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Total Zomig reports: 78.Zomig FDA safety alerts: No.
Reported hospitalizations: 30.
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Reported Zomig Side Effects: loss of consciousness, headache, dizziness, paraesthesia, migraine with aura, neck pain, nausea, aphasia, pain in jaw, disorientation, hypoaesthesia.
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Zomig Side Effects Report #5108040-4Health Professional from FRANCE reported ZOMIG problem on Sept 12, 2006. Female patient, 56 years of age, was diagnosed with headache and was treated with ZOMIG. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: headache. ZOMIG dosage: 16 TABLETS (40 MG) TAKEN PER MONTH. During the same period patient was treated with ADVIL, PROPOFOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zomig Side Effects Report #5113714-5
ZOMIG problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE on Sept 15, 2006. Female patient, 45 years of age, was diagnosed with migraine with aura and was treated with ZOMIG. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: convulsion, feeling cold, movement disorder, paraesthesia, peripheral coldness, sensory loss, speech disorder, tremor. ZOMIG dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zomig Side Effects Report #5114816-X
Health Professional from SWEDEN reported ZOMIG problem on Sept 21, 2006. Male patient, 16 years of age, was diagnosed with migraine without aura and was treated with ZOMIG. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: confusional state, dizziness, somnolence. ZOMIG dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zomig Side Effects Report #5120587-3
ZOMIG problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Sept 25, 2006. Female patient, 50 years of age, was diagnosed with migraine, depression and was treated with ZOMIG. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: loss of consciousness. ZOMIG dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DEPROMEL. Patient recovered.
Zomig Side Effects Report #5122884-4
Physician from FRANCE reported ZOMIG problem on Oct 03, 2006. Female patient, 50 years of age, was diagnosed with migraine and was treated with ZOMIG. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: carotid artery dissection, ischaemic stroke. ZOMIG dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zomig Side Effects Report #5134394-9
ZOMIG problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 06, 2006. Female patient, 53 years of age, was diagnosed with migraine, ill-defined disorder and was treated with ZOMIG. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anorexia, disability, hot flush, nausea, pain, panic attack, visual disturbance. ZOMIG dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PROPRANOLOL, FLUOXETINE, IMITREX. Patient recovered.
Zomig Side Effects Report #5138802-9
Health Professional from CANADA reported ZOMIG problem on Oct 23, 2006. Female patient, 48 years of age, was treated with ZOMIG. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aphasia, disorientation, tongue discolouration, tongue oedema. ZOMIG dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NEXIUM, PENNSAID. Patient recovered.
Zomig Side Effects Report #5141283-2
ZOMIG problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE on Sept 15, 2006. Female patient, 45 years of age, was diagnosed with migraine with aura and was treated with ZOMIG. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cerebrovascular accident, pulmonary embolism. ZOMIG dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zomig Side Effects Report #5141298-4
Physician from FRANCE reported ZOMIG problem on Oct 05, 2006. Male patient, weighting 172.0 lb, was diagnosed with migraine and was treated with ZOMIG. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: atrial fibrillation. ZOMIG dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Zomig Side Effects Report #5146174-9
ZOMIG problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Nov 06, 2006. Male patient, 16 years of age, weighting 154.3 lb, was diagnosed with migraine and was treated with ZOMIG. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aggression, body temperature increased, confusional state, dysarthria, gait disturbance, mental status changes, muscle rigidity, tachycardia. ZOMIG dosage: ZOMIG 10 MG ONCE PO. During the same period patient was treated with PHENERGAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zomig Side Effects Report #5150473-4
Health Professional from FRANCE reported ZOMIG problem on Nov 08, 2006. Male patient, weighting 8.60 lb, was treated with ZOMIG. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pulmonary malformation. ZOMIG dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AERIUS. Patient recovered.
Zomig Side Effects Report #5151149-X
ZOMIG problem was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on Nov 08, 2006. Female patient, 28 years of age, was diagnosed with headache and was treated with ZOMIG. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: headache. ZOMIG dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zomig Side Effects Report #5153159-5
Physician from FRANCE reported ZOMIG problem on Oct 03, 2006. Female patient, weighting 141.1 lb, was diagnosed with migraine, oral contraception and was treated with ZOMIG. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alexia, carotid artery dissection, cerebral haematoma, cerebrovascular disorder, dysgeusia, headache, ischaemic stroke, neck pain, reading disorder. ZOMIG dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HARMONET. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zomig Side Effects Report #5157680-5
ZOMIG problem was reported by a Health Professional from SWITZERLAND on Sept 28, 2006. Female patient, 30 years of age, was diagnosed with migraine and was treated with ZOMIG. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pregnancy. ZOMIG dosage: 2.5 MG TO 5 MG. During the same period patient was treated with MIGRAINE. Patient recovered.
Zomig Side Effects Report #5157749-5
Physician from JAPAN reported ZOMIG problem on Sept 25, 2006. Female patient, weighting 110.2 lb, was diagnosed with headache, depression and was treated with ZOMIG. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: loss of consciousness, peripheral coldness. ZOMIG dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DEPROMEL, SILECE, SHAKUYAKU. Patient recovered.
