 ELETRIPTAN (Relpax®) helps to relieve a migraine attack (an intense, throbbing headache often accompanied by nausea, vomiting and increased sensitivity to light and noise). A migraine may start with or without aura (an unusual feeling or change in vision that warns you of an attack). Eletriptan works by reducing swelling around the blood vessels in your brain and by blocking release of a chemical from your nerve endings. Eletriptan is not used for migraine prevention. Generic eletriptan tablets are not yet available.
Special precautions
Tell your doctor if you have any of these conditions:
- breast-feeding
- pregnant or trying to get pregnant
- unusual or allergic reaction to eletriptan, dyes, foods, other medicines, or preservatives
- tobacco smoker
- seizure disorder
- Raynaud's syndrome
- postmenopausal or surgical removal of uterus and ovaries
- poor circulation
- overweight
- liver disease
- history of stroke, transient ischemic attacks (TIAs or 'mini-strokes'), or intracranial bleeding
- high cholesterol
- high blood pressure
- heart or blood vessel disease, angina (chest pain), or previous heart attack
- headaches that are different from your usual migraine
- fast or irregular heartbeat
- family history of heart disease
- diabetes
- bowel disease or colitis
Side effects
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber as soon as possible:
- unusual reaction or swelling of the skin, face, eyelids, or lips
- tingling, pain, or numbness in the face, hands or feet
- shortness of breath, wheezing, or difficulty breathing
- severe stomach pain and cramping, bloody diarrhea
- seizures or convulsions
- feeling of chest heaviness or pressure
- fast or irregular heart beat, palpitations
- dizziness or faintness
- chest, neck, or throat pain, tightness
- blurred vision
- a headache that is different or more severe than the usual migraines you have
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
- tiredness or weakness
- nausea, vomiting, or stomach upset
- heartburn
- feeling warm or chilled, flushing, or redness of the face
- dry mouth
- drowsiness
- back pain
Keep all appointment with your doctor.
Don’t let anyone else take your medicines.
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