Maxalt User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Anonymous
• August 18, 2011

For Migraine "Maxalt is the only migraine medicine I have tried, and it works well for me. When I take it early (before it becomes a full-bloomed migraine), it works within maybe 30 minutes, completely getting rid of the pain. I do have some side effects: most of the time, I feel a tightening of the throat for about 15 minutes after taking it (my doctor had warned me about that), and if I happen to be a bit tired when taking it, I feel a bit dizzy for a couple of hours. But it sure beats a 24-hour migraine."

• krs...
• November 18, 2009

For Migraine "I have had migraines for about 12 years. Maxalt is the only drug that works, and it works fast. The only problem is my insurance will only pay for 10 a month, and when my cluster headaches come, I eat through them like candy."

• Anonymous
• July 22, 2011

For Migraine "I have had migraines for over 20 years. They were always debilitating and would last for days. I would literally pull my hair to relieve some of the pain. I went to all kinds of doctors to find out the cause, none took me seriously. Finally, one doctor did and prescribed Maxalt as needed. She is my hero! When I feel a migraine coming on, I let a Maxalt melt in my mouth, and in a few minutes, the migraine is forgotten. I have not had ANY side effects!"

• Nan...
• January 30, 2010

For Migraine "This medication is labeled a wonder drug in my household. It is the last line of defense and treatment for migraine. However, and very sadly, I might add, recently the copay my insurance company imposed is going to make it hard to take. Limited to 4 tablets per week (while they state all medicines are calculated at a monthly dose level), NOW a copay of $60 per script makes it $240 for each myself and my wife. We just can't afford this after paying $2400.00 monthly for the insurance coverage. We are being choked to death! If the medicine was covered properly under the contract, we could handle the $60 copay per month, but because they limit the medication to 3-4 tablets per week."

• Jen...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 15, 2017

For Migraine "My first time taking it. I have complex partial seizures, and my aura has changed to where I now have migraine headaches afterward. We are doing tests to rule out other problems, but this medicine helped me more than anything so far. Still have that groggy feeling afterward, but I can deal with that. Just do not know how I can take it should I have to at work since I work in a call center 10 hours a day with constant calls."

• The...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 14, 2016

For Migraine "I have suffered from migraines since I was 15, and am now 42. Maxalt has changed my life! I used to be in agony for up to 3 days, but now at the first sign of an attack I take one, very rarely I have had to take another one a few hours after that if it started to come back. It can sometimes make me drowsy, but other times I have no side effects, just relief that there is something that actually works. I'm in Australia, so a pack of 4 costs me $25."

• dmo...
• March 11, 2010

For Migraine "This medication worked great for me to get rid of my headache. When I take it before I feel a bad migraine coming on, it alleviates it before it gets bad. My only complaint about this medication is I get really bad heartburn, and I really do not sleep that well while I am on it. I guess you can’t have everything."

• Anonymous
• October 21, 2010

For Migraine "As you may know, migraines are extremely debilitating, even when trying to perform most menial tasks, let alone professional responsibilities. I tried Maxalt for the first time today, approximately 20 minutes after my first aura, and it actually works. I am happily surprised! I have yet to experience any side effects. However, let's be honest, I'd be tolerant of almost anything besides a migraine - which feels like a freight train chugging through my head."

• Anonymous
• March 3, 2010

For Migraine "I had no luck with this medicine. I have tried a few different migraine medicines: Maxalt, Imitrex, Treximet, Fiortal, Indocin, Vicodin, and Percocet. I have suffered from migraines for 4 years, however, I am able to recognize the signs before an attack. I attempted to take the Maxalt at the first sign of the migraine, and nothing happened. On the other hand, I tried Treximet and had WONDERFUL results. Treximet is expensive, but if you have a healthcare plan that covers it, it works wonders (assuming you catch the migraine early). I am now on a daily dose of Topamax that has drastically cut the number of severe migraines per month."

• Ros...
• September 6, 2017

For Migraine "I have used Maxalt four times in the last three months. The first time it worked fine and it was gone in a few hours but had heart racing. The second migraine I was concerned about the side effects but gave it a second chance. I had severe throbbing in my head like it was going to explode and then suddenly the migraine broke. My third attempt, my migraine was so severe that I had to take a second dose for relief! I find that if I take it on the onset, it works but still light headache and felt a numbing sensation. My fourth, today, no relief after the second dose. Took the third after four hours but still feeling the migraine. Had slight heart racing and throbbing pain. I may continue to see if this is the right medication. If not, then I think there's no hope for me!"

