Axert
Axert Overview
Axert (generic: almotriptan) is a prescription medication used to treat migraine headaches once they have started. Axert belongs to a group of drugs called serotonin receptor agonists or "triptans", which relieve pain by narrowing blood vessels around the brain.
This medication comes in tablet form and is taken at the first sign of a migraine headache.
Common side effects of Axert include nausea, headache, tingling feeling, and sleepiness. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how it affects you.
