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- What is Zecuity, and how does it work?
- What brand names are available for sumatriptan iontophoretic patch?
- Is Zecuity available as a generic drug?
- Do I need a prescription for Zecuity?
- What are the uses for Zecuity?
- What are the side effects of Zecuity?
- What is the dosage for Zecuity?
- Which drugs or supplements interact with Zecuity?
- Is Zecuity safe to use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
- What else should I know about Zecuity?
What are the uses for Zecuity?
- Zecuity is used for the acute treatment of migraine headaches with or without aura in adults. It should not be used to prevent migraine headaches, and should be reserved for use in patients previously diagnosed with migraines.
What are the side effects of Zecuity?
The most common side effects include of this headache drug:
Rare but serious side effects include:
- Injury during a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedure because Zecuity contains metal parts.
- Allergic skin reactions (allergic contact dermatitis)
- Changes in the color or sensations in your fingers or toes (Raynaud's phenomenon)
- Stomach or intestinal problems (gastrointestinal ischemia and infarction events, peripheral vasospastic reactions)
- Problems with blood circulation to your legs or feet
- Medication overuse headache
- Serotonin syndrome
- Increases in blood pressure
- Chest pain( Prinzmetal's angina)
- Heart attack
- Abnormal heartbeats
- Stroke
- Blindness
- Vision loss
- Seizures
- Serious allergic reactions
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You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit the FDA MedWatch website or call 1-800-FDA-1088.





