What is Almotriptan?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: AlmotriptanBrand:
This is an antimigraine agent used for acute treatment of migraine with or without aura. It causes vasoconstriction and reduces sterile inflammation associated with antidromic neuronal transmission correlating with relief of migraine.
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How do members experience Almotriptan?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Migraine | 524 | 35 | |
| Migraine headaches | 38 | 6 | |
| New daily persistent headache | 2 | 2 | |
| Headaches | 1 | 1 | |
| Nerve pain (neuralgia) | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Anaphylaxis | 1 | |
| Chest pain | 1 | |
| Chest tightness | 1 | |
| Drowsiness | 1 | |
| Elevated blood pressure | 1 | |
| Facial pain | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 2 | |
| Moderate | 2 | |
| Mild | 11 | |
| None | 29 |
Member evaluations
lbarbeedoll
evaluated on Jul 01, 2006
- Perceived effectiveness for migraine: Moderate
- Side effects: None
Jami_LMP
evaluated on Jun 05, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for migraine: None
- Side effects: None
Impy Ann1
evaluated on Dec 01, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for migraine headaches: Major
- Side effects: None
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