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Maxalt Vs Imitrex

Premium Questions

Dr.  Praveen Tayal MD

I have occasional migraine headaches but maxalt, imitrex , etc. cause rebound headaches. Fiorcet works best if I can take it at the onset of the headache, so I want to know if that is a prescription I ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Praveen Tayal ( Orthopaedic Surgeon)
Dr.   Muhammed Aslam MD

Have used two 10mg Rizatriptan (Maxalt) for migraine pain and pain has returned within 24hrs. Can I try Tramadol 50mg to stop pain now 11.50 - took last Maxalt 10pm last night? Am new to Maxalt ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Muhammed Aslam ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.  Olsi Taka MD

Wife age 72 with recent onset of migraines. Occurring at night. Last night took a 5mg Maxalt and two hours later another one. Now midday 12 hours after last dose of Maxalt headache (bilateral ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Olsi Taka ( Neurologist)
Dr.  Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju MD

I suffer from common migraine w/ tension headache component for which I use Imitrex 50-100 mg, 1/2 ... the Imitrex will potentiate the effect of the Imitrex. Also, why do strobe lights from emergency ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Sweta Singla MD

Help:/ I've suffered with migraines for 23 yrs now. In the last year, I've had at least 345-350 headaches . I've tried gabapemtin, atenol, propranolol , depakote, topamax , imitrex , treximet, maxalt ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Sweta Singla ( Neurologist)

Public Forum Discussions

Dr. Diptanshu Das MD

appointments. My question is : My daughter is hesitant to use Imitrex but she seems to need Maxalt at least 5 times per week. Is Imitrex as safe as Maxalt (which makes her very tired). thanks!... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Diptanshu Das ( Pediatrician)
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu MD

Are any of the triptans safer than any of the others? I have used Zomig, Imitrex, and Maxalt over the last 30 years. All have been effective, sometimes more than others. Is there a way to test or a ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr.  Albana Sejdini MD

My daugher is having serious problems with migraines, nosebleeds, nausia. she has had ct scans and mri s. all clear. no meds are working. imitrex and maxalt make her sick. preventative meds not working ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Albana Sejdini ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Mahboob Ur Rahman MD

How does generic Zomig compare to generic Maxalt in terms of effectiveness? The generic Zomig is a 5mg tablet, while the Maxalt is a 10mg tablet. Why the difference? Zomig says repeat every six hours ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Mahboob Ur Rahman ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.  Shinas Hussain MD

2 doctors, an MD and a neurologist so far. Imitrex makes it worse and so does Maxalt. Amitriptyline ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Shinas Hussain ( General & Family Physician)