Zomig Side Effects Report #5209979-1
ZOMIG problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Aug 15, 2003. Female patient, 55 years of age, was diagnosed with migraine and was treated with ZOMIG. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: angina unstable, myocardial infarction. ZOMIG dosage: 5 MG PO. During the same period patient was treated with ATENOLOL, ALLEGRA, VITAMINS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zomig Side Effects Report #5209989-4
Physician from UNITED STATES reported ZOMIG problem on Aug 12, 2004. Female patient, 68 years of age, weighting 158.0 lb, was treated with ZOMIG. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood pressure increased, myocardial infarction. ZOMIG dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MAXALT, FROVA, FOSINOPRIL, LASIX, POTASSIUM ACETATE, SYNTHROID, CLONAZEPAM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zomig Side Effects Report #5173203-9
ZOMIG problem was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on Nov 08, 2006. Male patient, weighting 8.60 lb, was treated with ZOMIG. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: congenital arterial malformation, pulmonary malformation. ZOMIG dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AERIUS. Patient recovered.
Zomig Side Effects Report #5187885-9
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported ZOMIG problem on Dec 08, 2006. Female patient, 15 years of age, was diagnosed with migraine and was treated with ZOMIG. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: facial pain, pain in jaw, throat tightness. ZOMIG dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ACETAMINOPHEN. Patient recovered.
Zomig Side Effects Report #5191153-9
ZOMIG problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on Nov 20, 2006. Female patient, 59 years of age, was diagnosed with migraine and was treated with ZOMIG. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: depressed mood, ear pain, eyelid margin crusting, nasal congestion, rhinorrhoea. ZOMIG dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Zomig Side Effects Report #5194846-2
Health Professional from SWITZERLAND reported ZOMIG problem on Dec 21, 2006. Female patient, 54 years of age, was diagnosed with migraine, depression and was treated with ZOMIG. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dysaesthesia. ZOMIG dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZOLOFT. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zomig Side Effects Report #5378538-2
ZOMIG problem was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on June 25, 2007. Female patient, 55 years of age, was diagnosed with migraine, overweight and was treated with ZOMIG. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pulmonary fibrosis, pulmonary hypertension. ZOMIG dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ISOMERIDE, NEXIUM, LAROXYL, SIMVASTATIN, INDORAMIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zomig Side Effects Report #5400219-7
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported ZOMIG problem on July 27, 2007. Female patient, 54 years of age, weighting 155.0 lb, was diagnosed with migraine and was treated with ZOMIG. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: burning sensation, condition aggravated, pain in extremity, paraesthesia. ZOMIG dosage: 1 5-MG APPLICATOR PER MIGRAINE 7-8 TIMES A MONTH NASAL. Patient recovered.
Zomig Side Effects Report #5408565-8
ZOMIG problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on July 30, 2007. Female patient, weighting 110.2 lb, was diagnosed with headache, depression and was treated with ZOMIG. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: loss of consciousness. ZOMIG dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FLUVOXAMINE MALEATE, SILECE, SHAKUYAKU. Patient recovered.
Zomig Side Effects Report #5411389-9
Physician from CANADA reported ZOMIG problem on Aug 07, 2007. Female patient, 65 years of age, weighting 180.3 lb, was diagnosed with migraine and was treated with ZOMIG. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: haematochezia. ZOMIG dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ESTROGEN, ADVIL LIQUI, GRAVOL, FIORINAL. Patient recovered.
Zomig Side Effects Report #5421215-X
ZOMIG problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 16, 2007. Female patient, 19 years of age, was diagnosed with migraine without aura, headache, contraception and was treated with ZOMIG. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: convulsion. ZOMIG dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TOPAMAX. Patient recovered.
Zomig Side Effects Report #5443332-0
Health Professional from JAPAN reported ZOMIG problem on Aug 28, 2007. Female patient, 15 years of age, was treated with ZOMIG. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: altered state of consciousness, suicide attempt. ZOMIG dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Zomig Side Effects Report #5460337-4
ZOMIG problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Sept 10, 2007. Female patient, 17 years of age, was diagnosed with migraine, acute lymphocytic leukaemia and was treated with ZOMIG. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: renal failure acute. ZOMIG dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with METHOTREXATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
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Drug Information: Zolmitriptan Oral
URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a601129.html
(zohl mi trip' tan)Why is this medication prescribed?
Zolmitriptan is used to treat the symptoms of migraine headache (severe throbbing headache that sometimes is experienced with other symptoms such as upset stomach and sensitivity to sound and light). Zolmitriptan is in a class of medications called selective serotonin (5-HT) receptor agonists. It works by reducing swelling of blood vessels around the brain and blocking the release of certain natural substances that cause pain, upset stomach, and other symptoms of migraine. Zolmitriptan does not prevent migraine attacks.
How should this medicine be used?
