Question 1

How do I take Maxalt Melt?

Accepted Answer

Maxalt Melt is an oro-dispersible medication, meaning that it is taken by placing the medication on your tongue, where it then dissolves into the bloodstream. When you take Maxalt Melt, allow the medication to sit on your tongue until it is fully absorbed. Do not drink or eat whilst you are waiting for Maxalt Melt to dissolve.

Maxalt Melt's orodispersible format is particularly helpful in cases where nausea and vomiting occur with migraines, as it is not swallowed.

Question 2

Can you take Maxalt Melt and Paracetamol for a migraine headache?

Accepted Answer

If your initial dose of Maxalt Melt has not controlled your migraine, it is okay to take Paracetamol, Aspirin and other medications such as Ibuprofen (NSAIDs) to help with pain relief.

Not everybody is suitable to take Maxalt Melt. Do not take Maxalt Melt if:

you have ever had an allergic reaction to rizatriptan benzoate or any of the ingredients listed in the medicine

you have high blood pressure that is not controlled by medicine

you have ever had heart disease, including a heart attack, angina, or chest pain

you have severe liver or severe kidney problems

you have had a stroke e.g. transient ischaemic attack

you have circulation problems e.g. peripheral vascular disease

you are taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors, or have taken them in the last two weeks

you are taking ergotamine-type medication or other triptan medicines, or other migraine treatments

Question 3

How long does Maxalt Melt take to work to stop a migraine attack?

Accepted Answer

Maxalt Melt should work within 30 minutes. If your migraine persists, you can take a second dose two hours after taking the initial dose. Maxalt Melt works fastest when taken on an empty stomach.

As Maxalt Melt is administered in an orodispersible format, it is quickly absorbed into the bloodstream to help relieve symptoms of severe migraine attacks. Compared to tablets, this allows the medication to target symptom areas much more quickly.

Question 4

Should I take Maxalt Melt with food to relieve migraine symptoms?

Accepted Answer

There are no specific requirements to take Maxalt Melt with, or without, food.

Question 5

Is Maxalt Melt affected by alcohol, antibiotics or the contraceptive pill?

Accepted Answer

You may want to avoid alcohol during a migraine as this could make it worse. However, it will not make Maxalt Melt less effective.

Although Maxalt Melt is not affected by the contraceptive pill, migraines can be linked to hormonal changes during your period.

Question 6

Does this medication work on regular headaches?

Accepted Answer

No, Maxalt Melt should only be taken when your doctor has diagnosed migraines. And it should only be taken when you are having a migraine headache.

This treatment often relieves other migraine symptoms that occur together with a migraine headache, such as nausea, tension, vomiting and sensitivity to light. If you have a regular headache, you should use ordinary painkillers like paracetamol.

If you take Maxalt Melt 10mg wafers too often, it can result in a chronic headache, or other more serious conditions.

Question 7

Can you drive while taking Maxalt Melt medication?

Accepted Answer

Maxalt Melt can make you feel tired or sleepy. If this happens, avoid driving or using heavy machinery for your safety.

Question 8

Can you take Maxalt Melt when pregnant?

Accepted Answer

It is unknown whether Maxalt Melt is harmful to pregnant women or unborn babies. If you are breastfeeding or think you may be pregnant or planning for a baby, please consult your doctor, GP or pharmacist before taking Maxalt Melt.

Question 9

Can you buy Maxalt Melt 10mg wafers online?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can buy Maxalt Melt here at Pharmacy Online. Simply start an online consultation with our online doctors, who will begin an assessment to determine the necessary treatment for you.

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