Side Effects of Axert

Although most people tolerate Axert well, there are some potential side effects of the medicine. A few of these Axert side effects include nausea, dry mouth, and abnormal sensations (such as tingling or burning). In many cases, side effects of Axert are minor and may easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider. However, there are some more serious side effects of Axert that you should report to your healthcare provider, including severe chest pain or tightness, shortness of breath, and bloody diarrhea.

 

Side Effects of Axert: An Introduction

As with any medicine, there are possible side effects with Axert® (almotriptan maleate). However, not everyone who takes Axert will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate the medication well. When people do develop Axert side effects, in most cases they are minor, meaning they require no treatment or are easily treated by you or your healthcare provider.
 
(The Axert side effects discussed below are not a complete list of the side effects reported with Axert. Your healthcare provider can discuss a more complete list of Axert side effects with you.)
 

Common Axert Side Effects

Axert has been studied thoroughly in clinical trials. In these studies, the side effects that occur in a group of people taking the drug are documented and compared to side effects that occur in another group of people not taking the medicine. Based on these studies, the most common Axert side effects include:
 
  • Nausea -- up to 2 percent of people
  • Dry mouth -- up to 1 percent of people
  • Abnormal sensations such as tingling, burning, or pricking (paresthesia) -- up to 1 percent of people.
     
Dizziness and drowsiness were also reported as common side effects in some studies, though the exact percentages were not reported.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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