 Rizatriptan is a headache medicine. It is believed to work by causing vasoconstriction (narrowing) of arteries and veins that supply blood to your head.
Rizatriptan is used to treat vascular headaches such as migraine headaches.
Rizatriptan may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
Do not take rizatriptan if the headache you are experiencing is not like other migraines that you have had.
Do not take this medication if you have angina (chest pain) or if you have had a heart attack.
Never take more of this medication than is prescribed by your doctor. If your symptoms are not being treated, contact your doctor.
Special precautions
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you
- have seizures or epilepsy
- have kidney disease; or
- have liver disease;
- have risk factor for heart disease such as are postmenopausal, smoke cigarettes, diabetes, are overweight, high cholesterol (a type of fat), a family history of heart disease, high blood pressure, are male and over 40 years of age;
* Rizatriptan is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether rizatriptan will harm an unborn baby. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.
* It is not known whether rizatriptan passes into breast milk. Do not take rizatriptan without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
* Rizatriptan has not been approved by the FDA for use by children younger than 18 years of age.
Side effects
If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking rizatriptan and seek emergency medical attention:
- an irregular heartbeat
- neck, throat, or jaw pain, tightness, or pressure; or
- chest pain, tightness, pressure, and/or heaviness;
- an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; closing of your throat; or hives)
Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take rizatriptan and talk to your doctor if you experience
- numbness, redness, warmth, flushing, tingling, or heaviness in a body part
- drowsiness or dizziness; or
- dry mouth;
- nausea;
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
Keep all appointment with your doctor.
Don’t let anyone else take your medicines.
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