Description rizatriptan is highly effective for treating migraines. We advise using it alongside over the counter pain relief and anti sickness medications. Description directions take 1 tablet by placing on the tongue and allowing to dissolve. If you have an aura, wait until it subsides before taking rizatriptan. If your migraine persists after two hours, you may take another tablet. No more than two doses should be taken in any 24 hour period. Directions warnings like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. The following side effects may happen with this medicine. During studies in adults, the most common side effects reported were dizziness, sleepiness and tiredness. Tell your doctor right away if you have symptoms of allergic reactions, serotonin syndrome, heart attack or stroke see the list below. In addition, tell your doctor if you experience any symptoms that suggest an allergic reaction such as a rash or itching after taking this medicine. Common may affect up to 1 in 10 people • tingling paraesthesia • headache • decreased sensitivity of the skin hypoaesthesia • decreased mental sharpness • insomnia • fast or irregular heartbeat palpitation • flushing redness of the face lasting a short time • throat discomfort • feeling sick nausea • dry mouth • vomiting • diarrhoea • indigestion dyspepsia • feeling of heaviness in parts of the body • neck pain • stiffness • pain in the abdomen or chest. Uncommon may affect up to 1 in 100 people • bad taste in your mouth • unsteadiness when walking ataxia • dizziness vertigo • blurred vision • tremor • fainting syncope • confusion • nervousness • high blood pressure hypertension • thirst • hot flushes • sweating • rash • itching and lumpy rash hives, swelling of face, lips, tongue and or throat, which may cause difficulty breathing and or swallowing angioedema, difficulty breathing dyspnoea • feeling of tightness in parts of the body • muscle weakness • changes in rhythm or rate of the heartbeat arrhythmia • abnormalities of the electrocardiogram a test that records the electrical activity of your heart • very fast heartbeat tachycardia • facial pain • muscle pain. Rare may affect up to 1 in 1000 people • wheezing • allergic reaction hypersensitivity • sudden life threatening allergic reaction anaphylaxis • stroke generally occurs in patients with risk factors for heart and blood vessel disease high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, use of nicotine substitution, family history of heart disease or stroke, men over 40 years of age, postmenopausal women, particular problems with the way your heart beats bundle branch block • slow heartbeat bradycardia. Not known frequency cannot be estimated from the available data • heart attack, spasm of blood vessels of the heart. These generally occur in patients with risk factors for heart and blood vessel disease high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, use of nicotine substitution, family history of heart disease or stroke, men over 40 years of age, post menopausal women, particular problems with the way your heart beats bundle branch block • a syndrome called ‘serotonin syndrome’ that may cause side effects such as coma, unstable blood pressure, extremely high body temperature, lack of muscle coordination, agitation and hallucinations • severe shedding of the skin with or without fever toxic epidermal necrolysis • seizures convulsions fits • spasm of blood vessels of the extremities, including coldness and • numbness of the hands or feet • spasms of the blood vessels of the colon large bowel, which can cause abdominal pain. Reporting of side effects if you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine. Warnings ingredients the active substance is rizatriptan. Each 5mg tablet contains 7.265mg of rizatriptan benzoate, equivalent to 5mg of rizatriptan. The other ingredients may vary depending on the manufacturer of the tablet. Ingredients faqs what causes migraines? The exact cause is unknown, but theories suggest it involves blood vessel dilation or brain chemical activity leading to symptoms. How does rizatriptan work? Rizatriptan constricts blood vessels and reduces brain chemical release, relieving migraine symptoms within 2 hours. What treatments can be combined with rizatriptan? Paracetamol, aspirin, or ibuprofen for pain relief and buccastem m for anti sickness. Do not mix rizatriptan with another triptan during the same migraine attack. Is it safe to use rizatriptan daily? No, using rizatriptan daily may lead to medication overuse headaches. Seek medical attention if headaches worsen or unusual symptoms develop. Inform your healthcare provider of all medications, including over the counter and recreational drugs, to ensure safe use.faqs