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Rizatriptan Benzoate

A triptan medicine used to treat migraine attacks.

Clinical information

Common uses

acute migraine with or without aura
adults and children aged 6 to 17

Common side effects

tiredness or weakness
sleepiness
pain or pressure sensations
dizziness
feeling sick

Cautions

not for heart disease, past stroke, or uncontrolled high blood pressure
not for migraine prevention or cluster headache
overuse can cause medication-overuse headache
serotonin syndrome possible — stop if it occurs

Interactions

another triptan or ergot medicine within 24 hours — contraindicated
MAO-A inhibitor antidepressants within 2 weeks — contraindicated
propranolol — must not be combined

Pregnancy: human data insufficient — talk to your doctor

Reference information, not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist. Source: DailyMed, dailymed.nlm.nih.gov, rizatriptan benzoate (RizaFilm) label, setid fa32794e-d26d-e0bf-e053-6294a90abb0e (accessed 2026-08-16)

Approved brands & formulations4

Brand name	Dosage form	Strength	Importer	Category
Rizamig-10	Tablet ( Orodiapersible )	10 mg	authorized medicine importers	POM
Rizamig-5	Tablet ( Orodiapersible )	5mg	authorized medicine importers	POM
Rizatriptan Benzoate	Tablet ( Orodiapersible )	10 mg	—	POM
Rizatriptan Benzoate	Tablet ( Orodiapersible )	5mg	—	POM