Potential side effects:
- Check with your doctor right away if
any of the following side effects continue for more than 1 hour. Even if
they go away in less than 1 hour, check with your doctor before using
any more rizatriptan if any of the following side effects occur:
- chest pain
- heaviness, tightness, or pressure in chest and/or neck
- difficulty in swallowing
- increased, irregular, slow or pounding heartbeat
- rash, hives, itching, or bumps on skin
- sensation of burning, warmth, heat, numbness, tightness, or tingling
- shortness of breath
- Some of the following effects, such as
nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, dizziness, and general feeling of illness
or tiredness, often occur during or after a migraine, even when
rizatriptan has not been used. However, check with your doctor if any of
the following side effects continue or are bothersome:
- Dizziness
- dry mouth
- hot flashes
- nausea and/or vomiting
- excessive sleepiness
- unusual tiredness or muscle weakness
- agitation or anxiety
- blurred vision
- chills
- confusion
- constipation, gas, diarrhea
- depression
- difficulty swallowing
- dry eyes, eye irritation
- feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
- heartburn
- heat sensitivity
- inability to sleep
- increased sweating
- increased thirst
- irritability
- itching of the skin
- muscle or joint stiffness, tightness, or rigidity
- muscle pain or spasms
- ringing or buzzing in ears
- sudden large increase in frequency or quantity of urine
- trembling of hands or feet
- unusual feeling of well-being
- warm and/or cold sensations
Brand Names:
- U.S.: Maxalt, Maxalt MLT
- Canada: Maxalt, Maxalt RPD
- U.K.: Maxalt, Maxalt Melt
- Australia: Not available
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