What does it do?

Rizatriptan is used to treat migraines.

How should you take it?

Take rizatriptan as directed at the start of migraine symptoms. Place it on your tongue and allow it to dissolve, then swallow.
Do not take more than one tablet for the same migraine.

Can you take other medicines?

Some medicines available without a prescription may react with rizatriptan including:

• cold and flu medicines containing dextromethorphan (e.g. Robitussin Dry Cough Forte®)

Tell your pharmacist or doctor about all medicines or treatments that you may be taking, including vitamins, herbal products (e.g. St John's wort) or recreational drugs (e.g. ecstasy).

What side effects might you notice?

Side Effects	Recommended action
Pain, tightness or pressure in your chest, throat or jaw Fast or irregular heartbeat Trouble breathing	Tell your doctor immediately
Drowsiness, tiredness or weakness Dizziness, hot flushing Burning sensation, tingling or numbness Nausea, dry mouth, stomach upset	Tell your doctor if troublesome

If you notice any other effects, discuss them with your doctor or pharmacist.

Other information:

• Tell your doctor if you have heart or liver problems, high blood pressure, depression, or if you have had a stroke or ‘mini-stroke’.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
• Do not remove the wafer blister from the outer sachet until just before taking the dose. The blister pack should be peeled open with clean, dry hands.
• Do not take more than 3 tablets (30 mg) of rizatriptan in 24 hours.
• Tell your doctor if you have phenylketonuria (PKU). Rizatriptan wafers contain aspartame – a source of phenylalanine.
• Do not use rizatriptan to prevent the onset of migraines.