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Before using eletriptan, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:

• an antidepressant such as citalopram (Celexa), duloxetine (Cymbalta), escitalopram (Lexapro), fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem), fluvoxamine (Luvox), paroxetine (Paxil), sertraline (Zoloft), or venlafaxine (Effexor);

• another migraine medicine such as almotriptan (Axert), naratriptan (Amerge), frovatriptan (Frova), sumatriptan (Imitrex), rizatriptan (Maxalt), or zolmitriptan (Zomig).

This is not a complete list and there may be other drugs that can interact with eletriptan. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using eletriptan and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

• chest pain or heavy feeling, pain spreading to the arm or shoulder, nausea, sweating, general ill feeling;

• sudden numbness or weakness, especially on one side of the body;

• sudden headache, confusion, problems with vision, speech, or balance;

• fast heart rate, agitation, muscle stiffness, hallucinations, lack of coordination, with nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea;

• sudden and severe stomach pain and bloody diarrhea; or

• numbness or tingling and a pale or blue-colored appearance in your fingers or toes.

Less serious side effects may include:

• weakness, dizziness, sleepiness;

• dry mouth, upset stomach;

• back pain, muscle tension;

• warmth, redness, or tingling under the skin;

• feeling of pain or pressure in your neck and throat;

• sore throat; or

• sweating.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect.