Axert Uses, Side Effects & Warnings - Drugs.com
The Axert brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
What is Axert?
Axert is used to treat migraine headaches in adults and in adolescents who are at least 12 years old. This medicine will only treat a headache that has already begun. It will not prevent headaches or reduce the number of attacks.
Axert should not be used to treat a common tension headache, a headache that causes loss of movement on one side of your body, or any headache that seems to be different from your usual migraine headaches. Use Axert only if your condition has been confirmed by a doctor as migraine headaches.
Axert may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Do not take Axert within 24 hours before or after using another migraine headache medicine.
Stop using Axert and get emergency medical help if you have: chest pain or pressure, pain spreading to your jaw or shoulder, nausea, sweating, and a light-headed feeling.
You should not take Axert if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
To make sure Axert is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:
It is not known whether Axert will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
How should I take Axert?
Take Axert as soon as you notice migraine symptoms.
Call your doctor if your headache does not go away at all after taking the first Axert tablet.
If you use Axert long-term, your heart function may need to be checked using an electrocardiograph or ECG (sometimes called an EKG). This will help your doctor determine if it is still safe for you to take this medicine.
Detailed Axert dosage information
Since Axert is used as needed, it does not have a daily dosing schedule. Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after using Axert.
What should I avoid while using Axert?
Do not take Axert within 24 hours before or 24 hours after using another migraine headache medicine, including:
medicines like Axert--eletriptan, frovatriptan, naratriptan, rizatriptan, sumatriptan, zolmitriptan, and others; or
Axert may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.
Stop using Axert and get emergency medical help if you have heart attack symptoms: chest pain or pressure, pain spreading to your jaw or shoulder, nausea, sweating, and feeling light-headed.
Stop using Axert and call your doctor at once if you have:
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What other drugs will affect Axert?
Taking Axert while you are using certain other medicines can cause high levels of serotonin to build up in your body, a condition called "serotonin syndrome," which can be fatal. Tell your doctor if you also use:
Tell your doctor about all medicines you have used within the past 14 days, and all medicines you start or stop using during your treatment with Axert, especially:
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