Rizatriptan for Migraine User Reviews (Page 2)
Brand names: Maxalt, Maxalt-MLT, RizaFilm
Rizatriptan has an average rating of 8.3 out of 10 from a total of 314 reviews for the treatment of Migraine. 81% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 12% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Rizatriptan
- Mmcm
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- August 19, 2016
Maxalt (rizatriptan) "I have had migraines since I was 11. When people say they are not hereditary...they are wrong. My grandma, mom, sisters and brothers all have them they did not even skip a generation.. my daughter and nieces as well get them. My physician calls mine sinus migraines. I get stomach pain, vomiting, an aura, light sensitivity. They had me on demerol, Percocet, phenergan, imitrex, nothing helped. I have been on maxalt a few years and the one thing I have noticed is that i get pain around the upper jaw area just under the ear...then all of a sudden like the snap of a finger all pain is gone 15 to 25 min. It makes me drowsey. I wake up from my nap feeling great but real thirsty."
- DaniNel
- July 22, 2020
"This medication is amazing! It is the only med that has touched my monthly migraines which are debilitating. I will continue to use this in the future. I told my husband this is a miracle pill for me. I wish I would have discovered it 20 years ago. The only side effect is sleeping well at night. During the day A bit drowsy but no big deal"
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- Just...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- October 9, 2012
Maxalt (rizatriptan) "I've always had 3 day migraines. MaxAlt will take it away in about 35 minutes. Sometimes I would have to take another one (dissolved in my mouth) the next day. I cannot stress enough how much I love this medicine. I come from days when Darvon's were given for migraines, they didn't do anything but zombie you with the pain. I thank the scientist who figured out how to control whatever it is that is being controlled. Of course, it IS too expensive. Without insurance, I would have to suffer, as they are about $32 per pill!"
- GJ...
- May 30, 2008
Maxalt (rizatriptan) "I have been using Maxalt for about 5 plus years now. I have tried other migraine meds, but Maxalt is the only one that helps the migraine pain and allows me to function. Before this med, I would have to take my usual trip to the emergency room for treatment, and a few times, I was actually hospitalized for the pain and dehydration. It was terrible, but now I can depend on Maxalt, it is a miracle."
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- Pinto...
- May 7, 2013
Maxalt-MLT (rizatriptan) "This is an amazing medicine that I can not live without. No side effects and completely knocks put the pain. Only once or twice did I need a second dose. It's a life saver. My insurance still covers it so I am lucky."
- Tess
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- April 6, 2020
Maxalt-MLT (rizatriptan) "This stuff is AWFUL. It doesn't work, and it literally makes me suicidal, even if I was fine when I took it. I am not exaggerating when I say I life became too much when I took it. I took some this morning, and it wasn't until I was writing out a suicide note that it clicked for me that this stuff makes me crazy."
- Charl...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- January 22, 2014
Maxalt-MLT (rizatriptan) "I get very occasional migraines, sometimes out of the blue, sometimes exercise triggered. I always get a visual aura minimum, sometimes get pins and needles down one side. Untreated I will get the tropical crashing migraine but, thankfully, not for more than a day. I used to use Migraleve but often couldn't keep the tablets down. Maxalt Melt has been fantastic. If I can get one within 20 minutes to half an hour of the visual aura and get to bed it will knock my out for a few hours. I either escape the headache completely or have a fairly short lived one, say 2 hours. no sickness either. Superb drug."
- Tnt
- September 18, 2018
Maxalt (rizatriptan) "Have used maxalt and generic versions of it for years with good results, must take at first signs a migraine. I also have discovered that if you take it at least 1 hour before bed it is very helpful in reducing hot flashes at night, thus is something I discovered on my own but it works."
- Kris...
- November 12, 2016
Maxalt-MLT (rizatriptan) "This little wafer gave me life back ! I use to suffer every week ,at least one attack.Not only does this kill the feeling of my brain bursting through my skull but stops the vomiting . Saved my life ,I felt I couldn't continue my life with such a disabilitating condition."
- Angel...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 28, 2020
Maxalt-MLT (rizatriptan) "I had a horrible migraine for 4 days. I was throwing up from pain in my head and neck, weak, dizzy, blurred vision and felt confused. I also couldn’t sleep. After taking maxalt within a couple hours I felt complete relief. I had some side affects of heavy limbs, trouble concentrating, and lethargy but I also felt really calm and relaxed for the first time in days. I highly recommend."
- Stormi
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 28, 2020
Maxalt-MLT (rizatriptan) "maxalt helped with my migraines however the after effects left me depressed with chest pains sore neck, achy all over, tired, and dizzy, I also found myself having to pee way more than normal and it made me feel like I was dying in a sense. I have a brain tumor and for sure thought it turned to cancer and spread through my body before realizing it was the meds. I haven't taken any in a few days and already feel so much better."
- Dianajh
- January 20, 2013
Maxalt (rizatriptan) "I have only experienced a handful of migraines as an adult (had them often as a child but they ended with puberty), but frequency has increased to 3 within the last year. This was the first time I have had migraine medicine to take. Dr. gave me a few different samples - Maxalt 10mg was the one I took. It was really AMAZING that within 5 minutes of taking it the vice-like pain was gone. I did experience extreme fatigue, some nausea, diuresis (clammy & sweaty), and some muscle pain, but, to be honest I just tried to sleep through most of it. I woke up about 2hrs later feeling better and able to function again. Next time I will ask for a prescription for 5mg, which may decrease the side effects."
