Question 1

What is the difference between rizatriptan and Maxalt Melt?

Accepted Answer

Maxalt Melt is the branded, wafer melt version. Rizatriptan is the generic, tablet version. Both contain the same active ingredient, rizatriptan, so both are medically equivalent but rizatriptan generic is available at a much lower cost.

Question 2

How long does it take for rizatriptan to work and how long do effects last?

Accepted Answer

It takes between 30 and 60 minutes to be effective and these effects last for approximately 2 hours.

Question 3

Can I use other migraine treatments with rizatriptan?

Accepted Answer

You cannot take other triptans such as sumatriptan and zolmitriptan as this could cause unwanted side effects. However, other treatments you can take are painkillers such as paracetamol, ibuprofen or aspirin, and anti sickness tablets such as buccastem, to alleviate symptoms.

Question 4

Is rizatriptan a painkiller?

Accepted Answer

Although rizatriptan can relieve migraines, it is not a painkiller. Painkillers such as paracetamol, ibuprofen and aspirin can be used alongside sumatriptan to further alleviate symptoms.

Question 5

Can I take rizatriptan with alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Technically you can. However, rizatriptan may cause drowsiness or dizziness, therefore alcohol is not recommended as it could make the side effects worse.

Question 6

Does rizatriptan work for normal headaches?

Accepted Answer

No. Rizatriptan should only be used for migraines. Painkillers such as paracetamol are suitable for regular headaches.

Question 7

Does rizatriptan prevent migraines?

Accepted Answer

No. Rizatriptan should only be used once you feel a migraine coming on. Do not take it any earlier. Rizatriptan will not be effective in preventing migraines that have not yet occurred, doing this may actually make migraines worse due to overuse of rizatriptan.

Question 8

Which triptan works the best?

Accepted Answer

All medications work slightly differently for everyone, so everyone may have a different preferred triptan. It is important to try at least 3 triptans on 3 separate occasions before deciding the most effective triptan for yourself.

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