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Tools and resources that might help you manage your migraines.

Keeping a Migraine Diary

A migraine diary is a record of your personal experiences with migraine. It's a tool you can use in your discussions with your health care provider to help manage your migraines better.

The easiest way to use your diary is to note your more obvious experiences first—the frequency, duration, and intensity of your migraine attacks. Then, start noting seemingly unrelated experiences, such as specific symptoms and potential triggers.

Noting all these things, especially while they're fresh in your mind, can help your health care provider understand your condition, any patterns to your symptoms, and how well your medication is working. Armed with clear, specific information, you may be able to help your health care provider treat you more effectively.

Try using the Migraine Diary on this site. Next time you visit your health care provider, share it with him or her, and ask what specific information he or she wants you to record.

Download Your Migraine Diary (PDF: 1.72 MB, 4 pages)

Some Helpful Advice

There are some simple measures you can take to help you manage migraine.

• Avoid potential triggers
• Eat meals on a regular schedule
• Follow a regular sleep routine
• Exercise often
• Develop techniques to reduce stress
• Consult your health care provider to find out which treatment options may be right for you

MAXALT is a prescription medicine for the treatment of migraine attacks in adults. Only your health care professional can determine if MAXALT is right for you.

Important Safety Information

• You should not take MAXALT if you have uncontrolled high blood pressure, heart disease or history of heart disease, or if you are taking or have taken MAO inhibitors within the last 2 weeks, or are taking certain other medications.
• Tell your doctor about all medications you are taking.
• Talk to your doctor about any history of chest pain, shortness of breath, or stroke.
• If you have risk factors for heart disease, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, obesity, smoking, are postmenopausal, or are a male over 40, you should be evaluated by your doctor before taking MAXALT.
• Do not take MAXALT if you are pregnant or nursing.
• As with other drugs in this class, there have been very rare reports of heart attack and stroke generally occurring in patients with risk factors for heart and blood vessel disease.
• In clinical studies with MAXALT, the most common side effects reported were dizziness, sleepiness, tiredness, fatigue, and pain or pressure sensation (eg, in the chest or throat). Ask your doctor to discuss with you the more complete list of side effects reported with MAXALT.

Phenylketonurics: MAXALT-MLT contains phenylalanine. Please read the Patient Product Information (PDF: 43KB, 6 pages).

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

Please read the Patient Product Information (PDF: 43KB, 6 pages) and discuss it with your doctor. The physician Prescribing Information (PDF: 112KB, 14 pages) is also listed.

Having trouble paying for your Merck medicine? Merck may be able to help. Visit www.merck.com/merckhelps.

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