses if you do not get a response from the first dose.
Side Effects: All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome: Diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; fatigue; nausea; weakness. Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur: Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bloody diarrhea; changes in vision; chest pain, heaviness, or pressure; cold, tingling, or numb hands or feet; fainting or unsteadiness; fast or irregular heartbeat; pain or tightness in jaw or neck; stomach pain; unusual weakness. This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider.
Precautions: Do NOT use Maxalt if you are allergic to any ingredient in Maxalt
you are taking ergot alkaloids (eg, ergotamine) or have taken a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor (eg, phenelzine) within the past 14 days
you have taken another serotonin receptor agonist (eg, sumatriptan) within the last 24 hours. you have a history of chest pain, blood flow or heart conditions, ischemic heart disease, irregular heartbeat, stroke, or uncontrolled high blood pressure. Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Drug Interactions: Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Maxalt . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) (eg, fluoxetine) because the effectiveness of Maxalt may be decreased. Beta-blockers (eg, propranolol), ergot alkaloids (eg, ergotamine), or MAO inhibitors (eg, phenelzine) because the actions and side effects of Maxalt may be increased. Dexfenfluramine, ergot alkaloids (eg, ergotamine), or sibutramine because the actions and side effects of these medicines may be increased. This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Maxalt may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
If You Take Too Much: Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include slow, fast, or irregular heartbeat; unusual dizziness or drowsiness; vomiting.
Storage: Store Maxalt at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Keep Maxalt out of the reach of children and away from pets.
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