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Maxalt Melt Tablets 10mg
What are Maxalt Melt Tablets?
Maxalt Melt Tablets contain the active ingredient Rizatriptan belongs to the triptans, or serotonin (5-HT1) agonists class of medicines. They are used to treat migraines or cluster headaches once they have started. It is not a painkiller but you can use this medicine if other painkillers, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and Sumatriptan haven't worked, with people finding them to work much more effectively than traditional painkillers.
It works by narrowing blood vessels around the brain, which can help to reduce the painful symptoms associated with these conditions.
They are a useful alternative if you cannot or struggle to swallow tablets.
How to buy Maxalt Melt online
You can use our online prescription service to buy Maxalt Melt tablets online in the UK and choose from collection, next day or free delivery. We are a regulated GPhC registered pharmacy based in the UK. Any website that claims to sell Maxalt Melt tablets without a prescription is operating illegally and you could be purchasing counterfeit / fake medicine.
Upon completion of your order, our independent prescriber will then review your online assessment. If your assessment is approved, our pharmacy team will then receive a prescription and dispense your order, which will be dispatched the same day using your chosen delivery method.
How Maxalt Melt works
Maxalt Melt Tablets contain the active ingredient Rizatriptan belongs to the triptans, or serotonin (5-HT1) agonists class of medicines. The root cause of migraines and cluster headaches is not yet fully understood. One of the causes may be the blood vessels widening in the brain. Rizatriptan acts on these vessels causing them to narrow, relieving any pain, nausea and sensitivity to light.
It is important to note they are not a preventative and are instead to be taken when a migraine attack happens and take roughly 30 minutes to start working.
How to take Maxalt Melt Tablets
Simply place a Maxalt Melt wafer on your tongue and allow it to dissolve, followed by another dose after at least 2 hours if required. To a maximum of 20mg a day.
The second dose is only to be taken if migraine recurs, do not take another dose for the same attack if the initial dose did not work.
Do not take Sumatriptan as a preventative measure.
Rizatriptan vs Maxalt Melt
Rizatriptan tablets and Maxalt Melt tablets have the same active ingredient, but Maxalt Melt tablets are simply placed on the tongue and allowed to dissolve.
Maxalt Melt side effects
As with any medication you take, there is a possibility of side effects occurring. The most common side effects of Rizatriptan tablets include
- Lack of energy
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Nausea (feeling sick)
- Vomiting (being sick)
- Struggling to breath
- Hot or cold flushes
If you would like to see a full list of side effect please refer to the SPC below or look in the patient information leaflet.
Maxalt Melt tablets and driving
Rizatriptan and migraines or cluster headaches can cause drowsiness. If you take it and feel drowsy or feel drowsy from the migraine or cluster headache do not drive or operate any machinery.
Maxalt Melt tablets and pregnancy
There is limited evidence on the use of Rizatriptan during pregnancy, it is unlikely to be harmful, but you should consult with a doctor to discuss the risks vs benefit.
Maxalt Melt tablets and breastfeeding
Rizatriptan will be present in breast-milk you should withhold from breast-feeding for 24 hours after taking a dose.
Who cannot take Maxalt Melt tablets
Rizatriptan may not suitable if you:
- Have previously had an allergic reacion to Rizatriptan or any other 'triptan'
- Have a heart problem
- Have an irregular heart beat
- Have recently heart attack
- Suffer from circulation problems
- Suffer from seizures or fits
- Have liver problems
- Have uncontrolled high blood pressure
- Are a heavy smoker
Rizatriptan interactions
The following drugs interact with Rizatriptan if you take any of the following contact your doctor:
- Other migraine treatments
- Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) such as Citalopram, Sertraline
- Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) such as Phenelzine
If you are taking any herbal or alternative remedies make sure to mention them to your doctor, or on the consultation form so we can make sure they are safe to take together.
If you take an anti-depressant or St John's wort alongside Rizatriptan you may experience 'serotonin syndrome'. Symptoms of serotonin syndrome include:
- Feeling agitated
- Nausea
- Indigestion
- Diarrhoea
- Constipation
- Increased heart rate
More information on serotonin syndrome can be found here
Rizatriptan Tablets alternatives
If you find Rizatriptan does not work for you, there are other triptans available to try such as:
You can try Sumatriptan in a nasal form:
You can also try over the counter medicine either instead of or alongside Maxalt Melt such as:
More Tablets information
If you would like more information, you can find the SPC: Maxalt Melt SPC.
Rizatriptan Tablets FAQs
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Can I take Maxalt Melt with paracetamol?
Yes you can take other painkillers such as Ibuprofen and Paracetamol with Maxalt Melts.
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How many Maxalt Melt tablets can I take?
You can only take one tablet per migraine attack, do not take 2 tablets for the same attack. If you take a tablet and 2 hours later suffer another migraine you can take another tablet. Do not exceed more than two tablets of Maxalt Melt in any 24-hour period.
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How do I take Maxalt Melt tablets?
It is important to that you let the tablets dissolve on your tongue and swallow with your saliva, do not swallow the tablets whole as they may not work.
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Is it safe to buy Maxalt Melt tablets from your pharmacy?
We are a General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) registered pharmacy and we source all our pharmaceutical products from reputable wholesalers, the same wholesalers that provide the medicines used to fill NHS prescriptions.
If you buy them from an unregistered pharmacy you may be wasting your money at best or at worse harm yourself buying and taking fake tablets. Always check to make sure where you are buying them from are registered with the GPhC. -
Do Maxalt Melt tablets expire?
Yes, like most medicines has a shelf life and will become less effective if it is left unused. Always check the expiry date of any medicines you are taking before you take them. If you find your medication has expired, you can post them to us, bring them to us or take them to your nearest pharmacy for safe disposal.
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How should I store Maxalt Melt tablets?
Maxalt Melt tablets should be stored in their orginal packaging in a dry area below 30°C and kept out of direct sunlight. Incorrect storage could result in the medication becoming less effective.
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How quickly do Maxalt Melt tablets work?
The tablets usually begin to work in around 30 to 60 minutes.
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Will Maxalt Melt tablets work?
In various trials Rizatriptan has shown to be comparable or have even greater effect than sumatriptan, zolmitriptan, naratriptan and almotriptan. If other triptans haven't worked for you Rizatriptan might do.
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Can I drink alcohol while taking Maxalt Melt tablets?
Yes, you can drink alcohol but be aware that alcohol can sometimes be the cause migraines and cluster headaches.
