Relpax
(eletriptan)
Treats migraine headaches.
Our bottom line
Relpax (eletriptan) is a first choice medicine to treat migraines, but it can be expensive.
- Price before coupon$312.79
- Lowest price with coupon$27.1791% savings
- Drug class: Neuro/psych
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: No lower cost generic available
Upsides
- Relpax (eletriptan) works as well as other first choice medicines for migraines.
- Relpax (eletriptan) comes in 2 different strengths.
What to expect from Relpax, on one page
Download Fact SheetDownsides
- 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.
What to expect from Relpax, on one page
Download Fact SheetRelpax (eletriptan) is a triptan. Migraine headaches happen when blood vessels are too open and allow too much blood to the brain. Relpax (eletriptan) tightens the blood vessels, which relieves the pain.
- Drug class: Neuro/psych
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: No lower cost generic available
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What to expect when you take Relpax (eletriptan) for Migraine
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- Effectiveness
- Full effects
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- Possible side effects
- Heart attack or stroke
- Medication overuse headache
- Serotonin syndrome
- Higher blood pressure
Side effect rates for Relpax (eletriptan)
- Nausea4%4%5%5%
- Headache4%4%3%3%
- Weakness4%4%3%3%
- Tingling or prickling sensation3%3%2%2%
- Dizziness3%3%3%3%
- Sleepiness3%3%4%4%
- Flushing2%2%2%2%
- Dry mouth2%2%2%2%
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Risks and Warnings for Relpax (eletriptan)
Skip risks section. Skip to common concerns section.- Higher risk if:
- › Heart rhythm problems
- › History of chest pain
- › Uncontrolled high blood pressure
People who have heart disease, such as problems with their heart rhythm, or chest pain shouldn't take Relpax (eletriptan) because it can cause heart attacks or make the rhythm problems worse. This can be life threatening. Talk to your doctor first to see if you can safely take Relpax (eletriptan).
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Who is this drug for?
This medication treats acute migraine headaches in adults.Common concerns from people taking Relpax (eletriptan)
Final section. Do you want to return to drug navigation?Research studies with animals found harmful effects on unborn babies. It hasn’t been properly studied in humans. The benefits might outweigh the risks even if you’re pregnant. Talk with your doctor.
Tip: Always talk with your doctor before you take any medication while pregnant.- Worth itLow hassleReviewed Relpaxon 2/22/2018Takes away the migraine within an hour. I just have a little weakness and shakiness for about 30 minutes but no more migraine pain.55WomanA few monthsWould rather not say