<unk> , sold under the brand name Maxalt among others, is a medication used for the treatment of migraine headaches. It is taken by mouth. Common side effects include chest pain, dizziness, dry mouth, and tingling. Other side effects may include myocardial infarction, stroke, high blood pressure, serotonin syndrome, and anaphylaxis. Excessive use may result in medication overuse headaches. Use is not recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding is not recommended within 24 hours after taking a dose.<unk>  is in the triptan class and is believed to work by activating the 5-HT1 receptor.<unk>  was patented in 1991 and came into medical use in 1998. It is available as a generic medication. In 2019, it was the 162nd most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 3million prescriptions.
Rizatriptan
Eletriptan
Frovatriptan
Sumatriptan
Almotriptan
Naratriptan
Zolmitriptan
Triptan