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Rizatriptan Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Oct 2, 2023.

Applies to the following strengths: 5 mg; 10 mg

Usual Adult Dose for:

Usual Pediatric Dose for:

Additional dosage information:

Usual Adult Dose for Migraine

Use only after a clear diagnosis of migraine has been established

Initial dose: 5 mg or 10 mg orally, once

Maximum dose: 30 mg in a 24-hour period

Comments:

Use: For the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Migraine

Use only after a clear diagnosis of migraine has been established

6 years or older and weight less than 40 kg:


6 years or older and weight 40 kg or greater:

Maximum: 1 dose in any 24-hour period

Comments:

Use: For the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in patients 6 years or older.

Renal Dose Adjustments

No adjustment recommended

Liver Dose Adjustments

Use with caution; dose adjustment may be considered in patients with severe hepatic impairment, however, no specific guidelines have been suggested

Dose Adjustments

CONCOMITANT USE WITH PROPRANOLOL:
Adults:

Pediatrics:

ELDERLY: Dose selection should be cautious, generally starting at the low end of the dosing range.

Precautions

CONTRAINDICATIONS:


Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 6 years.

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions

Dialysis

Data not available

Other Comments

Administration advice:
Oral tablets:


Orally Disintegrating Tablets (ODT):

General:

Monitoring:

Patient advice:

Frequently asked questions

Further information

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