Eletriptan

• 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.
   

• Are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant (see Relpax and Pregnancy)
• Are breastfeeding
• Smoke
• Have a family history of heart disease.
   

 

How Does It Work?

Eletriptan is part of a class of migraine medications called 5-HT agonists (or more commonly known as "triptans"). During a migraine headache, some of the blood vessels in the head become dilated (wider than they usually are). Eletriptan works by narrowing these blood vessels, helping them return to their normal state. This action helps to relieve migraine symptoms.