Rizatriptan Side Effects

Brand Names: Maxalt, Maxalt-MLT

Please note - some side effects for Rizatriptan may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/ or 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088).

Side Effects of Rizatriptan - for the Consumer

Rizatriptan

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Rizatriptan:

Diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; fatigue; nausea; weakness.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bloody diarrhea; changes in vision; chest pain, heaviness, or pressure; cold, tingling, or numb hands or feet; fainting or unsteadiness; fast or irregular heartbeat; pain or tightness in jaw or neck; seizure; stomach pain; unusual weakness.

Rizatriptan Orally Disintegrating Tablets

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Rizatriptan Orally Disintegrating Tablets:

Diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; fatigue; nausea; weakness.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bloody diarrhea; changes in vision; chest pain, heaviness, or pressure; cold, tingling, or numb hands or feet; fainting or unsteadiness; fast or irregular heartbeat; pain or tightness in jaw or neck; seizures; stomach pain; unusual weakness.

Side Effects by Body System

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular side effects including chest pain (tightness/pressure and/or heaviness) have been reported (up to 3%).

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects (9% to 13%) have been reported including nausea (4% to 6%) and dry mouth (3%).

Nervous system

Nervous system effects (14% to 20%) have been reported including dizziness (4% to 9%), somnolence (4% to 8%), and headache (up to 2%). Atypical sensations (4% to 5%), including paresthesia (3% to 4%) have also been reported. A case of transient ischemic attack has also been reported.

General

General side effects including pain and other pressure sensations (6% to 9%) have been reported including, pain (unspecified location) (3%), neck/throat/jaw (pain, tightness, pressure) (up to 2%), and regional pain (tightness, pressure, heaviness) (up to 2%).

Other

Other side effects including asthenia/fatigue have been reported (4% to 7%).

Hypersensitivity

Hypersensitivity side effects including angioedema (e.g., facial edema, tongue swelling, pharyngeal edema), wheezing, and toxic epidermal necrolysis have been reported.

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