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What other drugs will affect almotriptan?

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

• amiodarone (Cordarone, Pacerone), mibefradil (Posicor), cimetidine (Tagamet);

• ketoconazole (Nizoral), itraconazole (Sporanox), nefazodone (Serzone), clarithromycin (Biaxin), erythromycin (Ery-Tab, Erythrocin, E.E.S, E-Mycin), troleandomycin (Tao);

• HIV medicines such as indinavir (Crixivan), saquinavir (Invirase), lopinavir/ritonavir (Kaletra), ritonavir (Norvir), or nelfinavir (Viracept);

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

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

If you are using any of these drugs, you may not be able to use almotriptan, or you may need dosage adjustments or special tests during treatment.

There may be other drugs not listed that can affect almotriptan. 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.

Where can I get more information?

Your pharmacist has more information about almotriptan written for health professionals that you may read.

What does my medication look like?

Almotriptan is available with a prescription under the brand name Axert. Other brand or generic formulations may also be available. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about this medication, especially if it is new to you.

• Axert 6.25 mg--white, round tablets

• Axert 12.5 mg--white, round tablets

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.