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Compare Zomig  vs Imitrex
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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Uses of Imitrex |
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| | Imitrex is also known by the generic name Sumatriptan Succinate
USES:
Sumatriptan 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. Sumatriptan does not prevent future migraines or reduce how often you may get a headache.
Sumatriptan 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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Zomig and Imitrex Have 8 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects in Common |
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| | Critical Seriousness - Ventricular Fibrillation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zomig and Imitrex. Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zomig and Imitrex. Critical Seriousness - Heart Attack - Myocardial Infarction is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zomig and Imitrex. Critical Seriousness - Disease of Inadequate Blood Flow to the Heart Muscle - Myocardial Ischemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zomig and Imitrex. Critical Seriousness - Coronary Artery Spasm is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zomig and Imitrex. Critical Seriousness - Serotonin Syndrome - Adverse Drug Interaction - Serotonin Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zomig and Imitrex. Critical Seriousness - Chest Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zomig and Imitrex. Critical Seriousness - Rapid Ventricular Heartbeat - Ventricular Tachycardia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Zomig and Imitrex. |
Zomig Has 9 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Imitrex |
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| | Critical Seriousness - Gangrene of Intestine caused by Blood Supply Problem - Intestinal Ischemic Necrosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zomig but not Imitrex. Critical Seriousness - Insufficient Blood Supply to the Colon - Ischemic Colitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zomig but not Imitrex. Critical Seriousness - Decreased White Blood Cells - Leukopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zomig but not Imitrex. Critical Seriousness - Formation of Dead Tissue in the Spleen - Splenic Infarction is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zomig but not Imitrex. Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Heart Rhythm - Conduction Disorder of the Heart is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zomig but not Imitrex. Critical Seriousness - Allergic Reaction caused by a Drug - Hypersensitivity Drug Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zomig but not Imitrex. Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zomig but not Imitrex. Critical Seriousness - Numbness and Tingling - Paresthesia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zomig but not Imitrex. Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Lining of the Stomach and Intestines - Gastroenteritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zomig but not Imitrex. |
Imitrex Has 6 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Zomig |
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| | Critical Seriousness - Chest Tightness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zomig but not Imitrex. Critical Seriousness - Difficulty Swallowing - Dysphagia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zomig but not Imitrex. Critical Seriousness - Seizures - Seizure Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zomig but not Imitrex. Critical Seriousness - Poor Vision - Vision Loss is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zomig but not Imitrex. Critical Seriousness - Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zomig but not Imitrex. Critical Seriousness - Stiff Neck - Neck Stiffness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zomig but not Imitrex. |
Zomig and Imitrex Have 1 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common |
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| | Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Zomig and Imitrex. |
Zomig Has 5 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Imitrex |
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| | Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zomig but not Imitrex. Drowsiness - Drowsy is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zomig but not Imitrex. Feeling Weak - General Weakness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zomig but not Imitrex. Numbness and Tingling - Paresthesia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zomig but not Imitrex. Chest Pain is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zomig but not Imitrex. |
Imitrex Has 4 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Imitrex |
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| | Taste Problems - Dysgeusia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Imitrex but not Zomig. Irritation of the Inside of the Nose - Nasal Passage Irritation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Imitrex but not Zomig. Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Imitrex but not Zomig. Signs and Symptoms at Injection Site - Injection Site Sequelae is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Imitrex but not Zomig. |
Zomig and Imitrex Treat 1 Conditions in Common |
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| | Migraine Headache - Migraine is treated by both Zomig and Imitrex. |
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 seriousness 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. |
Imitrex has 23 Condition Contraindications |
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| | If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Imitrex.
Imitrex Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)
Absolute Contraindications
Angina is a contraindication of Imitrex.
Cerebral Ischemia - Lack of Blood Supply to the Brain is a contraindication of Imitrex.
Cerebrovascular Accident - Stroke is a contraindication of Imitrex.
Coronary Artery Disease - Disease of the Arteries of the Heart is a contraindication of Imitrex.
Hemiplegic Migraine - Migraine Headache with Temporary Paralysis of One Side is a contraindication of Imitrex.
Ischemic Bowel Disease - Insufficiency of the Vascular System of the Intestine is a contraindication of Imitrex.
Myocardial Infarction - Heart Attack is a contraindication of Imitrex.
Myocardial Ischemia - Disease of Inadequate Blood Flow to the Heart Muscle is a contraindication of Imitrex.
Peripheral Vascular Disease is a contraindication of Imitrex.
Prinzmetal Angina - Type of Angina Where Chest Pain Occurs at Rest is a contraindication of Imitrex.
Serotonin Syndrome - Serotonin Syndrome - Adverse Drug Interaction is a contraindication of Imitrex.
Severe Hepatic Disease - Severe Liver Disease is a contraindication of Imitrex.
Severe Uncontrolled Hypertension - Severe Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Imitrex.
Transient Cerebral Ischemia - Transient Ischemic Attack is a contraindication of Imitrex.
Relative Contraindications
Epilepsy - Epileptic Seizure is a contraindication of Imitrex.
Increased Cardiovascular Event Risk is a contraindication of Imitrex.
Tachyarrhythmia - Fast Heartbeat is a contraindication of Imitrex.
Contraindication Warnings
Diabetes Mellitus - Diabetes is a contraindication of Imitrex.
Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Imitrex.
Hypercholesterolemia - High Cholesterol is a contraindication of Imitrex.
Hypertension - High Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Imitrex.
Obesity - Overweight is a contraindication of Imitrex.
Tobacco Smoker - Tobacco Smoking is a contraindication of Imitrex. |
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.
Imitrex - 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.
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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