Eletriptan is a prescription drug used to treat migraines; it is not used to prevent them. This eMedTV article explains how eletriptan relieves migraine symptoms, lists some potential side effects of the drug, and offers tips on how to take it.
Side effects of eletriptan may include drowsiness, nausea, and dizziness. This section of the eMedTV library discusses common and rare eletriptan side effects, including those that may be signs of serious health problems.
What is eletriptan used for? Eletriptan is used to treat migraine headaches once they start. This eMedTV resource explains how eletriptan works to relieve migraine symptoms, such as a throbbing headache pain, sensitivity to light, or vision changes.
The usual dose of eletriptan used to treat a migraine is 20 mg or 40 mg. As this eMedTV page explains, you shouldn't take more than 80 mg of eletriptan in one day. This article discusses eletriptan dosing guidelines and explains how to take the drug.
Drug interactions with eletriptan may involve medications such as certain antidepressants and triptans. This eMedTV Web page discusses some potential drug interactions involving eletriptan and the effects of such interactions.
This eMedTV segment examines several precautions and warnings with eletriptan, such as those concerning the risk of heart problems with the medication, potential drug interactions, and the danger of taking the drug while pregnant.
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