Description
Almotriptan is a triptan used to treat the headache phase of a migraine attack once it has started. It does not prevent attacks and is not a general painkiller. Take one 12.5mg tablet with water as soon as the headache begins; it can be taken with or without food. A second dose may be taken only if the migraine returns after an initial response, and there is a limit on how much can be taken in 24 hours.
If the first dose gives no benefit, a second is not advised for the same attack. Almotriptan is not suitable if you have coronary heart disease, coronary artery spasm, uncontrolled high blood pressure, peripheral vascular disease, or a history of stroke or transient ischaemic attack. Tell your prescriber if you have liver or kidney problems, or if you take an ergotamine medicine, a monoamine oxidase inhibitor, or an SSRI or SNRI antidepressant.
- Triptan for treating a migraine attack, not for preventing one
- 12.5mg tablets taken with water at the start of the headache
- Can be taken with or without food
- Not suitable with coronary heart disease or uncontrolled high blood pressure
- A second dose is only for a migraine that returns after responding
- Frequent use can cause medication-overuse headache