Zolmitriptan comes as a tablet and an orally disintegrating tablet (tablet that dissolves quickly in the mouth) to take by mouth. It is usually taken during a migraine attack. If your symptoms improve after you take zolmitriptan but return after 2 hours or longer, you may take a second dose. However, if your symptoms do not improve after you take zolmitriptan, do not take a second dose without calling your doctor. Your doctor will tell you the maximum number of tablets or orally disintegrating tablets you may take in a 24-hour period. Call your doctor if you need to take zolmitriptan to treat more than three headaches in 1 month. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take zolmitriptan exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Do not take zolmitriptan to treat a headache that feels different than your usual migraine attacks. Call your doctor to find out what you should do.
If you have certain risk factors for heart disease, your doctor may ask you to take your first dose of zolmitriptan in the doctor's office or other medical facility where you can be monitored for serious reactions.
If your doctor has prescribed a dose lower than 2.5 mg, you may use your fingers to break the 2.5-mg tablet on the line that divides it in half. However, you should not break or split the orally disintegrating tablet.
To take the orally disintegrating tablet, use dry hands to peel back the foil packaging. Immediately take out the tablet and place it on your tongue. The tablet will quickly dissolve and can be swallowed with saliva. No water is needed to swallow disintegrating tablets. Do not open the foil packaging or remove the orally disintegrating tablet until just before you are ready to take it.
Ask your pharmacist or doctor for a copy of the manufacturer's information for the patient.
Other uses for this medicine
This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
What special precautions should I follow?
Before taking zolmitriptan,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to zolmitriptan or any other medications.
- do not take zolmitriptan if you have taken any of the following medications in the past 24 hours: other selective serotonin receptor (5-HT) agonists such as almotriptan (Axert), eletriptan (Relpax), frovatriptan (Frova), naratriptan (Amerge), rizatriptan (Maxalt), or sumatriptan (Imitrex); or ergot-type medications such as bromocriptine (Parlodel), cabergoline (Dostinex), dihydroergotamine (D.H.E. 45, Migranal), ergoloid mesylates (Germinal, Hydergine), ergonovine (Ergotrate), ergotamine (Bellergal-S, Cafergot, Ergomar, Wigraine), methylergonovine (Methergine), methysergide (Sansert), and pergolide (Permax).
- do not take zolmitriptan if you are taking a monoamine oxidase A (MAO-A) inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Parnate), or tranylcypromine (Nardil) or if you have taken one of these medications in the past 2 weeks.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what other prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, or herbal products you are taking or plan to take. Be sure to mention any of the following: acetaminophen (Tylenol); cimetidine (Tagamet); oral contraceptives ('birth control pills'); propranolol (Inderal); selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) such as citalopram (Celexa), escitalopram (Lexapro), fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem), fluvoxamine (Luvox), paroxetine (Paxil), and sertraline (Zoloft); and selective serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) such as duloxetine (Cymbalta), sibutramine (Meridia),and venlafaxine (Effexor). Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
- tell your doctor if you smoke, if you or any family members have or have ever had heart disease, if you have gone through menopause (change of life), and if you have or have ever had a heart attack; angina (chest pain); pounding or irregular heartbeat; shortness of breath; a stroke or 'mini-stroke'; high blood pressure; high cholesterol; diabetes; seizures;circulation problems such as varicose veins, blood clots in the legs, Raynaud's disease (problems with blood flow to the fingers, toes, ears, and nose), or ischemic bowel disease (bloody diarrhea and stomach pain caused by decreased blood flow to the intestines);or liveror kidney disease.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you plan to be sexually active while you are taking this medication, talk to your doctor about effective methods of birth control. If you become pregnant while taking zolmitriptan, call your doctor.
- you should know that this medication may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how zolmitriptan affects you.
- talk to your doctor about your headache symptoms. Zolmitriptan should not be used to treat certain types of migraine headaches (hemiplegic or basilar) or other types of headaches (such as cluster headaches).
- if you have phenylketonuria (PKU, an inherited condition in which a special diet must be followed to prevent mental retardation), you should know that the orally disintegrating tablets contain phenylalanine.
What special dietary instructions should I follow?
Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, continue your normal diet.
What side effects can this medication cause?
Zolmitriptan may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- burning or tingling feeling
- feeling warm or cold
- drowsiness
- dry mouth
- upset stomach
- heartburn
- sweating
- weakness
Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
- pain, tightness, pressure, or heaviness in the chest, throat, or jaw
- muscle aches
- slow or difficult speech
- dizziness or faintness
- weakness or numbness of an arm or leg
- fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat
- bloody diarrhea
- stomach pain
- paleness or blue color of the fingers and toes
- shortness of breath
- swelling of the eyes, face, lips, tongue, or throat,
- difficulty swallowing
- hoarseness
- rash or lumps on the skin
If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/index.html] or by phone [1-800-332-1088].
What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed and any orally disintegrating tablets that you removed from the blister pack but did not use immediately. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
In case of emergency/overdose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
Symptoms of overdose may include:
- sleepy, quiet state
What other information should I know?
Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory.
Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.
It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.
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