Maxalt-MLT User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Jul...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 25, 2019

For Migraine "Found these Maxalt MLT are the only things that work for my migraines. I try not to take too much as worried about the rebound headaches and often go two days of pain before taking. These work in about 30 minutes."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 19, 2012

For Migraine "I used to take the Maxalt in pill form, and these work 2x as fast. I took one today at the first sign of a headache, and it stopped it in its tracks in just under 15 minutes. The pill used to take 30, and often the headache had time to bloom and get bad by then. They didn't immediately get rid of the nausea I get, but it went away in about 20 min after it stopped the bloom. I rated these as a 9 because of the taste. They taste a bit like a peppermint candy that's gone bad, but it's bearable and only lasts for about 5 seconds. I usually wash the flavor away with coffee - I like to back up anything I take for a headache with a good dose of caffeine. These will be replacing my Maxalt pills, even if they do taste awful."

• Chr...
• March 15, 2017

For Migraine "Yesterday was my first time when I took Maxalt-MLT to cure my migraine. My doctor prescribed this drug six months ago, but all those months I had no incidence of a migraine. Yesterday was again after my weightlifting workout. I only get migraines after a workout the last few years. I always get aura for about 20 minutes before a headache begins. That is good, the doctor said, because I can take Maxalt faster before the pain begins. My first impression is that the aura lasted about 15 minutes, and the pain was bearable. On a scale of ten, I would say 6.5, compared to other times that reach 9-10. The first 10 minutes, I was feeling a little bit weird and a little dizzy. After 90 minutes, the migraine went away. I think it needs about 90 minutes to act."

• TC6...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 8, 2013

For Migraine "One Maxalt-MLT usually gets rid of the migraine in an hour or less. Occasionally, I need another one 2 hours later to really get rid of it for good. Rarely, even the second one did not quite do it for me. But this is still the most effective medicine that's worked for me after trying 8-10 other medicines (over-the-counter and prescription)."

• PAB...
• August 15, 2008

For Migraine "Wonder drug. I tried many others. Maxalt MLT works so quick and free of all the usual side effects. I can use Maxalt MLT and within 30-60 minutes return to normal activities free of the normal after-migraine haziness. It has given me my life back. Many thanks to Dr. Z. for prescribing this."

• Anonymous
• April 2, 2012

For Migraine "I have suffered from headaches since I was twelve, and nothing seemed to help other than just going to bed. With those headaches, although I usually got sick, they would be gone when I woke up the next day. When I got into my late 40s, the headaches lasted 2-3 days, starting at the beginning of my menstrual cycle. I would take tons of Advil to try and keep them at bay. I started taking Maxalt two months ago, and it really works. I sometimes have to take two in a 24-hour period, but normally one a day (during my period) keeps the headaches away. The only side effect I notice is that I feel more anxious and edgy during the time I take the medicine. I highly recommend."

• jby...
• August 19, 2008

For Migraine "When I first started taking Maxalt-MLT several years ago, it was a wonder drug; my headaches were gone within minutes with no side effects. Lately, I've noticed that I get a little groggy after I've taken it, and it also takes longer for it to work. Sometimes, I have to take a second dose after two hours before it works. That's still better than having a migraine, though!"

• Fra...
• January 4, 2017

For Migraine "I am a 23-year-old male suffering from occasional (about once a month) migraine attacks, which are often accompanied by uncontrollable vomiting. My neurologist prescribed me this medicine, saying that it is the most advanced one currently available and made specifically for migraines. Unfortunately, after taking the medicine several times during various attacks, it had about as much effect as an aspirin and it did not stop the pain or the nausea. My mother, who suffers from more frequent and severe migraines than I do, got prescribed the same medicine, but it didn't help her either. I ended up switching to ketoprofen-based painkillers, which have been most effective for me, but don't work during the worst attacks."

• Gra...
• May 7, 2016

For Migraine "When I was about 23, I started getting horrific migraines out of nowhere that would incapacitate me for days at a time. My neurologist couldn't find anything wrong, and I tried several medications (some would take at least 12 hours to have an effect). The only medication that ever successfully treated my migraines was Maxalt, and it pretty much gave me my life back. It would still take at least an hour to work, but it was really a life changer. Ultimately, I sought an ENT, and after I had sinus surgery (and corrected my deviated septum) in 2011, my migraines never returned. But if they ever did come back, I would be running to Maxalt as my savior again!"

• Anonymous
• March 25, 2009

For Migraine "Maxalt relieves my migraine in 1 hour, however, it does make me sleepy. I love the fast dissolve feature. I will have to stop using it, however, due to the rising cost, not covered by my insurance company. I am now hoping Imitrex will work as well."

• vik...
• January 7, 2012

For Migraine "This pill is like magic. I just noticed that the pill works in minutes for me, and I feel a bit of dizziness and like a burning head, and then the pain is gone. Today I got an early migraine, and I was able to use the MLT and work kind of slowly, but it stopped the pain in time. But I still feel very sensitive to light. Great medication, ask your doctor for Maxalt or Maxalt-MLT."

