When and How to Take Eletriptan
Some general considerations for when and how to take eletriptan include the following:
- Eletriptan should be taken by mouth as soon as possible once a migraine starts.
- Swallow eletriptan tablets whole with a drink of water or other fluid.
- If your headache comes back or does not go away after taking eletriptan, your healthcare provider may recommend taking a second dose of the medication after waiting at least two hours after the first dose. Let your healthcare provider know if eletriptan does not completely work after one dose.
- For eletriptan to work properly, you have to take it as prescribed. Eletriptan will not work if you stop taking it.
The dose of eletriptan your healthcare provider recommends will vary depending on a number of factors, including:
- How you respond to eletriptan
- Other medical conditions you may have
- Other medications you may be taking.
As is always the case, do not adjust your eletriptan dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
Side Effects of Eletriptan
As with any medicine, there are possible side effects with eletriptan. However, not everyone who takes eletriptan will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate the medication well. When eletriptan side effects occur, in most cases they are minor and either require no treatment or can easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider.
The most common side effects of eletriptan include:
- Weakness
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness.
(Click Eletriptan Side Effects to learn about the specific side effects of eletriptan, including some of the serious side effects of the medication. You can also read about other possible side effects of the drug by going to the eMedTV article Relpax and Heart Problems.)
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