Almotriptan Malate Oral

In Depth

In the unlikely event you have a serious allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction include:

rash
itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat)
severe dizziness
trouble breathing

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

In the US -

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

Almotriptan Malate Oral Precautions

See also How to Use section.

Before taking almotriptan, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other triptan migraine drugs; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

This medication should not be taken if you have certain medical conditions. Before using this medication, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have a history of:

heart disease (e.g., chest pain, heart attack)
decreased blood flow in the brain (e.g., stroke, transient ischemic attack)
blood circulation disease (e.g., ischemic bowel disease)
uncontrolled high blood pressure (hypertension)
certain types of headaches (hemiplegic or basilar migraine)

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of:

certain blood circulation disorders (e.g., Raynaud's disease)
kidney problems
liver problems

Tell your doctor if you have the following risk factors for heart disease:

diabetes
family history of heart disease
high blood pressure (controlled)
high cholesterol
overweight
smoker
female after menopause
male over age 40

If you are at high risk for heart disease, your doctor may want to check your heart before prescribing almotriptan.

This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity that requires alertness until you are sure you can perform such activities safely. Limit alcoholic beverages.

This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

It is not known whether this drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

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