Maxalt
Overview
- About Maxalt
- Drugs classified as MAO inhibitors, including the antidepressants isocarboxazid, phenelzine, and tranylcypromine
- Ergot-containing drugs such as dihydroergotamine, ergotamine, or methylsergide
- Other drugs in the Maxalt family, including naratriptan, sumatriptan, or zolmitriptan
- Fluoxetine
- Fluvoxamine
- Paroxetine
- Propranolol
- Sertraline
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Symptoms of Maxalt overdose may include:
Dizziness, fainting, heart and blood vessel problems, high blood pressure, loss of bowel and bladder control, slow heartbeat, vomiting
Certain other drugs may also interact with Maxalt. Check with your doctor before combining it with the following:
Special information if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
Return to topThe effects of Maxalt during pregnancy have not been adequately studied. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. It is not known whether Maxalt appears in breast milk, but because many drugs do, you should use Maxalt with caution while nursing an infant.
Recommended dosage for Maxalt
Return to topADULTS
The usual dose of Maxalt and Maxalt-MLT is one 5- or 10-milligram tablet. Doses should be spaced at least 2 hours apart. Take no more than 30 milligrams a day.
Overdosage
Return to topAny medication taken in excess can have serious consequences. If you suspect an overdose, seek medical attention immediately.
