Relpax is a prescription medicine that is used to treat a migraine headache as it occurs. This eMedTV article explains how Relpax works to relieve migraine symptoms, outlines some of its potential side effects, and offers tips on taking the drug.
Nausea, dizziness, and weakness have been reported by people taking Relpax. This eMedTV segment discusses Relpax side effects, including those that may be serious, and explains which reactions were reported most often in clinical trials.
Heart problems, including heart attacks, occurred in people taking Relpax in clinical trials. This eMedTV article discusses Relpax and heart problems, including information about who is most at risk for such problems while taking the medication.
This eMedTV page explores Relpax uses, explaining that although Relpax is licensed to treat migraine headaches in adults, it is also used "off-label" to treat cluster headaches. This page also describes how Relpax works to relieve migraine symptoms.
The usual Relpax dosage for treating migraines is 20 mg or 40 mg. This eMedTV resource explains that the higher dosage is generally more effective but has more side effects. This page also covers some tips on when and how to take the Relpax tablets.
A few drugs that may interact with Relpax include Zoloft, Neoral, and Lexiva. This portion of the eMedTV archives discusses possible Relpax drug interactions and explores the potentially serious effects of such interactions.
This eMedTV Web page takes an in-depth look at several Relpax warnings and precautions, such as those concerning heart problems that may occur with the drug. This page also describes groups of people who should not take Relpax.
Relpax may not be safe to take during pregnancy. This section of the eMedTV library discusses Relpax and pregnancy, including information about studies that examined the drug's effect on pregnant animals.
A patent prevents any generic Relpax from being made in the U.S. This eMedTV resource explains that the earliest a generic Relpax could become available is in 2013. In the meantime, you should not buy any "generic Relpax" sold in other countries.
Although it is rare, it is possible to overdose on Relpax. This eMedTV article describes some of the potential Relpax overdose symptoms, such as high blood pressure and other heart problems, and outlines possible treatments for a recent overdose.
Axert, Migranal, and Ergomar are a few of the medications that may be used as alternatives to Relpax. This eMedTV Web page covers Relpax alternatives that may be used to treat migraines, including medications and lifestyle changes.
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