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Maxalt and Chest Pain: What Users Say

Chest pain: mentioned by 4 users (3.2%)

Based on user experiences from 126 Maxalt reviews, the following table shows the most commonly mentioned side effects.

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drowsiness 10.3%
dizziness 8.7%
nausea 8.7%
tiredness 7.9%
sleepy 5.6%
brain fog 4.0%
chest pain 3.2%
fatigue 2.4%
headaches 2.4%
numbness 2.4%

Reviews for Maxalt

Showing 4 reviews tagged with "chest pain". Clear filters to view all 126 reviews.
Commonly mentioned side effects
  • lyd...
  • July 20, 2017

For Migraine "I was prescribed this medication because I was experiencing severe migraines multiple times a month. After taking the medication, I usually have to take another pill an hour later, and my headache symptoms will go away. It makes me very sleepy and gives me slight chest pain that feels like heartburn. If I don't rest right after taking it, the headache still goes away, but I get severe nausea, dizziness, and tightness in my chest. The side effects eventually go away, but they are awful while they are occurring. The trade-off of headache and side effects doesn't seem really worth it to me, but that's just my opinion."

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  • lyd...
  • July 20, 2017

For Migraine "I was prescribed this medication because I was experiencing severe migraines multiple times a month. After taking the medication, I usually have to take another pill an hour later, and my headache symptoms will go away. It makes me very sleepy and gives me slight chest pain that feels like heartburn. If I don't rest right after taking it, the headache still goes away, but I get severe nausea, dizziness, and tightness in my chest. The side effects eventually go away, but they are awful while they are occurring. The trade-off of headache and side effects doesn't seem really worth it to me, but that's just my opinion."

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  • Anonymous
  • October 23, 2009

For Migraine "Maxalt has fewer side effects, for me, than other migraine medications. Previously, I have been on the Maxalt 5 but needed to go up to the Maxalt 10, which helps relieve the pain more completely. I tried many other medicines, and this has been the best for me, I believe it is different for every person. My nausea does increase on this medication, but no chest heaviness as with other medicines."

8 / 10
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  • KD6...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • November 13, 2022

For Migraine "Worked the first time, but then, every time after, I get a panic attack and chest pain. I replaced Imitrex, which did the same. Nurtec and Ubrelvy have even worse side effects. I have no more options."

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