MAXALT Reviews (RIZATRIPTAN BENZOATE)

Average Rating: 4.0 (314 Ratings)

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MAXALT  (RIZATRIPTAN BENZOATE):  Rizatriptan is used to treat migraines. It helps to relieve headache, pain, and other migraine symptoms (including nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light/sound). Prompt treatment helps you return to your normal routine and may decrease your need for other pain medications. Rizatriptan belongs to a class of drugs known as triptans. It affects a certain natural substance (serotonin) that causes narrowing of blood vessels in the brain. It may also relieve pain by affecting certain nerves in the brain. Rizatriptan does not prevent future migraines or lessen how often you get migraine attacks.   FDA Approval Date: 1998-06-29 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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 1  Migraines 24 hours after taking 10mg, I had chest pains and went to er. They ran tests on my heart and gave me the ok to go home. Next day, EXTREME chest pains! Went to er and they continued tests including a ct scan and angiogram. Heart is good, has to be Maxalt. I was in the hospital 3 days. I was given nitroglycerin just in case and told to be careful but could try Maxalt again if I needed. I had an extreme migraine (Nitroglycerin gives migraines!) after coming home and took a Maxalt. Within a half hour, headache was gone, but chest pains began. They went from small, crampy pains to increasing pressure toward the center of my chest, then I took the nitro which relieved those pains. I got a sharp horrible neck pain at the base of my skull which continued for 4 days. So I am told at this point it is an allergic reaction to the drug. I have successfully taken Maxalt for years! It works for me on one dose, and within 30 minutes. This incident was amazing and horrible. I now realize that I have had small chest pains for about a month, and I have taken it 3 times this month. I can no longer take it. I say take it if your Cardiologist says it's alright, but be aware of all these side effects. F 52 5 years
10 mg 1X AN
10/20/2010
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 5  migraines I occasionally have some very mild tingling in the head (not unpleasant), and I usually sleep for an hour or so after taking it. This medication isn't for everyone, but it works beautifully for me. You have to take it quickly once you start getting symptoms (for me, the symptoms are a headache and queasiness), or it won't work. I usually take the dissolving tablet, and then lie down in a darkened room. When it works (which is most of the time), it's like magic: I wake up with NO headache at all. The individual packets come in a little plastic carrying case, and I keep one of those cases with me at all times. It's been a godsend. F 57 2 years
10 mg 1X AN
9/24/2010
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 5  migraines none It works but only if you take it as soon as the migraine starts,if you wait too long it will not work. Usually takes an hour to relieve symptoms. I take it and lay down for an hour and I feel better. F 50 4 years
10mg 1X AN
9/9/2010
 4  migrane i feel really moody and emotional, laughing, crying, angry, it can kind of effect people i work with, but at least i can work i also am taking zoloft everyday, my dr. said it would be ok after monitering my reaction. i didnt have any major side effects, im also taking topamax everyday. i was having headaches 3 times a week, having a migrane that would last all week, so it was like a migrain 24/7 any side effect will be better than that for me F 33 1 years
5 1X AN
8/27/2010
 3  general and premenstrual migraines The third time I took this medication I experienced an intense tightening of the jaw and arms. I also felt sleepy. These symptoms were completely gone about 3 hours later. Maxalt did help relieve my headache when taken with some other over the counter pain killers. The first two times I took Maxalt I went straight to bed so I did not notice these side affects. I would not take this medication at work again (where I took it the third time)! Based on my experience I'd say it is a good medication to take if you are able to rest for approx. 2-3 hours after intake. F 25 3 days
10 mg 1X AN
8/18/2010
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 1  Migraine The first time I took maxalt it worked Perfectly with absolutely NO side effects! The second time was the WORST experience of my life! I had strange feeling in my chest, irregular heart rate, numbness in upper body, tingling in upper body and arms/hands, cramps, groggy feeling, couldn't concentrate. After an hour and a half people were bringing me to the ER but I started feeling better on the way there. The side effects went away 30 minutes later, a total of 2 hours! It prevented the migraine totally but I'd rather have a migraine than the side effects! M 32 2 times
10mg 1X AN
8/1/2010
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 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
 4  Headaches Tightening in chest, racing heart, dizziness for about 30 minutes. Then headaches subside. I started on 10mg and had a strong adverse reaction. Dizziness, slurred speech, pain in chest, heart racing. Once I went to 5mg, symptoms were tolerable and helps me live a somewhat normal life. I've been taking it about 3 times per week now. M 52 3 years
5 mg 1X day
7/21/2010
