Almotriptan (Axert)

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Almotriptan is a prescription drug approved to treat migraine headaches. This section of the eMedTV library describes how almotriptan works to relieve migraine symptoms, lists potential side effects, and offers some general dosing guidelines.

This eMedTV segment explains that there are potential side effects of almotriptan, including drowsiness, dry mouth, and nausea. This page also highlights some of the more serious almotriptan side effects, such as chest pain and hallucinations.

What is almotriptan used for? Almotriptan is used to treat migraine headaches once they start. This eMedTV resource explains that almotriptan is not used to prevent migraines and is not approved for use in people less than 18 years of age.

The usual dosage of almotriptan is 6.25 mg or 12.5 mg, taken as soon as a migraine starts. This eMedTV page also lists factors that can affect almotriptan dosing (like how you respond to the drug) and tips on taking your dosage.

Among the drugs that can potentially interact with almotriptan are MAOIs, ergot medications, and ritonavir. This eMedTV page describes how drug interactions with almotriptan can cause a group of symptoms called serotonin syndrome, among other things.

This eMedTV Web page explores several precautions and warnings with almotriptan, including potential drug interactions, the safety of taking almotriptan while pregnant or nursing, and the risk of chest pain in some people taking this drug.