Maxalt Side Effects

Although most people tolerate Maxalt well, there are some potential side effects of the medication, such dizziness, drowsiness, and nausea. In many cases, Maxalt side effects are minor and may easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider. However, there are some more serious side effects of Maxalt that you should report to your healthcare provider, including severe chest pain or tightness; shortness of breath; or a sudden, severe abdominal pain.

 

Maxalt Side Effects: An Introduction

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

Common Maxalt Side Effects

Maxalt 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 the side effects that occur in another group of people not taking the medicine. Based on these studies, some of the most common side effects of Maxalt include:
 
  • Dizziness -- up to 9 percent of people
  • Drowsiness -- up to 8 percent of people
  • Fatigue or weakness -- up to 7 percent of people
  • Nausea -- up to 6 percent of people
  • Abnormal sensations such as tingling, burning, or pricking (paresthesia) -- up to 4 percent of people
  • Chest pain, including chest tightness, chest pressure, or chest heaviness -- up to 3 percent of people
  • Dry mouth -- up to 3 percent of people
  • Neck pain, jaw pain, or throat pain -- up to 2 percent of people.
     
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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