Maxalt melt

Maxalt melt is a fast-acting migraine treatment available. Containing the drug rizatriptan, this can work in as little as 30 minutes.

Designed to dissolve on the tongue for quick relief, Maxalt Melt works by interrupting pain signals and blood flow in the head. No water needed to swallow the tablets makes Maxalt Melt ideal for patients with migraine related nausea.

Get fast migraine relief with Maxalt Melt. Order online at Quick Meds - a GPhC-registered UK based pharmacy

How to buy Maxalt Melt online

• You can request [Product name] online today from Quick Meds. Start by filling out a short online questionnaire, after a few checks the parcel will be delivered securely straight to your door.

• As a General Pharmaceutical Council-accredited pharmacy, you know that you're purchasing your medication from a legitimate pharmacy. Our suppliers are accredited by the MHRA, meaning all the medication we sell is produced to the highest safety standards.

As a prescription treatment, you need to fill out a short questionnaire which will ask about your health, ensuring the treatment is safe and effective for you.

How to place an order

To place an order:

1. Go to the Quick Meds website

2. From the Homepage, click on migraines

3. Click the orange ‘Start Consultation’ button

4. Complete and submit the form

5. Add Maxalt melt tablets to your basket and checkout

Once your order has been submitted, our team of GPhC-registered pharmacists will check your details and confirm eligibility. Once approved, your order will be packaged discreetly, and dispatched for delivery as soon as the next day.

What is Maxalt Melt and how does it work

ontaining rizatriptan, Maxalt Melt differs from over the counter painkillers in that it belongs to a group of drugs called triptans.

During a migraine attack, blood vessels swell up, putting pressure on nerves. This is what causes the pain, light sensitivity and nausea associated with a migraine.

Triptan medicines work by narrowing these blood vessels - reducing pressure on the nerves. They additionally interrupt pain signals and reduce inflammation, further helping with pain and other symptoms.

All triptan medicines, including Maxalt are used to treat a migraine once it occurs, and not as a preventative measure.

How to take it

Maxalt melt oral lyophilisates do not need to be swallowed whole and are specially designed to simply dissolve on the tongue.

To take Maxalt, place one (10mg) tablet on the tongue, where it will dissolve and be swallowed with saliva. It's best to take the tablets on an empty stomach as it may take longer to work if taken with food.

A second tablet can be taken if symptoms come back as long as:

• The first dose helped

• The doses are separated by at least two hours.

No more than 2 doses should be taken in any 24-hour period.

The tablets are packaged to protect from moisture. The tablet should not be removed from the packaging until just prior to dosing, with dry hands.

Maxalt should only be used to treat a migraine headache and not as a preventative measure.

Side effects

As with all medicines, Maxalt can cause side effects though not everyone gets them.

Common

The most common side effects, which may affect up to 1 in 10 people, are usually mild and often resolve without treatment. They include:

• Neurological - dizziness, sleepiness, headache, ‘pins and needles’ (paraesthesia)

• Digestive - nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, dry mouth

• Physical sensations - fatigue/weakness, heaviness in parts of the body, neck pain, stiffness

• Other - palpitations, insomnia, flushing

Uncommon

Less common side effects, which may affect up to 1 in 100 people, may also be mild and include:

• Balance and co-ordination - vertigo, tremor, unsteadiness and fainting

• Psychological - nervousness and feeling disoriented.

• Skin & allergy - itching, hives

• Vision & senses - blurred vision and a bad taste in the mouth

• Respiratory - shortness of breath and thirst

Rare/Serious if applicable

Rare side effects may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people. Some of these side effects may require urgent medical attention such as:

• Anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction)

• Heart attack or stroke

• Seizures

• Serotonin syndrome

• Skin disorders - like toxic epidermal necrolysis

For a full list of side effects, please refer to the patient information leaflet enclosed with your medicine.

Maxalt melt tablets are not suitable if you take other migraine treatments, have uncontrolled high blood pressure, severe kidney or liver problems, heart disease, a previous stroke or TIA, or if you are allergic to rizatriptan or any of the tablet ingredients.

Eligibility

Not everyone who suffers from headaches is eligible for Maxalt treatment. As it acts on blood vessels and other receptors in the brain, a clinical assessment is required to make sure it is safe and appropriate for you.

Who can take it

Maxalt melt tablets are indicated for adults aged 18 or over, who have been formally diagnosed with migraines from a healthcare professional.

You should only take Maxalt if:

• Your doctor has confirmed you suffer from migraine, with or without aura.

• You have tried painkillers like paracetamol or ibuprofen which haven’t worked.

Who cannot take it

Maxalt melt tablets are contraindicated and should not be taken by anyone who has:

• Moderate to severe high blood pressure

• Established coronary artery disease

• Peripheral vascular disease

• History of stroke or TIA

• A history of heart attack, angina or Prinzmetal’s angina

• Moderate to severe hypertension

• An allergy to rizatriptan or any other ingredients

Rizatriptan may be used in the first trimester of pregnancy, but there is no data to support its safe use in the second or third trimesters. Nursing mothers should avoid breast-feeding for 12 hours after treatment to minimise exposure to the infant.

Do not take Maxalt Melt if you’re taking the following medications:

• Other triptans - sumatriptan, naratriptan, zolmitriptan

• Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI) - moclobemide, phenelzine, tranylcypromine

• Ergotamine-type medications

You should talk to your doctor before taking Maxalt Melt if you’re taking the following medications:

• Propranolol

• SSRIs, such as sertraline, fluoxetine

• SNRIs, such as venlafaxine, duloxetine

If you take any other medication, it's important to mention these when requesting Maxalt. A healthcare professional can assess if there is any interaction between treatments and advise accordingly.

Will another triptan be better for me?

Apart from rizatriptan, there are many other drugs within the same class, such as sumatriptan, which was the first generation triptan to be discovered.

The differences between the treatments were studied and highlighted below:

From this, we can see Maxalt is the fastest acting triptan within its class. This suits individuals who require quick relief from symptoms.

Patients who suffer from recurring headaches may benefit from naratriptan or frovatriptan, which stay in the body the longest.