Rizatriptan and Drowsiness: What Users Say (Page 2)

• WBa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 20, 2014

For Migraine "I get hormonal migraines, about 3 a month. Just got the dissolvable tablet and tried it twice. Worked both times in about 30 minutes. I get pretty drowsy, but I get drowsy when taking Excedrin and Midol. Both times I used it, I had already taken an OTC, and it hadn't worked. Next time I'll skip the OTC and just take this."

• Anonymous
• November 8, 2011

Rizatriptan 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."

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

Rizatriptan 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

Rizatriptan 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."

• Dan...
• October 23, 2015

For Migraine "Today was my first time taking Rizatriptan, and the fact that I am able to write this review just hours after the onset of a migraine is amazing because normally I would be completely down for the count for at least a whole day with a migraine. So here is my experience: I have taken countless meds before, including Imitrex, with terrible side effects and zero relief, so naturally I was skeptical about this new med. I took it as soon as I knew that this was going to be a particularly bad migraine. The only side effect I had was sleepiness, no 'heart attack' feeling as I had experienced with Imitrex. I fell asleep within 15 min of taking Rizatriptan and woke up 2 hours later completely migraine-free."

• Lau...
• February 17, 2022

Rizatriptan 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."

• NZg...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 10, 2021

For Migraine "I started getting migraines in my early 40s, about 3 a week. Doc said probably hormonal peri-menopause. I take a preventer, Topiramate, which means I now only get them monthly and not so bad. Rizamelt is good for the ones normal painkillers won't work for. It starts to work within 10-15 mins for me. The downside is that it sends me to sleep for about 4-5 hours! But I am very sensitive to meds that cause drowsiness. (I have mild hypersomnia)."

• MBa...
• April 20, 2016

For Migraine "I use this medication to help my migraines. I used to take Relpax. I quit taking it because it was too expensive and the side effects were strong. I like this medication because my insurance covers most of it and it is very effective with little side effects. The only cons are the taste (a little minty, but the end has a bitter taste). I seem to get different side effects each time I take it (very mild, includes some drowsiness and nausea). Also, in my experience, you need to take this medication as soon as you feel the migraine coming on, or you may find yourself taking two or three pills during the migraine every two hours to keep it gone. Overall, I find it very cost-friendly and effective. I will continue using this medication."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 10 years or more
• December 20, 2017

For Migraine "If taken at the first sign of a migraine, this medication works fast and without any stomach upset, drowsiness, etc., or nasty rebound headaches as other migraine medications I have used did. I can take this at work or out anywhere and not worry. Very, very rarely I have to take a second one, and that is when I haven't taken the first pill immediately at migraine onset. A true 'lifesaver' for me!"

• Kru...
• August 16, 2016

For Migraine "I have vestibular migraines or migrainous vertigo, I don't really suffer from headache pain. My symptoms affect my balance, hearing, and vision. I do take other medication for this (amitriptyline). My neurologist recommended Maxalt wafers, I take this when I know my migraine is getting worse. I do feel the benefits of Maxalt and only take Maxalt when necessary, as they do make me feel groggy. I'm not a fan of taking medication, but this does help my symptoms."

• Anonymous
• April 2, 2009

"I took it for the first time today. My migraine was gone within an hour; however, it made me really sleepy. Three hours later, I'm still very groggy. Next time, I think I'll stay home from work and sleep it off. But missing work is what I'm trying to avoid. I'm incredibly thrilled that my migraine is gone, though."

• May...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 5, 2024

For Migraine "The best medicine I ever tried from the last 8 years. It's not habit forming, completely relieves pain in less than 30 min. Only side effect is sleepiness for around 3 hrs. Great drug. Highly recommend."

• Anonymous
• March 31, 2010

Rizatriptan for Migraine "Very effective with no side effects (i.e., drowsiness). I've had mixed luck with other migraine medicines, but find Maxalt-MLT to be consistently helpful."

• Fro...
• April 23, 2008

Rizatriptan for Migraine "It works rather well but puts me to sleep for about 3 hours. I am still trying to find a migraine drug that does not put me to sleep."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 27, 2017

For Migraine "Miracle drug for me! Migraine gone within the hour of taking Maxalt. It made me groggy, but I will take that over hours of pain."