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Along with their useful effects all medicines can cause unwanted side effects which usually improve as your body adjusts to the new medicine. Speak with your doctor or pharmacist if any of side effects continue or become troublesome.
A few common side effects of zolmitriptan include dizziness, drowsiness, and weakness. Uncommon zolmitriptan side effects can include leg cramps, back pain, and agitation or anxiety. There are also some more serious side effects with zolmitriptan that you should report to your healthcare provider, such as chest tightness, shortness of breath, or signs of an allergic reaction.
Common side effects that affect less than 1 in 10 people who take this medicine and what can you do:
- Dry mouth - Try chewing sugar-free gum, sucking pieces of ice or sugar-free sweets.
- Feeling or being sick - Eat little and often. Stick to simple foods.
- Dizziness, drowsiness - Make sure your reactions are normal before driving, operating machinery or doing any other jobs which could be dangerous if you were not fully alert.
- Tingling, feeling hot, flushing, tiredness, fast and fluttering heartbeat, headache, tightness or pressure in throat or chest, and muscle weakness - If troublesome, speak with your doctor.
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