Maxalt RPD Tablet
Prescription Required
Prescription Required
Maxalt Information
Maxalt Benefits & Uses
Maxalt is used to treat the following -
- Migraine Primary
Maxalt Dosage & How to Take
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Ingredients of Maxalt
Maxalt Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Maxalt is used -
- Dry Mouth Mild
- Nausea or vomiting
- Weakness
- Paresthesia
- Dizziness Severe
- Drowsiness
- Irritability
- Anxiety Mild
- Muscle cramps or spasms (painful)
- Erythema
- Confusion
- Depression Moderate
- Constipation Moderate
- Numbness or tingling
Maxalt Related Warnings
Is the use of Maxalt safe for pregnant women?
Maxalt RPD may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Maxalt RPD again without your doctor's advice.
ModerateIs the use of Maxalt safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Maxalt RPD for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
MildWhat is the effect of Maxalt on the Kidneys?
Maxalt RPD has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
MildWhat is the effect of Maxalt on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Maxalt RPD on the liver have been reported.
MildWhat is the effect of Maxalt on the Heart?
Maxalt RPD may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
MildSevere Interaction of Maxalt with Other Drugs
Maxalt should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan
Phenylephrine
Guaifenesin
Amitriptyline
Maxalt Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Maxalt unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Kidney Disease
- Liver Disease
- Heart Disease
- Phenylketonuria (PKU)
- Diabetes
- Wolff Parkinson White Syndrome
- Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)
Frequently asked Questions about Maxalt
Is this Maxalt habit forming or addictive?
Maxalt RPD does not cause addiction.
NoIs it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Maxalt RPD you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
DangerousIs it safe?
Yes, but take Maxalt RPD only as per medical advice.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's adviseIs it able to treat mental disorders?
Maxalt RPD is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
NoMaxalt Interactions with Food and Alcohol
Interaction between Food and Maxalt
It is safe to take Maxalt RPD with food.
SafeInteraction between Alcohol and Maxalt
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Maxalt RPD with alcohol will be.
Unknown
References
- US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Maxalt (rizatriptan benzoate)
- KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 179
- April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1112-1113
