Zomig Rapimelt (Zolmitriptan)

Do’s:

• Take Zomig exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider, at the first sign of a migraine.
• Take it with or without food.
• Inform your healthcare provider about all medications you take, including prescriptions, non-prescriptions, and herbal products.
• If your migraine is only partially relieved or comes back after 2 hours, take another dose (but no more than 2 in 24 hours).
• Follow your healthcare provider's specific dosage instructions, which may be a maximum of 5mg or 10mg per 24 hours.
• Consult your healthcare provider for a heart exam if you have a higher risk of heart problems.
• Consider taking your first dose at a healthcare provider's office for monitoring if recommended by your healthcare provider.

Don'ts:

• Don't take more Zomig than prescribed, even if your symptoms don't improve initially.
• Don't take Zomig more often than 10 days per month to avoid medication overuse headaches.
• Don't use Zomig if you have certain risk factors for heart problems without first consulting your healthcare provider.
• Don't take Zomig if you are unsure about the dosage or have any questions. Talk to your healthcare provider for clarification.

Common Side Effects:

• Changed sense of taste (nasal spray only)
• Discomfort inside the nose
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Dry mouth
• Feeling sick
• Headache
• Muscle aches
• Nosebleeds (nasal spray only)
• Stomach pain
• Unusual tiredness or muscle weakness
• Vomiting

Serious Side Effects:

• Chest pain
• Shortness of breath
• Signs of an allergic reaction, such as rash, itching, or swelling

This is not an exhaustive list, and other side effects may occur. If you experience any unusual or severe side effects while taking Zomig rapimelt, contact your healthcare provider for medical advice.

Disclose any allergies to zolmitriptan or any ingredients in the medication.

Inform your healthcare provider about:

• Blood circulation problems (legs, arms, hands, stomach)
• Certain migraine types (hemiplegic or basilar)
• Heart problems (chest pain, irregular heartbeat, previous heart attack)
• Liver disease
• Seizures
• Stroke or "mini-stroke" (transient ischemic attack)

Certain conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, family history of heart disease, being overweight, smoking, postmenopausal (women), or over 40 (men) can increase your risk. Discuss these with your healthcare provider.

Zomig Rapimelt may cause dizziness or drowsiness. Avoid driving, operating machinery, or activities requiring alertness until the effects subside. Limit alcohol and marijuana use, which can worsen these effects.

Inform your healthcare provider about all medications (prescription, over-the-counter, and herbal) before any surgery.

It may be more sensitive to side effects, especially high blood pressure and heart problems.

Zomig Rapimelt should only be used during pregnancy if clearly necessary. Discuss the risks and benefits with your healthcare provider. It is unknown if Zomig Rapimelt passes into breast milk. Consult your healthcare provider before breastfeeding.