Rizatriptan 10mg tablets

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