MAXALT Reviews (RIZATRIPTAN BENZOATE)Average Rating: 4.0 (314 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare MAXALT with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR MAXALT | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | migraine | None. | Tried some preventives like "stupimax" which caused me great anxiety and heart palpitations. Tried other meds. for onset. Nothing has worked without horrid side effects but Maxalt. If it doesn't work within 15 min. I take a tylenol with it and that usually works. Sometimes I take the tylenol before if it is mild enough. If it gets worse, then I take the maxalt. (I've also found that lots of legumes (esp. peas) helps). | F | 44 | 2 years | 7/24/2008 | 5 | I take Maxalt for Migraine Headache | Upbeat, Strong penis. | My doctor recommended Maxalt. She gave me some free samples and boy what a relief. It is like night and day. I usually get two headaches every week, if I am lucky a whole week will go by without me getting a headache. Migraine headache usually affects my whole lifestyle in a negative way, and is triggered if I miss a meal or two, drink alcohol, smell certain foods or fragrances.
I sometimes play cheap, so I wait to see if "incoming headache signs" will go away before I take a maxalt, rarely it does. If it doesn't and the headache starts getting severe, it usually is too late to take a maxalt. Pill or no pill the headache will be in full effect, vomiting and all. It really sucks. My migraine headache usually comes with upset stomach and a strong pain on the forehead, just above, between the eyes. If I take the Maxalt as soon as I get the first sign, it works perfect. I always have one in my pocket or car. I refuse to leave | M | 44 | 4 years | 3/4/2009 | 5 | migraines | a little drowzy and tired | Works so well, within the hour, but I always wait to long before I take it. | F | 44 | 5 years 10 3X day | 3/24/2011 | 5 | Migraines | Tired at times or get the tingling feeling at others in head/face | LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!!!!! Some relief! Side effects are tolerable and enjoyable- migraines arent. Ever. | F | 44 | 12 months 10mg 1X AN | 5/24/2010 | 5 | Migraines | None | The only medication that has ever worked for my migraines. | F | 44 | 3 years 10 mg 2X day | 10/7/2011 | 5 | Migraine | jaw tightening. fatigue. | This is the best drug on the planet. I have had debilitating migraines for most of my life. Maxalt actually gives me a life worth living. I find it works better than Imitrex (the headache comes back soon) or Zomig (works for a longer time, but won't catch a bad headache). It is important to not take Maxalt too frequently, however, because it stops working well. I save it for nuclear migraines. | F | 44 | 5 years | 9/1/2005 | 4 | migraine | sleepy, loopy, just a little spaced out. | The first time I took maxalt I started giggling uncontrollably as the pain had gone away - the first time ever a migraine went away in less than 2 days. The more I use it the less effective it seems to be, now I need 2 doses over 2 days to clear up a doozy of a migraine. Still way better than anything else I have ever used. | F | 44 | 11 months | 8/13/2006 | 4 | chronic headaches | it took two hours to kick in, but my head hasn't felt this wonderful in months... only thing is I feel a little high and a little giddy | F | 44 | 1 days 10 1X day | 11/19/2010 | 4 | migraine | flushed face, sluggishness, had to pee every twenty minutes for an hour and a half, got real thirsty. I have been taking this drug for several years and never has anyone mentioned frequent urination, but this ALWAYS happens when I take this pill. | It works for my migraines, the dissolvable pill makes me want to vomit so I take the tablet. I am "stoopid" sometimes on them, but also my pms makes me feel this way, and my migraines are hormonal, so..........? I am concerned about long term effects and becoming immune to this drug. | F | 44 | 4 years | 4/9/2008 | 4 | Migraines | Feel a little absent minded. Loopy and some pressure in my forehead. | Took it for the 1st time, felt pretty good. I was able to function. Next day felt a little tired and out of it, but able to go to work and get through the day. My migraines start a couple of days before my period. The migraines are so bad, vomitting and I end up in bed for a day to two. Horrible, I need to function! I have small active children and can lot leave work every time a migraine comes on. I am keeping my fingers crossed that this is my miracle drug. I wish the cost was a little less! | F | 44 | 1 days | 9/13/2007 | 3 | migraine headache | throat/esophagus tightness, frequent urination | today was my first time taking Maxalt for a migraine headache. I have taken Fioricet in the past with relief and no adverse side effects. My doctor prescribed Maxalt 2 weeks ago and this was the first headache since. Within the first hour I experienced frequent urination ( felt as if I had taken a diuretic). The headache did go away almost completly within 1-2 hours, but my throat and esophagus felt like something was stuck in it, even now over 12 hours later, i still have this uncomfortable sensation. I do not think that I will take it again; reading about too many scary side effects. | F | 44 | | 11/28/2008 | 3 | headache relief | Heavy