Are Maxalt and Maxalt-MLT used for cluster headaches?
No, Maxalt and Maxalt-MLT aren’t approved to treat cluster headaches.
Cluster headaches are sudden, painful headaches that occur several times a day. They typically affect one side of the head and the area around the eyes. Cluster headaches tend to last about 1 hour and then resolve suddenly.
Maxalt and Maxalt-MLT are approved to treat migraine. Headaches caused by migraine are different from cluster headaches. Migraine headache pain usually lasts several hours. The pain may be accompanied by other symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light or sound.
Maxalt and Maxalt-MLT belong to a group of drugs called triptans. And there are other medications in the triptan drug class that are used to treat cluster headaches. Examples include sumatriptan (Imitrex) and zolmitriptan (Zomig).
If you have cluster headaches and need treatment for this condition, talk with your doctor about the treatment that’s best for you.