Maxalt (Rizatriptan) and Maxalt MLT (Rizatriptan) are cerebral vasoconstrictors used to relieve migraine headache attacks as they occur. Maxalt MLT (Rizatriptan) will not prevent or reduce the number of attacks you experience.
DO NOT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED DOSE of Maxalt and Maxalt MFT (Rizatriptan) without checking with your doctorotherwise they may result in Maxalt MLT side effects. Maxalt and Maxalt MFT (Rizatriptan) IS NOT INTENDED to prevent or reduce the number of migraine attacks that you experience. IF YOU HAVE Maxalt MLT side effects like a HEADACHE THAT IS DIFFERENT than your usual migraine attacks, check with your doctor before using this medicine. BEFORE YOU BEGIN USING Maxalt and Maxalt MFT (Rizatriptan), give your doctor and pharmacist a list of all prescription and non-prescription medicines that you are using to treat and prevent migraine attacks. DO NOT USE ERGOT-CONTAINING MEDICINES or other migraine headache medicines within 24 hours of using this medicine otherwise they may result in Maxalt MLT side effects. If you have questions about which medicines contain ergot, ask your doctor or pharmacist. BEFORE USING Maxalt and Maxalt MFT (Rizatriptan), TELL YOUR DOCTOR if you have had chest pains, heart disease, shortness of breath, fast or irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or diabetes. Also tell your doctor if you smoke, have had a heart attack or stroke, have liver or kidney disease, are post-menopausal, or have had any seizures. If you develop any of Maxalt MLT side effects , notify your doctor. DO NOT DRIVE, OPERATE MACHINERY, OR DO ANYTHING ELSE THAT COULD BE DANGEROUS until you know all the Maxalt MLT side effects. Using Maxalt and Maxalt MFT (Rizatriptan) alone, with other medicines, or with alcohol may result in Maxalt MLT side effects like lessening your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks. FOR WOMEN: IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the Maxalt MLT side effects and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED in breast milk. IF YOU ARE OR WILL BE BREAST-FEEDING while you are using this medicine, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks of Maxalt MLT side effects to your baby. Maxalt side effects and Maxalt MLT side effects that may occur while taking this medicine include dizziness, nausea, diarrhea, drowsiness, or fatigue. If Maxalt MLT side effects continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience Maxalt MLT side effects like unusual weakness; pain or tightness in the jaw, neck, or chest; changes in vision; stomach pain; bloody diarrhea; very fast or irregular heartbeat; cold/tingling/numb hands or feet; or fainting or unsteadiness.