sedation. Shortness of breath. Unusual pains all over body. | Alleviated headache. Positive effect on sexual function. Concerned about continuing to use Maxalt due to the body pains which might be due to vasoconstriction in areas where it is not needed? Don't take it with too many other substances of any kind, whether food, herbs or other drugs. The 2nd time i took it i was fighting off a severe anxiety attack because of taking it after having ingested too many dietary herbs and spices with my food. | M | 44 | 2 times | 4/26/2005 | 1 | migranes | within 45 minutes, my headache was gone, but noticed pain in my left arm and chest. I disregarded this and went on to work. By mid afternoon, my chest was getting very tight and made me feel like coughing. At 9:30 pm (24 hours later) I still couldnt hardly breath! I considered the ER, but went to sleep. The next day, still had trouble breathing and my neck hurt so bad, I couldnt hardly turn my head from side to side. Finally after 48 hours other than some stiffness in the neck felt normal. | I would never recomend this medicine to anyone. I'll suffer with a migrane before risking a heart attack or not being able to breathe. | M | 44 | 1 days 1X day | 7/31/2010 | 1 | Migraines | FOR THE PAST MONTH I have been experiencing a horrific side effect--SEVERELY DECREASED MENTAL SHARPNESS, MEMORY IMPAIRMENT, CHANGES IN SPEECH First my history, I took Imitrex injections about 17 years ago for monthly migraines. As soon as I injected I would feel a thump in my heart and sudden intense tingling throughout my body, vomit and then the headache would go away, but often come back.I only took @ 5 injections over 6 months or so (have terrible fear of needles at at the time only way to get it) @ 1 year after beginning to take Imitrex. I suddenly developed SupraVentricular Arrhythmias, As another reviewer reported, I could not walk up stairs, I was forced to begin taking beta blockers, I could not go out alone with my 2 year old, for fear of fainting--it seriously affected my way of life. I repeatedly mentioned the above reactions to Imitrex to MDs who shrugged any correlation off. Approximately 5years later they arrhythmias mainly went away although it shows up from tim | I took ONE DOSE A MONTH AGO. FOR THE PAST MONTH I have been experiencing a horrific side effect--SEVERELY DECREASED MENTAL SHARPNESS, MEMORY IMPAIRMENT, CHANGES IN SPEECH I am never taking this drug or any related drugs again. This is too frightening and fear that I have had some permanent damage if it has not gotten better over a month! | F | 44 | 1 days 1X day | 12/14/2011 | 5 | Migraines | Maxalt has been a miracle drug for me. I've had migraines since I was 8 years old. I have tried everything, but Maxalt is the only drug that knocks out my migraine in less than an hour and I am still able to function. No more going home and getting in the bed. It does make me groggy and my throat does tighten up some, but I'll take that any day over the pain of migraines!! | F | 43 | 10 1X AN | 12/8/2011 | 5 | Migraines | Feel a bit drowsy, a little nauseous. | It's been a life saver for me. The side effects are nothing compared to the symptoms of the migraine, so for me it's a small price to pay. I don't understand why some people have commented that this drug should be taken off the market because they have experienced more severe side effects and were scared or rushed to the ER. Don't comment that it should be taken off the market because you've had a bad experience with it, because there are millions of people who've taken this medication and have gotten their lives back. There was a time when I was getting up to 18 migraines a month, unable to work and spending the majority of my time on the bathroom floor. Maxalt gave me my life back. For those who say it should be pulled from the market--you need to find an alternative treatment and allow those of us to continue taking a med that works for us, and somewhere along the way, get yourself a dose of compassion, common sense, and rationality. | F | 43 | 10 years 10 mg 1X AN | 7/26/2011 | 5 | Migraines | I have not experienced any side effects from this medication. I expected to be somewhat tired, but if anything, I have more energy since I become migraine free so quickly. | I absolutely love this medication. Takes an hour to work, but it is a miracle medication. | F | 43 | 2 years 10 mG 1X day | 3/15/2011 | 5 | Migraine | I had no side effects | This is a miracle drug. I have never felt good after a Migraine, it works!! I highly recommend taking Maxalt. I take it during the day and no side effects | M | 43 | 2 days | 3/10/2007 | 5 | Chest pains, difficulty swallowing | Gives excellent relief for migraine pain, and also takes the nausea away. I´m worried about the side effects, though. It feels like my oesophagus gets too narrow, and I can´t swallow properly. This can last for days. I do get the same problem with other triptanes, so it´s not a specific maxalt problem. But I´m willing to put up with it as it is better than being totally incapacitated by the migraine. | F | 43 | 4 years | 7/30/2008 | 5 | migraine | sleepiness - always sleep a couple hours. But I'm sure this only helps get rid of my headache. | Works every time for me and long as I catch it early. | F | 43 | 6 months | 4/7/2009 |