How should I use eletriptan?
Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in
larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the instructions
on your prescription label.
Take eletriptan as soon as you notice headache symptoms, or after an attack has already
begun.
Your doctor may want to give your first dose of this medicine in a hospital or clinic
setting to see if you have any serious side effects.
Take one eletriptan tablet whole with a full
glass of
water.
After taking a tablet: If your headache does not completely go away,
or goes away and comes back, take a second tablet two (2) hours after the first. Do not
take more than 80 mg of eletriptan in 24 hours. If your symptoms have not
improved, contact your doctor before taking any more tablets.
Contact your doctor if you have more than three headaches in one month (30 days).
Store eletriptan at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Since eletriptan is used as needed, it does not have a daily dosing schedule. Call your
doctor promptly if your symptoms do not improve after using eletriptan.
After taking a eletriptan tablet, you must wait two (2) hours before taking a second tablet.
Do not take more than 80 mg of eletriptan in 24 hours.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this
medicine.
Overdose symptoms may include severe headache, blurred vision, trouble concentrating,
chest pain, numbness, seizure (convulsions), neck stiffness, tiredness, lack of coordination,
feeling light-headed, or fainting.
What should I avoid while using eletriptan?
Eletriptan can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be
careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.
What are the possible side effects of eletriptan?
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:
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chest pain or heavy feeling, pain spreading to the arm or shoulder,
nausea, sweating, general ill feeling;
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sudden numbness or weakness, especially on one side of the
body;
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sudden headache, confusion, problems with vision, speech,
or balance;
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fast heart rate, agitation, muscle stiffness, hallucinations,
lack of coordination, with nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea;
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sudden and severe stomach pain and bloody diarrhea; or
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numbness or tingling and a pale or blue-colored
appearance in your fingers or toes.
Less serious side effects may include:
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weakness, dizziness, sleepiness;
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dry mouth, upset stomach;
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back pain, muscle tension;
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warmth, redness, or tingling under the skin;
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feeling of pain or pressure in your neck and throat;
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sore throat; or
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sweating.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell
your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect.
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