- Anonymous
- March 20, 2008
Maxalt (rizatriptan) "This medicine is a miracle drug. I have migraines that last for 3 days, and until my doctor prescribed Maxalt, I could not get rid of them or function properly. Now I take a pill, and within 30 min, it is gone. My life is so much nicer, I am up, moving around, exercising, and actually living my life like a normal person."
- JCDFI...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- April 14, 2016
Maxalt (rizatriptan) "I have suffered with migraine since I was 12 yr old, and I'm now in my 50's. I've had every head exam and test possible as well as tried a myriad of medications over the years for treatment. From taking preventive type things daily to treating the pain only during the headache. Nothing has given me the swift relief as this drug. It seems to give me complete relief within 30-40 minutes, without any side effects (that I've noticed). I took immitrex for years with little relief and horrible side effects. It would make me feel dizzy, weird and always made me nauseous. So I stopped taking it. Now with the Maxalt, I'm thrilled to know I can take it without worry of unwanted side effect. Thank you Maxalt! Finally migraine relief! "
- Femborg
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- January 8, 2014
Maxalt (rizatriptan) "I have been taking Maxalt for migraines for the past five years. This medication is the only one I have found that really takes care of the migraine and any residual headache. The generic ones don't work for me. "
- DEBOR...
- Taken for 10 years or more
- October 15, 2017
Maxalt (rizatriptan) "I suffered from severe migraines for years and all the side effects that go with them. Nothing so much even eased the symptoms off even a little. Then in 2000 my doctor prescribed Maxalt. I placed the dissolving tablet under my tongue and in less than 15 minutes my symptoms started fading, in less than 30 minutes they were gone completely! Truly a miracle drug that I could not live without. If you haven't tried it, it's time to talk to your doctor."
- TLano
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- January 15, 2020
"Rizatriptan worked wonders for me. I had migraines with nausea, dizziness, numbness in my face and pain down my neck. The first time I took it I felt weird with heart palpitations but the next time I took half and I was fine. Now when I feel a migraine coming I take 1 and it's absolutely gone within 30min. And feel normal! Life saver!!!"
- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- November 18, 2023
"It provides real relief within an hour. Although I am looking to address the root cause of my migraines, this helps me avoid being completely debilitated for 3 days. I am very pleased with this medicine."
- JannaP
- Taken for 10 years or more
- October 29, 2017
Maxalt (rizatriptan) "99% of the time my migraine symptoms fade within an hour. I have had to take a second tablet only twice in ten years. I can function as normal. The only drawback is feeling tired and increased urination, but compared to going through a 36 hour migraine, that's nothing!"
- Julia...
- August 31, 2015
Maxalt-MLT (rizatriptan) "I have suffered from hormonal migraines since puberty and am now in my fifties. I tried every option the Doctor could offer but nothing helped until I found Maxalt Melt about ten years ago. I call them my magic pill as they can clear a migraine completely within an hour. Very occasionally I have to take a second dose. They work for me with minimal side effects and are worth every penny. I'm in the UK so can get them on prescription."
- Dinesh...
- September 6, 2016
Maxalt (rizatriptan) "I have a very bad migraine since one year .. And i went through many medication and tried heaps of tablets but non of then work .. And then finally my GP PRESCRIBED me with MAXALT and guess what! As soon as i put it in my tounge i felt the sense of releif and after half n hour my pain is totally gone ...WHAT A GREAT FEELINGS .. Just amazing .."
- Steph
- Taken for 10 years or more
- May 3, 2023
Maxalt-MLT (rizatriptan) "This medication really is a miracle drug for me. I've been taking it as needed for about 15 years now and it never lets me down. I try to take it at the first sign of a migraine, but even if I don't catch it early, I still usually get total relief within an hour. The only side effect I get is slight drowsiness, but it's not bad enough to prevent me from going to work or driving, which is a big plus. I honestly don't know what I'd do without this medication, as nothing OTC has helped me."
- Teach...
- March 24, 2015
Maxalt (rizatriptan) "I am 56 and I've suffered with migraines since I was 5 years old. Maxalt is the only migraine medication that has worked wonders for me!! I take one as soon as I get the slightest beginning of a migraine and it is gone in 20 minutes! Not only that, but I've been taking it for 3 years now and I used to get 2 or 3 migraines a month, and now I only get about 1 every 2 months! Maxalt has been like a miracle for me...I no longer have to suffer with horrible headaches!! Additionally, I have not experienced any side effects!"
- Clint...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 22, 2021
Maxalt (rizatriptan) "Suffered from hemiplegic migraines from 15-32 then they stopped. Age 40 now and recently had catheter ablation. Had three migraine with aura day of surgery and 8 in subsequent 10 days. Maxalt has been a godsend for me. After aura I have no migraine pain!"
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Maxalt (rizatriptan) "I have suffered migraines for since I was 30 and I am now 51. I use to lay in bed for days, and would end up in the hospital. I finally had a nurse ask me why wasn't I on prescription medication. I told her my doctor told me I would outgrow them. I took her advice and switched doctors. He put me on maxalt 10 mg, and it changed my life!!!!! I take them now when I feel the onset of a headache and it never develops into a migraine. It saddens me to think how long I suffered when this wonderful drug was out there available. I almost lost my job because of the migraines. I was missing a lot of work. There were times when we would be on vacation and all I could do was lay in the hotel sick as a dog because of the migraines. thanks maxalt."