Can zolmitriptan cause heart problems?
This medicine may increase your risk of having abnormal heart rhythm, heart attack, angina, or stroke. This is more likely to occur if you or a family member already has heart disease, if you have diabetes, high blood pressure, or if you smoke.
How long does it take for Zomig to leave your system?
The elimination half-life of zolmitriptan tablets is 2.5 to 3 hours, (see Section 5.2) and therefore monitoring of patients after overdose with Zomig tablets should continue for at least 15 hours or while symptoms or signs persist.
Is Zomig an anti inflammatory?
The zolmitriptan in Zomig binds (sticks) to these receptors. Researchers believe that Zomig works by binding to these receptors in neurons (nerve cells) and on blood vessels in the brain. This causes the blood vessels to constrict and blocks chemicals that would increase inflammation.
Does ZOMIG cause sore throat?
Common side effects of Zomig include: dysgeusia. Other side effects include: dizziness, drowsiness, hyperesthesia, jaw pain, nausea, neck pain, paresthesia, sore throat, flushing sensation, local pain, and sensation of cold. See below for a comprehensive list of adverse effects.
Is Zomig the same as zolmitriptan?
What is Zomig? Zomig (zolmitriptan) is a headache medicine that narrows blood vessels around the brain. Zolmitriptan also reduces substances in the body that can trigger headache pain, nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and other migraine symptoms. Zomig is used to treat migraine headaches in adults.
Can I take Zomig every day?
Do not use more than 2 doses in any 24-hour period. Keep the oral disintegrating tablet in the blister pack inside the outer foil pouch until you are ready to take the medicine. Make sure your hands are dry and peel open the blister to remove the tablet. Do not break the tablet.
Can you take Zomig everyday?
If the migraine has not resolved by 2 hours after taking ZOMIG, or returns after a transient improvement, a second dose may be administered at least 2 hours after the first dose. The maximum daily dose is 10 mg in any 24-hour period.