Frequently Asked Questions

How does Rizatriptan / Generic of Maxalt work? 

Maxalt acts as an agonist to 5-HT1B and 5-HT1D receptors on extracerebral and intracranial blood vessels. Migraine head ache is due to local cranial vasodilatation and/or to the release of vasoactive and pro-inflammatory peptides from sensory nerve endings in an activated trigeminal system. In migraine attack intracranal blood vessels become dilated. Maxalt activates 5-HT1B and 5-HT1D receptors and cause cranial vessel constriction, inhibition of neuropeptide release and reduced transmission in trigeminal pain pathways.

Side effects of Rizatriptan / Generic of Maxalt

The common side effects reported with Maxalt are warm/cold sensations, palpitation, diarrhea, vomiting, hypesthesia, mental acuity decreased, euphoria, tremor, dyspnea, flushing and hot flashes.

Guidelines before using Rizatriptan / Generic of  Maxalt

The use of ergotamine-containing or ergot-type medications (like dihydroergotamine or methysergide) and Maxalt are contraindicated within a day. The concomitant use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) or serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) and Maxalt can cause fatal serotonin syndrome. Maxalt should not be used along with monoamine oxidase inhibitors. Rizatriptan should be given only after 2 weeks of discontinuing MAO inhibitors. Maxalt should be used with caution in patients with diseases that alter pharmacokinetics of drugs. Rizatriptan should be used with caution in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. The patient should be advised to avoid complex tasks as Rizatriptan can cause somnolence and dizziness. Rizatriptan is not recommended in pregnancy and in nursing mothers. Maxalt is not recommended in patients below the age of 18. Maxalt should not be given to patients with ischemic heart disease or patients with uncontolled hypertension.

What are the common dosages of Rizatriptan / Generic of Maxalt ?

The recommended starting dose of Maxalt is 5 or 10mg for the acute treatment of migraines in adults. The doses of Rizatriptan should be separated by at least 2 hours. The maximum dose of Maxalt is  30 mg /day.

Difference between Brand and Generic 

The active ingredient is Rizatriptan in both brand and generic forms because of which the mechanism of action and drug interactions are the same. The difference between brand and generic forms are packaging, pricing and the brand name. Generic variants are priced cheaper because there are no brand names associated with it as well as no expenses towards research and development. You can buy cheap Maxalt medicine when it is sold as a generic variant.

Where and How to buy Rizatriptan / Generic of Maxalt?

You can purchase Maxalt medicine online from our pharmacy. When you order Maxalt drug online from us, it will reach your doorstep without any hassles.   You can also save more when you buy Rizatriptan online in more numbers with the volume discounts we offer.

Why is the price of Rizatriptan / Generic of Maxalt so cheap at Rx 2 Go Pharmacy?

At Rx 2 Go Pharmacy, we sell generic Maxalt, which means that we do not have to spend heavily on research and development of the drug. We also source the generic drugs directly from the manufacturer thereby eliminating any additional costs such as commissions to agents etc. All the savings accrued through various measures translates to the cheaper price of prescription drugs at Rx 2 Go Pharmacy. You can also get additional price benefits by taking advantage of the volume discounts we offer.