most usually Almotriptan Generic Name: Almotriptan (al moh TRIP tan) Brand Name: Axert Overview Side Effects Dosage Professional Interactions More Pregnancy Warnings Breastfeeding Warnings User Reviews Drug Images Support Group Q & A Pricing & Coupons Uses of Almotriptan: It is used to treat migraine headaches. What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Almotriptan? If you have an allergy to almotriptan or any other part of almotriptan. If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. If you have any of these health problems: High blood pressure or some types of migraine headaches like hemiplegic or basilar migraine. If you have ever had any of these health problems: Chest pain or pressure; diseased arteries going to the legs or arms; heart attack; heart disease; poor blood flow in the heart, brain, bowel, or kidney; stroke; or a heartbeat that is not normal like Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome. If you have taken eletriptan, frovatriptan, naratriptan, rizatriptan, sumatriptan, or zolmitriptan in the last 24 hours. If you have taken ergotamine, methysergide, dihydroergotamine, or any drug like them in the last 24 hours. This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with this medicine. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take almotriptan with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor. Slideshow All Eyes On Ibuprofen: What You Need To Know What are some things I need to know or do while I take Almotriptan? Tell all of your health care providers that you take this medicine. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. Avoid driving and doing other tasks or actions that call for you to be alert until you see how almotriptan affects you. High blood pressure has happened with this medicine. Have your blood pressure checked as you have been told by your doctor. This medicine is not meant to prevent or lower the number of migraine headaches you get. Talk with your doctor. Use care if you have risks for heart disease (high blood pressure, high cholesterol, overweight, high blood sugar or diabetes, cigarette smoking, man older than 40 years of age, other family members with early heart disease, woman after change of life). Talk with your doctor. Very bad and sometimes deadly heart problems like heart attack and a heartbeat that is not normal have rarely happened within a few hours of taking almotriptan. Call your doctor right away if you have chest, throat, neck, or jaw tightness, pain, pressure, or heaviness; break out in a cold sweat; shortness of breath; a fast heartbeat; a heartbeat that does not feel normal; or very bad dizziness or passing out. Very bad and sometimes deadly brain blood vessel problems like stroke have rarely happened with this medicine. Call your doctor right away if you have a change in strength on 1 side is greater than the other, trouble speaking or thinking, change in balance, or change in eyesight. If you have a headache that is not like your usual migraine headaches, talk with your doctor before you take almotriptan. Taking more of this medicine (a higher dose, more often) than your doctor told you to take may cause your headaches to become worse. If you are 65 or older, use almotriptan with care. You could have more side effects. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using this medicine while you are pregnant. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby. How is this medicine (Almotriptan) best taken? Use almotriptan as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely. Follow how to use as you have been told by the doctor or read the package insert. Take with liquids as early as you can after the attack has started. If your headache comes back after the first dose, 1 more dose may be taken 2 hours after the first one. What do I do if I miss a dose? This medicine is taken on an as needed basis. Do not take more often than told by the doctor. Dosage Information (comprehensive) What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away? WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect: Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. Signs of high blood pressure like very bad headache or dizziness, passing out, or change in eyesight. Hard stools (constipation). Loose stools (diarrhea). Very upset stomach or throwing up. Very bad belly pain or bloody loose stools. Very bad headache or if headache is not better after the first dose. A burning, numbness, or tingling feeling that is not normal. Fever. Weight loss. Leg cramps. Feeling of heaviness or tightness in the leg muscles. Feeling cold. Burning or aching pain in the feet or toes. Change in eyesight. Loss of eyesight. This can be long-lasting. A very bad and sometimes deadly health problem called serotonin syndrome may happen. The risk may be greater if you take this medicine with drugs for depression, migraines, or certain other drugs. Call your doctor right away if you have agitation; change in balance; confusion; hallucinations; fever; fast or abnormal heartbeat; flushing; muscle twitching or stiffness; seizures; shivering or shaking; sweating a lot; very bad diarrhea, upset stomach, or throwing up; or very bad headache. What are some other side effects of Almotriptan? All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away: Feeling sleepy. Dizziness. Headache. Dry mouth. Upset stomach or throwing up. These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch. Side Effects (complete list) If OVERDOSE is suspected: If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. How do I store and/or throw out Almotriptan? Store at room temperature. Store in a dry place. Do not store in a bathroom. Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets. Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs. Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor. Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs. Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your doctor. Talk with the doctor before starting any new drug, including prescription or OTC, natural products, or vitamins. Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about almotriptan, please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider. If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take this medicine or any other medicine. Only the healthcare provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for a specific patient. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about almotriptan. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to this medicine. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from the healthcare provider. You must talk with the healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using almotriptan. Review Date: November 1, 2017 Next Side Effects Print this page Add to My Med List More about almotriptan Side Effects During Pregnancy or Breastfeeding Dosage Information Drug Images Drug Interactions Support Group Pricing & Coupons En Español 29 Reviews Add your own review/rating Drug class: antimigraine agents Consumer resources Almotriptan Almotriptan (Advanced Reading) Other brands: Axert Professional resources Almotriptan Malate (AHFS Monograph) Almotriptan (FDA) Almotriptan (Wolters Kluwer) Related treatment guides Migraine} Drug Status Rx Availability Prescription only C Pregnancy Category Risk cannot be ruled out N/A CSA Schedule Not a controlled drug Approval History Drug history at FDA Almotriptan Rating 29 User Reviews 9.0 /10 29 User Reviews 9.0 Rate it! Manufacturers Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. 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