Maxalt (Rizatriptan Benzoate)

How to use

Maxalt is used to treat migraine attacks in adults. 5 mg or 10 mg Maxalt is given for that treatment. 10 mg is more effective than the 5 mg tablet. The dosage recommended depends on the patient and how they respond to the dosages. The potential risk involved with the patient is also weighed before a dosage is suggested to them by the doctor. The maximum dosage allowed in a day is 30 mg. A minimum of 2 hours should be there between doses. It is better not to treat more than four headaches in a month with Maxalt. If you are taking propranolol then a 5 mg dose should be used and not more than 3 doses in a day should be used. You should know that Maxalt is used only to treat a headache that has begun. It is not used to prevent any headache. It is advisable to take the first dose of Maxalt in a clinic setting so that it is easy to monitor if you get any serious side effect.

Precautions

People who are allergic to Rizatriptan should avoid taking Maxalt. Persons with history of coronary heart diseases, blood pressure problems and bowel disease should not take Maxalt. If you have already taken some other medicine for migraine then do not take Maxalt immediately. People with liver or kidney disease, who are overweight, diabetic and have high cholesterol should inform their doctor about their condition before taking Maxalt. Inform your physician if you are taking any anti-depressants. It is not known whether the unborn baby will be affected if pregnant women take Maxalt. It is also not known whether the active ingredient of Maxalt passes into breast milk. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. It is not advisable to use Maxalt in any person who is below 18 years of age.