• Ari...
• July 28, 2016

For Migraine "My migraines started on April 2, 2016. I have had a constant headache since then, with the 13 migraines. After a CT scan in my neck, I have a lump that needs to be removed, which could be the root cause of this ongoing headache. However, finally, I was prescribed Maxalt today after almost 4 months of suffering headaches and migraines, and taking other pain relief, icing it, quiet rooms, limiting bright light stimulation, missing out on family and friend events, and I cannot believe the difference it's made. I don't like taking medications, I try to do things naturally. I think this really, really helped, and I have so much relief. Kudos to the angel who told me about it from Medicare while we were trying to sort out my card going missing."

• AKr...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 10, 2023

For Migraine "Maxalt is definitely one of the safer migraine medication options, but I will say that it didn't do much for me unless it was taken with pain medication. By itself, it was totally useless. It seemed like the sublingual version worked the fastest and the best when taken with Excedrin or a large dosage of Tylenol or ibuprofen. But sometimes I would need to take it again, and you can only take it twice a day, depending on dosages, according to my doctor."

• Lau...
• February 17, 2022

For Migraine "Completely saved my life. I’m in my twenties and have had migraines that completely destroy my day. This medication works within 30 mins for me most of the time. Takes away the pressure and nausea almost immediately. Only negative is a chalky mint taste upon dissolving and drowsiness later on."

• Kat...
• August 25, 2016

For Migraine "I have been getting migraines since I was 8 years old, and nothing seems to help. I started taking Maxalt 10 mg for a while now, and it's not effective at all. It feels like I'm taking a sugar pill. Although when I do take it, I get very dizzy. Personally, I don't recommend it, but if it helps for you, I say go for it!"

• spa...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 8, 2024

For Migraine "I have been on Maxalt for 2 years. I use it as needed and take 10 mg up to twice daily. Out of all the triptans I have tried, this one works the best for me. Within 30 minutes of taking the medicine, I can tell that my migraine is starting to dissipate. Side effects include being extremely tired and napping. Benefits include stopping a migraine and being able to return to life the following day (because with this medication you are going to fall asleep, and with how migraines work, your body and mind are already exhausted from the prodromal of a migraine). Very effective medication."

• Anonymous
• January 6, 2010

For Migraine "I would definitely try this for migraines if you haven't already. I had used Imitrex pills for a few years, and suddenly they stopped working. I tried a couple of different pills and then found Maxalt. The only problem with the pills is that I have to take them right away. Once the migraine has started, they don't take away all the pain, only like 60% for me. I was on Maxalt for a few years, then put on Cymbalta and didn't have migraines for 2 years on that, but then they came back and Maxalt didn't help me... Now I use Imitrex Statdose because I never catch my migraine until it's terrible, but the injections get rid of the pain fast!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 3, 2025

For Migraine "It worked wonders for my migraine, though I felt some chills and was really tired that day. But the next day I felt great, which would not be the case after a migraine attack (it was lasting for a few days)."

• Fel...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 22, 2013

For Migraine "Amazing relief, almost instantly, I feel some relief, and the migraine is gone within half an hour. No side effects at all."

• Thi...
• February 26, 2008

For Migraine "This is the only triptan medication that has not caused me rapid heart beat. And has saved me countless visits to the emergency room."

• ang...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 25, 2024

For Migraine "This works if I catch the migraine at the right time. However, insurance only covers 9 pills a month, and I have more migraines than that. Sometimes I have to take 2 pills to get rid of the migraine."

• JDa...
• April 23, 2019

For Migraine "Maxalt works a treat and tastes like a mint, it dissolves quickly too, and I felt instant relief from my migraine."

• ell...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 16, 2013

For Migraine "Bad headaches. This medicine works like it says it should."

• Mia...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 16, 2017

For Migraine "Must take within 20 minutes of onset. The longer you wait, the longer it takes to work. Keep it in your pocket/wallet at all times. For me, it is a lifesaver."

• 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."

• Anonymous
• March 3, 2008

For Migraine "This migraine med is a must-have if you experience regular migraines. No side effects!"