Chemical Name: RIZATRIPTAN (rye-za-TRIP-tan)
This medicine is a cerebral vasoconstrictor used to relieve certain types of
migraine headache attacks as they occur. It will not prevent or reduce the
number of attacks you experience.
Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with this medicine. INFORM
YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that
you are taking. DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE if you have taken a monoamine oxidase
inhibitor (MAOI) within the last 14 days. ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF YOUR DOSE OR
CONDITION may be needed if you are taking ergot alkaloids. Inform your doctor of
any other medical conditions, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding. USE OF
THIS MEDICINE IS NOT RECOMMENDED if you have a history of chest pain, vascular
or heart conditions, arrhythmias, stroke, transient ischemic attack (TIA), or
high blood pressure. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions
or concerns about taking this medicine.
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. THIS
MEDICINE COMES WITH A PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET. Read it carefully. Ask your
doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions that you may have about this
medicine. DO NOT REMOVE THIS MEDICINE from the blister pack until you are ready
to take it. PLACE THE DRY TABLET on your tongue. The tablet will dissolve and be
swallowed in your saliva. IT IS BEST TO TAKE A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE as soon as
you notice symptoms of a migraine attack. If your headache returns, a second
dose may be taken. Allow at least 2 hours between doses of this medicine. DO NOT
TAKE ADDITIONAL DOSES if you do not get a response from the first dose. STORE
THIS MEDICINE at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees
C), away from heat and light.
DO NOT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED DOSE without checking with your doctor. THIS
MEDICINE IS NOT INTENDED to prevent or reduce the number of migraine attacks
that you experience. IF YOU HAVE A HEADACHE THAT IS DIFFERENT than your usual
migraine attacks, check with your doctor before using this medicine. BEFORE YOU
BEGIN USING THIS MEDICINE, 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. If you have
questions about which medicines contain ergot, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
BEFORE USING THIS MEDICINE, 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, or if you are a woman who
has gone through menopause. If you develop any of these conditions while you are
taking this medicine, notify your doctor. DO NOT DRIVE, OPERATE MACHINERY, OR DO
ANYTHING ELSE THAT COULD BE DANGEROUS until you know how you react to this
medicine. Using this medicine alone, with other medicines, or with alcohol may
lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks. IF
YOU EXPERIENCE difficulty breathing; tightness of chest; swelling of eyelids,
face, or lips; or if you develop a rash or hives, tell your doctor immediately.
Do not take any more doses of this medicine unless your doctor tells you to do
so. PHENYLKETONURICS: this medicine contains phenylalanine. FOR WOMEN: IF YOU
PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the benefits 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 to your
baby.
SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while taking this medicine include dizziness,
nausea, diarrhea, drowsiness, or fatigue. If they continue or are bothersome,
check with your doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you
experience 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. IF YOU
EXPERIENCE difficulty breathing; tightness of chest; swelling of eyelids, face,
or lips; or if you develop a rash or hives, tell your doctor immediately. Do not
take any more doses of this medicine unless your doctor tells you to do so. If
you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or
pharmacist.
Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine from
doing its job. Use our drug interaction checker to find out if your medicines
interact with each other.
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency
room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include unusual dizziness or
drowsiness; slow, fast or irregular heartbeat; and vomiting.
If this medicine does not stop or decrease the severity of your migraine attack
or if your symptoms become worse, check with your doctor. DO NOT SHARE THIS
MEDICINE with others for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE
for other health conditions. KEEP THIS MEDICINE out of the reach of children and
pets. IF USING THIS MEDICINE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, obtain refills
before your supply runs out.
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