Compare Axert vs. Relpax
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
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Treats migraine headaches.
Relpax (eletriptan) is a first choice medicine to treat migraines, but it can be expensive.
Upsides
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- Relpax (eletriptan) works as well as other first choice medicines for migraines.
- Relpax (eletriptan) comes in 2 different strengths.
Downsides
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- Relpax (eletriptan) is only available as a brand name.
- Relpax (eletriptan) can cause dizziness and might make you more likely to fall.
- If you have more than 3 migraines a month, Relpax (eletriptan) isn't a good choice because of its side effects.
Used for
- Migraine (Acute)
Dosage forms
- Pill
- Pill
Price
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Side effects
The Axert (Almotriptan) FDA package insert doesn’t have numbers about how common side effects are.
8possible side effects
- Nausea4%
- Headache4%
- Weakness4%
- Tingling or prickling sensation3%
- Dizziness3%
- Sleepiness3%
- Flushing2%
- Dry mouth2%
Risks and risk factors
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- Heart attack and rhythm problems
- Heart rhythm problems
- History of chest pain
- Uncontrolled high blood pressure
- Stroke
- History of a stroke
- Medication overuse headache
- Using Relpax (eletriptan) for more than 10 days a month
- Serotonin syndrome
- Tricyclic antidepressants
- Fentanyl
- Tramadol
- Buspirone
- ADHD medicines
- Triptans
- Higher blood pressure
- Uncontrolled high blood pressure
- Blood vessel issues
- High blood pressure
- History of stroke
- History of heart attack