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Almotriptan ( 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. Almotriptan 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 Almotriptan as well as the good that it can do. Almotriptan is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form: Oral Tablets (U.S.)
Almotriptan is used to treat the symptoms of migraine headache (severe throbbing headache that sometimes comes along with nausea and sensitivity to sound and light). Almotriptan is in a class of medications called selective serotonin receptor agonists. It works by reducing swelling of blood vessels in the brain, stopping pain signals from being sent to the brain, and blocking the release of certain natural substances that cause pain, nausea, and other symptoms of migraine. Almotriptan does not prevent migraine attacks or reduce the number of headaches you have. Almotriptan comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken at the first sign of a migraine attack. If your symptoms improve after you take Almotriptan but return after 2 hours or longer, you may take a second tablet. However, if your symptoms do not improve after you take Almotriptan, do not take a second tablet before calling your doctor. Do not take more than two Almotriptan tablets in any 24-hour period. Call your doctor if you need to take Almotriptan more than four times a month. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take Almotriptan exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. You may take your first dose of Almotriptan in a doctor's office or other medical facility where you can be monitored for serious reactions. Brand names: - Almotriptan - Axert |