Zolmitriptan

Who is Zolmitriptan for ?

Zolmitriptan is used to relieve migraine headache symptoms. However, it will not prevent migraine headaches or reduce the number of attacks you have. this medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

When should I be careful taking Zolmitriptan ?

Before taking zolmitriptan,

• tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to zolmitriptan, sumatriptan (Imitrex), or any other drugs.
• tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially birth control pills, cimetidine (Tagamet), ergot-containing medications for migraine headache (DHE 45 and Ergostat), fluoxetine (Prozac), fluvoxamine (Luvox), MAO inhibitors (phenelzine [Nardil] and tranylcypromine [Parnate]) even if these were stopped for 2 weeks, paroxetine (Paxil), sertraline (Zoloft), and vitamins.
• tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart disease, including a heart attack, chest pain, irregular heart rhythm, or high blood pressure; liver disease; diabetes; or high cholesterol.
• tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking zolmitriptan, call your doctor.
• tell your doctor if you use tobacco products.
• you should know that this drug may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how zolmitriptan will affect you.
• remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this drug.

Zolmitriptan Side Effects

Although side effects from zolmitriptan are not common, they can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

• flushing
• tingling feeling
• feeling of warmth or heaviness
• drowsiness
• upset stomach
• vomiting
• weakness

• pain or tightness in the chest or throat
• fast heartbeat
• difficulty breathing
• wheezing
• swelling of eyelids, face, or lips
• skin rash, lumps, or hives
• change in vision