axert
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What is axert?
Generic Name: almotriptan
Other Brand Names:
almotriptan
Almotriptan is a headache medicine. It is believed to work by narrowing the blood vessels
around the brain. Almotriptan also reduces substances in the body that can trigger headache pain,
nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and other migraine symptoms.
Almotriptan is used to treat migraine headaches in adults and in adolescents who are at least 12
years old.
Almotriptan
will only treat
a headache that has already begun. It will not prevent
headaches or reduce the number of attacks.Almotriptan should not be used to treat common tension headaches or any headache that
seems to be different from your ususal migraine headaches. Use this medication only if your condition
has been confirmed by a doctor as migraine headaches.
Almotriptan may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
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