ZOLMITRIPTAN (zohl-mi-TRIP-tan)
Zomig Drug Manufacturer: ZENECA
Zomig Common Uses: This medicine is a cerebral vasoconstrictor used to
relieve migraine headache attacks as they occur. This medicine belongs to a
group of medicines also known as "triptans". This medicine will not prevent
or reduce the number of attacks you experience. This medicine may be used to
treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
How to use this Zomig Medicine: Follow the directions for using this
medicine provided by your doctor. THIS MEDICINE COMES WITH A PATIENT
INFORMATION LEAFLET. Read it carefully. Ask your doctor, nurse, or
pharmacist any questions that you may have about this medicine. IT IS BEST
TO TAKE A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE as soon as you notice headache symptoms of a
migraine attack. If your headache returns, you may take another dose as
directed by your doctor. Allow at least 2 hours between doses of this
medicine. IF YOU DO NOT GET A RESPONSE FROM THE FIRST DOSE, do not take
additional doses without checking with your doctor. DO NOT TAKE MORE THAN 10
mg in a 24 hour period. DO NOT TREAT MORE THAN 3 MIGRAINE HEADACHES with
this medicine in a 1 month period without consulting your doctor. STORE THIS
MEDICINE at room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees
C), away from heat, light, and moisture.
Zomig Cautions: DO NOT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED DOSE without checking with
your doctor. THIS MEDICINE IS NOT INTENDED to prevent or reduce the number
of migraine attacks that you experience. IF YOU HAVE A HEADACHE THAT IS
DIFFERENT than your usual migraine attacks, check with your doctor before
using this medicine. BEFORE YOU BEGIN USING THIS MEDICINE, give your doctor
and pharmacist a list of all prescription and non-prescription medicines
that you are using to treat and prevent migraine attacks. DO NOT USE
ERGOT-CONTAINING MEDICINES or other migraine headache medicines within 24
hours of using this medicine. If you have questions about which medicines
contain ergot, ask your doctor or pharmacist. BEFORE USING THIS MEDICINE,
TELL YOUR DOCTOR if you have had chest pains, heart disease, shortness of
breath, fast or irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure, high cholesterol,
or diabetes. Also tell your doctor if you smoke, have had a heart attack or
stroke, have liver or kidney disease, are post-menopausal, or have had any
seizures. If you develop any of these conditions while you are taking this
medicine, notify your doctor. DO NOT DRIVE, OPERATE MACHINERY, OR DO
ANYTHING ELSE THAT COULD BE DANGEROUS until you know how you react to this
medicine. Using this medicine alone, with other medicines, or with alcohol
may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous
tasks. FOR WOMEN: IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor
the benefits and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. IT IS
UNKNOWN IF THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED in breast milk. IF YOU ARE OR WILL BE
BREAST-FEEDING while you are using this medicine, check with your doctor or
pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.
Zomig Possible Side Effects: SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during
treatment, include numbness or tingling of skin, nausea, dizziness, or
drowsiness. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor.
CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE USING ADDITIONAL DOSES if you experience
wheezing; tightness in the jaw, neck, or chest; or heart pounding. CONTACT
YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY AND DO NOT USE ANY MORE OF THIS MEDICINE if you
experience shortness of breath; swelling of the eyelids, face, or lips;
chest pain; or develop a skin rash or hives. If you notice other effects not
listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.