Zolmitriptan
Information about Zolmitriptan
Zolmitriptan Uses
Zolmitriptan is used in Acute migraine headache. It relieves the symptoms of migraine and prevents the attack from becoming worse.
How Zolmitriptan works
Migraine headaches occur due to the dilatation (swelling) of blood vessels in the head. Zolmitriptan works by narrowing these blood vessels, thus relieving the migraine headache.
Common side effects of Zolmitriptan
Dryness in mouth, Nausea, Vomiting, Weakness, Dizziness, Sleepiness, Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation), Headache, Hyperesthesia (increased sensitivity), Warm sensation, Abdominal pain, Difficulty in swallowing, Palpitations, Muscle weakness
Expert advice for Zolmitriptan
- You have been prescribed Zolmitriptan for treatment of migraine headaches.
- Some tips that may help avoid a migraine attack:
- Have your meals at the same time everyday
- Avoid bright lights and extreme temperatures
- Avoid loud music and noisy places
- Avoid chocolates, cheese, processed food, alcohol and smoking
- Get enough sleep and avoid stress
- It may cause sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- Notify your doctor if your migraine occurs more often after starting the medication.
- Notify your doctor if you have stomach pain, headache, bloody diarrhoea or worsening high blood pressure.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease or stroke.
- This medication does not prevent migraine attacks from happening.
- You have been prescribed Zolmitriptan for treatment of migraine headaches.
- Some tips that may help avoid a migraine attack:
- Have your meals at the same time everyday
- Avoid bright lights and extreme temperatures
- Avoid loud music and noisy places
- Avoid chocolates, cheese, processed food, alcohol and smoking
- Get enough sleep and avoid stress
- It may cause sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- Notify your doctor if your migraine occurs more often after starting the medication.
- Notify your doctor if you have stomach pain, headache, bloody diarrhoea or worsening high blood pressure.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease or stroke.
- This medication does not prevent migraine attacks from happening.