Rizatriptan (Cont.)

Rizatriptan Side Effects

As with any medicine, there are possible side effects with rizatriptan. However, not everyone who takes rizatriptan will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate rizatriptan well. When rizatriptan 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.
 
Some of the most common side effects of rizatriptan include:
 
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Fatigue or weakness
  • Nausea
  • Abnormal sensations such as tingling, burning, or pricking (paresthesia)
  • Chest pain, including chest tightness, chest pressure, or chest heaviness
  • Dry mouth
  • Neck pain, jaw pain, or throat pain.
     
(Click Side Effects of Rizatriptan to learn about the specific side effects of rizatriptan, including serious side effects to look out for. You can also read about other possible side effects by going to Maxalt and Heart Problems.)
 

Rizatriptan Drug Interactions

Rizatriptan can potentially interact with a number of other medicines.
 
(Click Drug Interactions With Rizatriptan for more information about rizatriptan and other medicines.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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