Relpax Warnings and Precautions

Some Relpax warnings and precautions to be aware of concern the drug's potential for increasing one's risk for a heart attack. Prior to taking Relpax, you should tell your healthcare provider if you have any kind of heart problems, high blood pressure, or a history of a stroke. Other precautions and warnings involve potential drug interactions that may occur when Relpax is taken with other medicines.

Relpax Drug Information

Relpax: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

Before taking Relpax^® (eletriptan hydrobromide), you should tell your healthcare provider if you have:

Heart problems of any kind, especially a history of heart disease, angina, an irregular heart rhythm, or a heart attack
A history of stroke, transient ischemic attack (TIA or "mini-stroke"), or other bleeding in the brain (such as a subarachnoid hemorrhage)
High blood pressure (hypertension)
High cholesterol
Certain blood vessel conditions, such as peripheral vascular disease, ischemic bowel disease, or Raynaud's phenomenon
Diabetes
Liver problems, including liver failure or cirrhosis
Depression
Gone through menopause
Any allergies, including allergies to foods, dyes, or preservatives.

Also, let your healthcare provider know if you:

Are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant
Are breastfeeding
Smoke
Have a family history of heart disease.

Make sure to tell your healthcare provider about all of the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

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