Maxalt and Headaches: What Users Say

• The...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• May 10, 2015

For Migraine "Maxalt always seems to be my rescue drug for putting off a full migraine. My doctor told me to take a full 10 mg tab (I would take 5 mg as it worked) to alleviate rebound headaches. Also, she wanted to limit my intake of Maxalt to 2 times a day/2 days a week/2 days in between. I recently tried this with other drugs she prescribed for headaches in between. I ended up in the ER yesterday with the worst migraine of my life. I'm looking for another doctor and blame the new regimen for the problem. Has anyone else been told about limiting their Maxalt in this way? I get anywhere between 2-6 headaches a month, usually."

• Ros...
• September 6, 2017

For Migraine "I have used Maxalt four times in the last three months. The first time it worked fine and it was gone in a few hours but had heart racing. The second migraine I was concerned about the side effects but gave it a second chance. I had severe throbbing in my head like it was going to explode and then suddenly the migraine broke. My third attempt, my migraine was so severe that I had to take a second dose for relief! I find that if I take it on the onset, it works but still light headache and felt a numbing sensation. My fourth, today, no relief after the second dose. Took the third after four hours but still feeling the migraine. Had slight heart racing and throbbing pain. I may continue to see if this is the right medication. If not, then I think there's no hope for me!"

• Ros...
• September 6, 2017

For Migraine "I have used Maxalt four times in the last three months. The first time it worked fine and it was gone in a few hours but had heart racing. The second migraine I was concerned about the side effects but gave it a second chance. I had severe throbbing in my head like it was going to explode and then suddenly the migraine broke. My third attempt, my migraine was so severe that I had to take a second dose for relief! I find that if I take it on the onset, it works but still light headache and felt a numbing sensation. My fourth, today, no relief after the second dose. Took the third after four hours but still feeling the migraine. Had slight heart racing and throbbing pain. I may continue to see if this is the right medication. If not, then I think there's no hope for me!"