Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Maxalt Tablet
Maxalt Tablet
| Generic name | rizatriptan |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Antimigraine agents (triptan) |
| Forms | Regular oral tablet (Maxalt) |
Maxalt is a prescription headache medicine that narrows the blood vessels around the brain. It is used to treat migraine attacks that have already started, not to prevent them.
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