Headache Articles A-Z
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As this eMedTV page explains, 3 out of every 4 people with migraines are women -- and migraines in women tend to be more painful and longer-lasting. This page covers factors that can contribute to migraines in women (such as using oral contraceptives).
Certain medical conditions can interfere with a person's work, and migraines can be one of them. This eMedTV page list things an employer can do to accommodate an employee with migraines (for example, changing the lighting in the employee's cubicle).
This eMedTV page covers the prescription drug Zomig, which is used to treat migraines. This page discusses how Zomig works, its possible side effects, and the different forms of the drug that are available. Zomeg is a common misspelling of Zomig.
Zomig is a prescription medicine approved to treat migraine headaches as they occur. This eMedTV article describes how Zomig works to relieve migraine symptoms, lists its potential side effects, and gives tips on when and how to take the medicine.
This eMedTV segment explains that there are several Zomig alternatives for treating migraine headaches, including lifestyle changes and other medications. This page outlines some suggestions on how to improve migraines if Zomig does not work for you.
This eMedTV article explores Zomig and depression, explaining that depression can be a rare side effect of the drug. This resource also outlines some of the symptoms of depression, such as feelings of hopelessness and thoughts of death or suicide.
This page on the eMedTV site takes a detailed look at Zomig and heart problems. As this article explains, people with a history of heart problems shouldn't take Zomig, and people with risk factors for heart disease should take the drug with caution.
This portion of the eMedTV archives explains that you should talk with your doctor if you are on Zomig and pregnancy occurs. Zomig is a pregnancy Category C medicine, meaning that it may not be safe to take during pregnancy.
If you're taking Zomig tablets, the usual starting Zomig dosage is 2.5 mg or less during a migraine. This eMedTV page also lists the starting Zomig doses for those using Zomig Nasal Spray or Zomig ZMT tablets, as well as some tips on taking your dose.
Cimetidine, MAO-A inhibitors, and ergot medicines are among the drugs that can possibly interact with Zomig. This eMedTV page describes how Zomig drug interactions can alter the level of Zomig in the blood or raise the risk of dangerous side effects.
This eMedTV Web page explains that you should seek immediate medical attention if you believe that you may have overdosed on Zomig. This page also lists some treatment options for a Zomig overdose (such as pumping the stomach and supportive care).
This section of the eMedTV library discusses some common Zomig side effects, such as drowsiness, weakness, and neck pain. This article also takes an in-depth look at some of the more serious and rare side effects of Zomig.
This eMedTV resource explores Zomig uses, explaining that the medication is approved to treat migraine symptoms once they start and is also used off-label to treat cluster headaches. This page also discusses why Zomig is used only in adults.
Zomig Warnings and Precautions
This eMedTV Web page lists several Zomig warnings and precautions, such as the risk of an increase in blood pressure in some people taking Zomig, as well as people who shouldn't take the drug at all (like those with a history of a heart attack).
