ELETRIPTAN (Relpax®) helps to relieve a migraine attack (an intense, throbbing headache often accompanied by nausea, vomiting and increased sensitivity to light and noise). A migraine may start with or without aura (an unusual feeling or change in vision that warns you of an attack). Eletriptan works by reducing swelling around the blood vessels in your brain and by blocking release of a chemical from your nerve endings. Eletriptan is not used for migraine prevention. Generic eletriptan tablets are not yet available.

Special precautions

Tell your doctor if you have any of these conditions:

• bowel disease or colitis

• diabetes
• family history of heart disease
• fast or irregular heartbeat
• headaches that are different from your usual migraine
• heart or blood vessel disease, angina (chest pain), or previous heart attack
• high blood pressure
• high cholesterol
• history of stroke, transient ischemic attacks (TIAs or 'mini-strokes'), or intracranial bleeding
• liver disease
• overweight
• poor circulation
• postmenopausal or surgical removal of uterus and ovaries
• Raynaud's syndrome
• seizure disorder
• tobacco smoker
• unusual or allergic reaction to eletriptan, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
• pregnant or trying to get pregnant
• breast-feeding

Side effects

Side effects that you should report to your prescriber as soon as possible:

• a headache that is different or more severe than the usual migraines you have

• blurred vision
• chest, neck, or throat pain, tightness
• dizziness or faintness
• fast or irregular heart beat, palpitations
• feeling of chest heaviness or pressure
• seizures or convulsions
• severe stomach pain and cramping, bloody diarrhea
• shortness of breath, wheezing, or difficulty breathing
• tingling, pain, or numbness in the face, hands or feet
• unusual reaction or swelling of the skin, eyelids, face, or lips

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

• back pain

• drowsiness
• dry mouth
• feeling warm or chilled, flushing, or redness of the face
• heartburn
• nausea, vomiting, or stomach upset
• tiredness or weakness

Keep all appointment with your doctor.

Don’t let anyone else take your medicines.