Almotriptan (Systemic)
Brand Names : Axert
CategoryDescriptionAlmotriptan ( al-moh-TRIP-tan) is used
to treat severe migraine headaches. Many people find that their headaches
go away completely after they take almotriptan. Other people find that their
headaches are much less painful, and that they are able to go back to their
normal activities even though their headaches are not completely gone. Almotriptan
often relieves other symptoms that occur together with a migraine headache,
such as nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light, and sensitivity to sound.
Almotriptan is not an ordinary pain reliever. It will not relieve any kind
of pain other than migraine headaches. This medicine is usually used for people
whose headaches are not relieved by acetaminophen, aspirin, or other pain
relievers.
Almotriptan has caused serious side effects in some people, especially
people who have heart or blood vessel disease. Be sure that you discuss with
your doctor the risks of using this medicine as well as the good that it can
do.
Almotriptan is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following
dosage form:
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
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