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Common known side effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Stop taking this medicine and get emergency help immediately if any of the following effects occur:

More common
- Chest pain (severe)- heaviness, tightness, or pressure in chest and/or neck- sensation of burning, warmth, heat, numbness, tightness, or tingling
Less common or rare
- Abdominal pain (severe)- changes in facial skin color- cough or hoarseness- diarrhea- fast or irregular heartbeat - fever or chills- loss of appetite- lower back or side pain- nausea- painful or difficult urination - puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, or lips- shortness of breath, troubled breathing, tightness in chest, and/or wheezing- skin rash, hives, and/or itching- weakness

Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. Some of the following effects, such as nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, dizziness, and general feeling of illness or tiredness, often occur during or after a migraine, even when zolmitriptan has not been used. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:

More common
- Dizziness- nausea- sleepiness- unusual tiredness or muscle weakness
Less common
- Agitation- anxiety- depression- discomfort in jaw, mouth, or throat- difficulty in swallowing- dry mouth - fainting- heartburn- itching of the skin- large nonelevated blue or purplish patches in the skin- muscle aches - pounding heartbeat- sudden large increase in frequency and quantity of urine- sweating- swelling of face, fingers, feet and/or lower legs

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.


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