Eletriptan oral tablet dosage: A detailed guide

This article describes eletriptan oral tablet’s dosages and strengths and gives details on how to take it. You’ll also find information on cost savings and coupon options for eletriptan. To learn more about eletriptan, talk with your doctor.

Eletriptan oral tablet is a generic version of the brand-name drug Relpax. Eletriptan only comes as a tablet that you swallow, which is described in this article. If you have additional questions, speak with your doctor.

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Form and strengths of eletriptan

Eletriptan oral tablet comes as follows:

• Form: tablet that you swallow
• Strengths: 20 milligrams (mg), 40 mg

Dosage of eletriptan

This article describes the recommended dosages for eletriptan oral tablet. The drugmaker provides these dosages.

If your doctor prescribes this medication, you should follow the dosage they prescribe. Your doctor will determine the dosage that best meets your needs. Do not change your dosage of eletriptan oral tablet without your doctor’s recommendation.

Usual recommended dosages of eletriptan in adults

Eletriptan should only be taken when a migraine episode starts. It isn’t used to prevent migraine headaches from happening.

Dosage for migraine with or without aura

• Single dose: 20 mg or 40 mg
• Maximum single dose: 40 mg
• Maximum dosage in 24 hours: 80 mg

You can repeat a single dose after 2 hours if needed.

Frequently asked questions

Below are answers to some commonly asked questions about eletriptan oral tablet and its dosage.

Does taking a higher dosage of eletriptan increase my chances of experiencing side effects?

Yes. There are some side effects that seem to be dose related. These include general weakness or lack of energy, nausea, dizziness, and drowsiness. But the higher dosage of eletriptan is more likely to relieve your migraine.

Speak with your doctor if you have questions about your dosage of eletriptan.

Can eletriptan be overused for migraine like narcotics?

Eletriptan is a serotonin receptor agonist, also known as a triptan. It’s not a narcotic. Eletriptan and narcotics (opioids) can both be used to treat migraine headaches. They should not be used to prevent migraine headaches.

But like all acute migraine medications, both eletriptan and narcotics can make your headaches worse if they’re taken too much. You may be taking your migraine medication too much if you experience daily migraine-like headaches. You may also notice a marked increase in the number of migraine episodes you have.

To prevent this, eletriptan should only be used for up to three migraine episodes per month.

Speak with your doctor if you have concerns about how often your migraine episodes are occurring.

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Overdose of eletriptan

It’s important that you do not take more eletriptan oral tablet than your doctor prescribes. Doing so can lead to harmful effects.

What to do if you take too much eletriptan

If you think you’ve taken too much eletriptan, call your doctor or pharmacist right away. Or you could call 800-222-1222 to speak with someone at America’s Poison Centers. You can also use its online resource. If you have severe symptoms, call 911 or a local emergency number immediately. You can also go to the closest emergency room.

Disclaimer: Optum Perks has made every effort to make certain that all information is factually correct, comprehensive, and up to date. However, this article should not be used as a substitute for the knowledge and expertise of a licensed healthcare professional. You should always consult your doctor or another healthcare professional before taking any medication. The drug information contained herein is subject to change and is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or adverse effects. The absence of warnings or other information for a given drug does not indicate that the drug or drug combination is safe, effective, or appropriate for all patients or all specific uses.