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Compare Maxalt  vs Zomig
Uses of Maxalt |
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| | Maxalt is also known by the generic name Rizatriptan
USES:
Rizatriptan is used to treat migraines. It helps to relieve headaches, pain and other symptoms of migraines, including sensitivity to light/sound, nausea, and vomiting. Prompt treatment allows you to get back to your normal routine and may decrease your need for other pain medications. Rizatriptan does not prevent future migraines or reduce how often you may get a headache.
Rizatriptan belongs to a group of drugs called triptans. It affects a certain natural chemical (serotonin) that constricts blood vessels in the brain. It may also block other pain pathways in the brain.
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Uses of Zomig |
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| | Zomig is also known by the generic name Zolmitriptan
USES:
Zolmitriptan 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. Zolmitriptan does not prevent future migraines or reduce how often you may get a migraine.
Zolmitriptan belongs to a group of drugs called "triptans." Migraines are thought to occur when certain blood vessels in the brain become swollen (dilated). This drug works by helping blood vessels in the brain to return to normal size. It may also block pain signals in the brain.
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Maxalt and Zomig Have 7 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects in Common |
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| | Critical Seriousness - Heart Attack - Myocardial Infarction is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Maxalt and Zomig. Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Heart Rhythm - Conduction Disorder of the Heart is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Maxalt and Zomig. Critical Seriousness - Allergic Reaction caused by a Drug - Hypersensitivity Drug Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Maxalt and Zomig. Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Maxalt and Zomig. Critical Seriousness - Numbness and Tingling - Paresthesia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Maxalt and Zomig. Critical Seriousness - Serotonin Syndrome - Adverse Drug Interaction - Serotonin Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Maxalt and Zomig. Critical Seriousness - Chest Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Maxalt and Zomig. |
Maxalt Has 10 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Zomig |
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| | Critical Seriousness - Slow Heartbeat - Bradycardia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Maxalt but not Zomig. Critical Seriousness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Maxalt but not Zomig. Critical Seriousness - Heart Throbbing or Pounding - Palpitations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Maxalt but not Zomig. Critical Seriousness - Chest Tightness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Maxalt but not Zomig. Critical Seriousness - Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Maxalt but not Zomig. Critical Seriousness - Stroke - Cerebrovascular Accident is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Maxalt but not Zomig. Critical Seriousness - Fast Heartbeat - Tachyarrhythmia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Maxalt but not Zomig. Critical Seriousness - Angina is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Maxalt but not Zomig. Critical Seriousness - Hemorrhage in the Brain - Cerebrovascular Hemorrhage is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Maxalt but not Zomig. Critical Seriousness - Wheezing is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Maxalt but not Zomig. |
Zomig Has 10 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Maxalt |
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| | Critical Seriousness - Ventricular Fibrillation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Maxalt but not Zomig. Critical Seriousness - Gangrene of Intestine caused by Blood Supply Problem - Intestinal Ischemic Necrosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Maxalt but not Zomig. Critical Seriousness - Insufficient Blood Supply to the Colon - Ischemic Colitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Maxalt but not Zomig. Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Maxalt but not Zomig. Critical Seriousness - Decreased White Blood Cells - Leukopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Maxalt but not Zomig. Critical Seriousness - Formation of Dead Tissue in the Spleen - Splenic Infarction is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Maxalt but not Zomig. Critical Seriousness - Disease of Inadequate Blood Flow to the Heart Muscle - Myocardial Ischemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Maxalt but not Zomig. Critical Seriousness - Coronary Artery Spasm is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Maxalt but not Zomig. Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Lining of the Stomach and Intestines - Gastroenteritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Maxalt but not Zomig. Critical Seriousness - Rapid Ventricular Heartbeat - Ventricular Tachycardia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Maxalt but not Zomig. |
Maxalt and Zomig Have 2 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common |
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| | Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Maxalt and Zomig. Drowsiness - Drowsy is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Maxalt and Zomig. |
Maxalt Has 4 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Zomig |
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| | Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Maxalt but not Zomig. Heart Throbbing or Pounding - Palpitations is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Maxalt but not Zomig. Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Maxalt but not Zomig. Low Energy - Fatigue is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Maxalt but not Zomig. |
Zomig Has 4 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Zomig |
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| | Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zomig but not Maxalt. Feeling Weak - General Weakness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zomig but not Maxalt. Numbness and Tingling - Paresthesia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zomig but not Maxalt. Chest Pain is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zomig but not Maxalt. |
Maxalt and Zomig Treat 1 Conditions in Common |
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| | Migraine Headache - Migraine is treated by both Maxalt and Zomig. |
Maxalt has 12 Condition Contraindications |
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| | If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Maxalt.
Maxalt Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)
Absolute Contraindications 
Angina is a contraindication of Maxalt.
Hemiplegic Migraine - Migraine Headache with Temporary Paralysis of One Side is a contraindication of Maxalt.
Myocardial Infarction - Heart Attack is a contraindication of Maxalt.
Myocardial Ischemia - Disease of Inadequate Blood Flow to the Heart Muscle is a contraindication of Maxalt.
Prinzmetal Angina - Type of Angina Where Chest Pain Occurs at Rest is a contraindication of Maxalt.
Severe Uncontrolled Hypertension - Severe Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Maxalt.
Relative Contraindications
Cerebrovascular Accident - Stroke is a contraindication of Maxalt.
Increased Cardiovascular Event Risk is a contraindication of Maxalt.
Peripheral Vascular Disease is a contraindication of Maxalt.
Contraindication Warnings
Chronic Renal Failure Syndrome - Serious Long-Term Kidney Failure is a contraindication of Maxalt.
Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Maxalt.
Hypertension - High Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Maxalt. |
Zomig has 19 Condition Contraindications |
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| | If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Zomig.
Zomig Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)
Absolute Contraindications
Angina is a contraindication of Zomig.
Cerebral Arteriosclerosis - Hardening of the Arteries in the Brain is a contraindication of Zomig.
Cerebral Ischemia - Lack of Blood Supply to the Brain is a contraindication of Zomig.
Cerebrovascular Accident - Stroke is a contraindication of Zomig.
Coronary Artery Disease - Disease of the Arteries of the Heart is a contraindication of Zomig.
Hemiplegic Migraine - Migraine Headache with Temporary Paralysis of One Side is a contraindication of Zomig.
Ischemic Bowel Disease - Insufficiency of the Vascular System of the Intestine is a contraindication of Zomig.
Myocardial Infarction - Heart Attack is a contraindication of Zomig.
Myocardial Ischemia - Disease of Inadequate Blood Flow to the Heart Muscle is a contraindication of Zomig.
Peripheral Vascular Disease is a contraindication of Zomig.
Prinzmetal Angina - Type of Angina Where Chest Pain Occurs at Rest is a contraindication of Zomig.
Severe Uncontrolled Hypertension - Severe Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Zomig.
Transient Cerebral Ischemia - Transient Ischemic Attack is a contraindication of Zomig.
Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern - Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome is a contraindication of Zomig.
Relative Contraindications
Hypertension - High Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Zomig.
Increased Cardiovascular Event Risk is a contraindication of Zomig.
Raynaud's Phenomenon - Occasional Numbness, Prickling, or Tingling of Fingers and Toes is a contraindication of Zomig.
Contraindication Warnings
Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Zomig.
Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Zomig. |
Maxalt - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose 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. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.
Zomig - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose 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.
Contact poison control
If overdose 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. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.
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