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maryB
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Maxalt Related Heart Attack
« on: Aug 24th, 2005, 10:55pm » |
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Hi there,
I recently was hospitalized with a heart attack that the doctors have identified as potentially Maxalt related - my heart muscle constricted. I don't smoke or do drugs and have no history myself of heart problems although there is a history of stroke on my father's side. Thus, the Maxalt question.
I am wondering if anyone has heard of these drugs spurring an actual heart attack or serious chest pains where there is no history.
Thanks in advance,
Mary
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floridian
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Re: Maxalt Related Heart Attack
« Reply #1 on: Aug 24th, 2005, 11:59pm » |
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Yes, that is a concern with all triptans. The rate is 'low' for people who do not have obvious risk factors, but it is there. The triptans are powerful vasoconstrictors.
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Re: Maxalt Related Heart Attack
« Reply #2 on: Aug 25th, 2005, 8:45am » |
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Triptans...mainly Imitrex....have always made me feel as if I was having a Heart Attack. Once or twice it sent me to the Hospital, where I had tyo undergo 2 days of torture tests. Nuclear Stress Tests, Echo's, and finally a cardiac catherization. 
Thankfully, they found nothing wrong... but I cannot take Imitrex or other triptans...nor would I want to.
Jimmy
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