The medicine we use: Zomig.

uses of Zomig Zomig is used to treat migraines. It helps to relieve headaches, pain, and other symptoms of migraines, including nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light/sound. Prompt treatment allows you to get back to your normal routine and may decrease your need for other pain medications. Zomig doesn't prevent future migraines or reduce how often we may get a migraine.

Zomig belongs to a group of drugs called " triptans. " Migraines are thought to occur when certain blood vessels in brain become swollen ( dilated ) . Zomig works by helping blood vessels in brain to return to normal size. It may also block pain signals in the brain.

how to use of Zomig Read Patient Information Leaflet available from your pharmacist before you start using Zomig and each time we get a refill. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if we have any questions.

Your dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.

Take Zomig by mouth, with or without food, at first sign of a migraine as directed by your doctor. If there's no improvement in your symptoms, do not take any more doses of Zomig before talking to your doctor. If your symptoms are only partly relieved, or if your headache comes back, you may take a second dose after 2 hours or as directed by your doctor. Don't take more than 10 milligrams in a 24-hour period.

If we have certain conditions that increase your risk of heart disease and you have never taken Zomig before, you may need to be monitored for rare but serious side effects ( e. g. , chest pain ) when we take first dose. Your doctor may ask you to take first dose in office. See Precautions section for more information.

Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve or if it worsens.

side effects of Zomig Tingling/numbness, nausea, dry mouth, weakness, drowsiness, or dizziness may occur while use Zomig. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed Zomig because he or she has judged that benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using Zomig do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur:

Pain/pressure/tightness in the chest/neck/jaw can occur shortly after using Zomig. These side effects are usually not serious. However, we may not be able to tell them apart from a rare but very serious reaction related to a lack of blood flow to heart, brain, or other parts of body. Therefore, seek immediate medical attention if we notice any of these unlikely side effects:

Zomig may rarely cause a very serious condition called serotonin syndrome. The risk increases when Zomig is used with certain other drugs such as other " triptans " used to treat migraine headaches ( e. g. , sumatriptan, eletriptan ) , certain antidepressants including SSRIs ( e. g. , citalopram, fluoxetine, paroxetine ) and NSRIs ( e. g. , duloxetine, venlafaxine ) , or a certain drug to treat obesity ( sibutramine ) . Before taking Zomig, tell your doctor if you take any of these medications. Serotonin syndrome may be more likely when you start or increase dose of any of these medications. Seek immediate medical attention if we develop some of following symptoms:

A very serious allergic reaction to Zomig is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if we notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including:

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

precautions of Zomig See also How to Use section.

Before taking Zomig, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you're allergic to it; or to other " triptan " migraine drugs; or if we have any other allergies.

Zomig should not be used if we have certain medical conditions. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have:

Before using Zomig, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of:

Before using Zomig, tell your doctor or pharmacist if we have any condition that increases your risk of heart disease, including:

If we are at high risk for heart disease, your doctor may want to check your heart before prescribing Zomig.

Zomig may make we dizzy or drowsy. Use caution while driving, using machinery, or doing any other activity that requires alertness. Limit alcoholic beverages.

During pregnancy, Zomig should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss risks and benefits with your doctor.

It isn't known whether Zomig passes into breast milk. Because of the possible harm to the nursing infant, breast-feeding while using Zomig is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

interactions of Zomig See also Side Effects section.

Your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor or pharmacist first.

Zomig shouldn't be used with following medications because very serious interactions may occur while use Zomig:

Don't take MAO inhibitors ( e. g. , furazolidone, isocarboxazid, linezolid, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, rasagiline, tranylcypromine ) for at least 2 weeks before or after taking this drug.

Zomig shouldn't be used within 24 hours of following medication because very serious interactions may occur:

If we are currently using any of the above medications, tell your doctor or pharmacist before starting Zomig.

Before using Zomig, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription products you may use, especially of:

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if we also take drugs that cause drowsiness such as: certain antihistamines ( e. g. , diphenhydramine ) , anti-seizure drugs ( e. g. , carbamazepine ) , medicine for sleep or anxiety ( e. g. , alprazolam, diazepam, zolpidem ) , muscle relaxants, narcotic pain relievers ( e. g. , codeine ) , psychiatric medicines ( e. g. , chlorpromazine, risperidone, amitriptyline, trazodone ) .

Check labels on all your medicines ( e. g. , cough-and-cold products ) because they may contain ingredients that cause drowsiness. Ask your pharmacist about using those products safely.

Cimetidine is a nonprescription drug that's commonly used to treat extra stomach acid. Because it may interact with Zomig, ask your pharmacist about other products to treat stomach acid.

This document doesn't contain all possible interactions. Therefore, before using Zomig, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the products we use. Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share the list with your doctor and pharmacist.

overdose of Zomig If overdose of Zomig is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

notes of Zomig Don't share Zomig with others.

Laboratory and/or medical tests ( e. g. , EKG ) may be performed periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects. Consult your doctor for more details.

missed dose of Zomig Not applicable.

storage of Zomig Store US product at room temperature between 68-77 degrees F ( 20-25 degrees C ) away from light and moisture.

Store Canadian product at room temperature between 59-86 degrees F ( 15-30 degrees C ) away from light and moisture.

Don't store Zomig in the bathroom. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Properly discard Zomig when it's expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your product.

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