 1  Migraines Barely took the edge off my migraine. Next day my neck has been tightening up. Feels like someone is choking me. Felt like I was really going to die. Also have had diarrhea. Would not recommend it. The side effects outweigh the benefits. They should really take this drug off the market. F 21 1 days
5mg 1X AN
6/23/2010
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 1  migraines Heavy chest, hard to breath, when playing basketball (just free-throws) very very fast heart rate above 200bpm, went to ER FIVE times they found no cause except maxalt. Stayed in bed and didn't go to school for 1 month. When i walk up stairs my heart starts to pound and race. I FELT LIKE I WAS GOING TO DIE!! DO NOT TAKE IT UNLESS YOU DO A LOT OF RESEARCH AND MAKE SURE YOU CAN TAKE IT. IF YOU ARE UNDER 18 TAKE WITH CAUTION M 13 1 days
10mg 1X day
6/16/2010
 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 Only my migraine going away! I LOVE this med! I almost never need 2 for one headache. I always take it at the very start of a migraine and it works instantly. Once, I woke up with a migraine on the first day of school and was to work as a substitute teacher. I stopped at the pharmacy to get some on my way to work and took on and by the time I was at the the school, I felt 95% better. I could rave about this medication forever. F 26 7 years
10 mg 1X day
5/5/2010
 5  Migraines none I love it! I haven't had an actual migraine since taking the melts 6 years ago. I am lucky to get an aura prior to the onset of a migraine. As long as I take the maxalt in the 45 minutes of seeing the aura I am good to go. I am a teacher and as I am a bit out of it right at the beginning of the aura and taking the pill, my day doesn't have to stop. I believe that the "out of it" feeling stems from the actual migraine. Maxalt allows me to live normally. F 35 6 years
10mg 4X M
5/1/2010
 1  migraine Horror symptoms. Couldn't feel my face, hands, tongue, shakey, nauseous, dizzy, spinny, disorientated, tearful and nervous. Racing heart, heavy arms and legs, stiff muscles.... landed in hospital. Crappy crappy night. Never ever again! Dr never mentioned the COMMON side effects. FFS if they are so common they shouldn't sell this crap. F 41 1 days
10mg 1X day
4/18/2010
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 5  Migraines. Felt like I was drunk, and very out of it. Layed down to relax and got "the spins" (like when you've had too much to drink). That only lasted an hour or two. I have only taken the sample my doctor gave me, as I am waiting for my insurance to OK it. I love this medicide. I would rather feel a little tipsy then have to go on with migraines. F 20 1 times
1X AN
4/15/2010
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 4  Migraines Ususally no side effects. Once in a while I get drowsy, and heavy feeling limbs. I have suffered for many years with migraines (1-2 x's a month), and as I got older they became worse. I used to just try and just sleep through them....that was a joke. They started to become so severe that I would end up on the floor in a ball, holding my head...and stay there until it passed...(usually all day into the next morning). Had to visit the ER a couple of times....that's when I had enough. Once I started Maxalt....it was like a miracle. For me it works within 1/2 and hour.....I don't feel 100%.....but I can go to work and get through the day. F 36 1.5 years
10mg 1X AN
3/5/2010
 5  hormonal no side effects whatsoever! This is a miracle drug - i have been suffering from migraines for years and have tried many medications, none have helped. Maxalt works within an hour of onset and completely takes away the migraine, with no side effects. Its amazing. F 36 6 months
1X day
2/6/2010
 2  Migraines Chest pain, increase in blood pressure, low heart rate, short of breath, and it did not clear up the headache. I am sure that this medication affects everyone differently. I will never take this medication again. It is designed to constrict vessels. I have lupus and probably should not have taken something since I have a vascular disease concurring with lupus. I thought I was literally having a heart attack. F 38 1 days
1/13/2010
 4  frequent migraines "zombie like", tired, drowsy This drug changed my life! I tried all other drugs. This worked the best. I didn't need to take a 2nd dose. Unfortunately, it is a bit expensive. My insurance company is "demanding" proof from my doctor to see if other similar non-brand name drugs works just about the same for me. BOOOOO! I need this med. Don't take it away from me. F 37 6 years
1/3/2010
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 4   None Many people here have confused the symptoms of migraines as the side effects of Maxalt. Migraines are usually accompanied by visual disturbances, nausea, numbness in the face or body, cloudy thoughts and trouble speaking, as well as the pain behind or between the eyes. I always get visual disturbances (called an aura) before the migraine starts. That's when I take Maxalt, and it really does help me avoid the migraine from becoming severe. Usually the aura disappears and I get a very slight ache around the eyes (which would have otherwise developed into a fullblown migraine). I recommend this even if it only alleviates symptoms. Being out of commission for two hours is much better than being out for the rest of the day and half of the next. M 24 10 years
12/28/2009
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