Maxalt Interactions Explained
The following sections explain in detail the potentially negative interactions that can occur when
Maxalt is combined with any of the drugs listed above.
Certain Antidepressants or Fibromyalgia Medications
Taking Maxalt with certain
antidepressants or
fibromyalgia medications, including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (
SSRIs) or
serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (
SNRIs), can cause a group of symptoms called serotonin syndrome. These symptoms may include confusion, hallucinations, a fast heartbeat, feeling faint, a fever, sweating, muscle spasms, difficulty walking, and
diarrhea.
Talk with your healthcare provider before taking these medications together. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of these symptoms, as serotonin syndrome can be very dangerous.
Ergot Medications
Taking Maxalt with ergot medications can increase your risk of dangerous side effects. Do not take Maxalt and ergot medications within 24 hours of each other.
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)
Taking Maxalt with MAOIs can increase the amount of Maxalt in your blood, perhaps increasing your chances of side effects. Do not take Maxalt if you have used an MAOI within the last two weeks.
Propranolol (Inderal, Inderal LA, InnoPran XL)
Taking Maxalt with
propranolol can increase the level of Maxalt in your blood. People taking propranolol should not take more than Maxalt 5 mg per dose.
Triptans
Taking Maxalt with other
triptans can increase your risk of serious side effects. These medications should not be taken within 24 hours of each other.
Final Thoughts on Maxalt Drug Interactions
It is possible that not every drug interaction with Maxalt was discussed in this article. Therefore, you should talk with your pharmacist or healthcare provider about specific Maxalt drug interactions that may apply to you.
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