• AZ-...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 31, 2017

For Migraine "I have had migraines since my teenage years and am currently 49 years old. I sometimes go for long periods of time with no migraines, but then I can have a migraine and accompanying neck pain that goes on for 2 days or more. I've been on Fiorinal, then Fioricet, and just recently, Maxalt. Recently, I asked my doctor about having a different medication that would be legal to take to Europe, as Fioricet is banned in at least some, if not all, countries in Europe. Since another doctor had previously tried prescribing Maxalt, he had me try this. It works. I find it works better and faster than other meds, and I don't feel woozy when taking it. Tricare allows 18 pills per 45-day period before another refill."

• Anonymous
• June 15, 2010

For Migraine "Amazing! I took Imitrex for years, and it didn't really help. Maxalt is the only medication that works for me to continue my busy life. I have had hormonal migraines since I was 12. Tried everything from pain medicines (temporary fix) to nasal to shots. I love Maxalt!"

• YNN...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• April 8, 2015

For Migraine "When I first tried it, my migraine was relieved in about 30 minutes. Ten years later, it takes about 1 1/2 hours. Previously, my headache pain lasted about 16 hours. Nothing over the counter ever worked. No unusual short-term or long-term side effects. Can make me a little drowsy sometimes."

• Ali...
• November 2, 2011

For Migraine "I had my doubts that this would work -- it was fantastic! Within 15-20 minutes, the pain that felt like my skull was in a vise disappeared. I am a horse trainer, and I work full time on my own farm, and I can't function when I have a migraine (4-5 attacks a month, 24-48 hours each time). Maxalt 10 mg was a miracle for me. I don't have to put all the work on my daughter, and my temper has become much more even. The anxiety of worrying about a migraine attack has helped enormously for my emotional state, too. **Side note:** I had a Mirena IUD and had it removed, I believe this contributed to the attacks, so hopefully in 4-6 weeks I won't need the Maxalt either."

• Anonymous
• May 30, 2009

For Migraine "Maxalt-MLT is effective in arresting my migraine. It does come with a price. It makes me very sleepy, and I tend to have rebound within 24 hours and require a second dose. I do think riding the migraine out would be much worse. It is a great medicine. Nothing else has worked as well."

• mgw...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 4, 2012

For Migraine "Maxalt has worked wonders for me! I've suffered from migraines for several years now, and Maxalt has been the only thing that can stop them. When I feel a migraine coming on, I take one of the 10 mg dissolvable tablets, and it soon disappears. Occasionally, I do end up with a full-blown migraine (because I'm forgetful and don't always have Maxalt on me), and taking two doses helps it go away much more quickly than it would otherwise. Miracle!"

• Anonymous
• November 8, 2011

For Migraine "I started taking Maxalt after horrible experiences with Imitrex. I had almost all the same side effects: extreme nausea, dizziness, falling asleep, and a general out-of-it feeling the rest of the day. But the worst part is that it did absolutely nothing for my migraine. I am just glad that I had samples so I didn't get stuck paying for a prescription I would not use."

• Ani...
• August 27, 2015

For Migraine "I find Maxalt Wafers amazing. I get a little tightness in my throat, but apart from that, no side effects, and they work within 1/2 an hour. In fact, it feels like a huge weight has been lifted off me. They are expensive, but worth it."

• tid...
• March 15, 2017

For Migraine "I am 34 years old and have suffered migraines on and off since I was about 10 years old. This is the first medication that has helped me. It's great that it is a wafer and easy to take, as vomiting is perhaps what stops other medications from working? Thank you, Maxalt, I love you!"

• Anonymous
• May 24, 2010

For Migraine "Within half an hour, the headache has totally subsided. Sometimes need a second dose. It does cause my skin to feel sensitive to heat, and my throat feels tight for about 2 hours, but the headache and all symptoms are totally gone. Brilliant."

• len...
• January 12, 2015

For Migraine "I am very grateful for Maxalt wafers as they help me get rid of my migraines, although the side effects of insane burning and jaw pain last an hour before the wafer cures my migraine. Half and half if you can endure the pain, it's wonderful."

• Bon...
• May 18, 2015

For Migraine "My migraine did not go away. It might have only marginally lessened it. I went to bed for two hours and have felt terrible all day. This medication made me very sleepy. I took a second wafer some hours later, but there was still no improvement! Now I cannot take any other migraine medication for a whole 24 hours, which is far too long. I made the mistake of taking the second wafer when the first one wasn't helping. I already had jaw pain, so reading that others get it as a side effect makes me wonder. It reminds me of Imigraine, and I thought that was useless. Sydney, Australia 2015.05.18"

• tuc...
• April 15, 2009

For Migraine "My experience was mixed. I took Maxalt MLT as soon as I had my usual 'aura.' It worked within 30 minutes. The aura was gone, and I never did get a migraine. However, within an hour, I had a severe angina attack and had to take my nitro twice to relieve the pain. Nitro glycerin gives you a headache, so I think I'd rather have the migraine than the chest pain! My daughter took it and had a wonderful experience, took the pain away within 30 minutes, and no side effects at all. I guess I won't be taking it again. Too bad, it worked on the migraine."

• Suz...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 28, 2016

For Migraine "Have had headaches almost daily for over 4 years. I have been given several different medications. Most not very effective. The pain has completely changed our lives. I was recently put on Maxalt. It is helping more than most. I have been prescribed 10 mg of Maxalt that I can take two a day over a period of 24 hrs. Sometimes I have 3 headaches a day, so that limited amount doesn't keep me very functional. Does anyone have suggestions? How is their Maxalt prescribed?"