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Achiness/pain
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Zomig-ZMT
may cause achiness/pain in 13% to 22% of people.
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Behavior changes
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Topamax
may cause behavior changes (most frequent side effect).
Albuterol
may cause a symptom that is related to behavior changes
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Extreme muscle tension
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Zomig-ZMT
may cause extreme muscle tension (rare).
TraMADOL and Zomig-ZMT
in combination may cause a symptom that is related to extreme muscle tension
Albuterol
may cause a symptom that is related to extreme muscle tension
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Muscle tension
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Zomig-ZMT
may cause muscle tension in 13% to 22% of people.
TraMADOL and Zomig-ZMT
in combination may cause the following symptoms that are related to muscle tension
TraMADOL
may cause symptoms that are related to muscle tension
Topamax
may cause a symptom that is related to muscle tension
Albuterol
may cause symptoms that are related to muscle tension
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Zomig-ZMT (zolmitriptan)
may cause achiness/pain in 13% to 22% of people.This drug may also cause the following symptoms that are related to achiness/pain: - Constricting chest pain in 2% to 4% of people
- Thrombophlebitis (rare)
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Cardiovascular side effects including acute myocardial infarction, arrhythmias, hypertension, and syncope have been reported infrequently. Bradycardia, extrasystoles, postural hypotension, QT prolongation, tachycardia, and thrombophlebitis have rarely been reported. Other side effects including pain and pressure sensations have been reported (13% to 22%). These sensations have included chest pain/tightness/pressure and/or heaviness (2% to 4%), neck/throat/jaw pain/tightness/pressure (4% to 10%), heaviness other than the chest or neck (1% to 5%), pain from a specified location (2% to 3%), and other pressure/tightness/heaviness (2%). Atypical sensations (12% to 18%) including hypoesthesia (1% to 2%), paresthesia (5% to 9%), and warm/cold sensations (5% to 7%) have been reported. Hyperesthesia has been reported infrequently. Asthenia (3% to 9%), palpitations (up to 2%), myalgia (1% to 2%), myasthenia (up to 2%) and drug-induced headache have also been reported. Otic changes including hyperacusis, ear pain, parosmia, and tinnitus have been reported infrequently. Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop taking zolmitriptan and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
chest pain or heavy feeling, pain spreading to the arm or shoulder, nausea, sweating, general ill feeling;
sudden numbness or weakness, especially on one side of the body;
sudden headache, confusion, problems with vision, speech, or balance;
fast or pounding heartbeats, dizziness;
sudden and severe stomach pain and bloody diarrhea;
numbness or tingling and a pale or blue-colored appearance in your fingers or toes; or
(if you are also taking an antidepressant) - agitation, high fever, sweating, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of balance or coordination, overactive reflexes, hallucinations, fainting;
Less serious side effects may include:
dry mouth, upset stomach;
feeling of pain or pressure in your neck or throat;
drowsiness, weakness; or
feeling of warmth.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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- Product Information. Zomig (zolmitriptan). Anonymous Zeneca Pharmaceuticals, Wilmington, DE. PROD;
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Topamax (topiramate)
may cause achiness/pain.This drug may also cause the following symptoms that are related to achiness/pain: - Discomfort with urination. This symptom may occur in patients who take the drug rectally
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
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Dermatologic side effects including bullous skin reactions (including erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis), pemphigus, acne, rash, and alopecia have been reported. Pruritus has been reported rarely. Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have any new or worsening symptoms such as: mood or behavior changes, depression, anxiety, or if you feel agitated, hostile, restless, hyperactive (mentally or physically), or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself.
Stop taking topiramate and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
sudden vision loss, pain around or behind your eyes;
dry mouth, increased thirst, confusion, drowsiness, decreased sweating, increased body temperature, and hot, dry skin,
nausea, vomiting, increased urination, muscle pain or weakness, fast heart rate, feeling light-headed, fainting, or seizure (convulsions); or
severe pain in your side or lower back, painful or difficult urination.
Less serious side effects may include:
slowed thinking, memory problems, trouble concentrating;
problems with speech or balance;
numbness or tingling;
sleep problems (insomnia);
tired feeling;
headache, dizziness; or
loss of appetite, weight loss.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
General side effects including fatigue, fever, and malaise have been reported to occur frequently. Oligohidrosis, pain, chest pain, and hyperthermia have also been reported.
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- Product Information. Topamax (topiramate). Anonymous Ortho Pharmaceutical Corporation, Raritan, NJ. PROD;
- Double-blind, placebo-controlled study of topiramate in patients with refractory partial epilepsy. Sharief M, Viteri C, Ben-Menachem E, et al. Epilepsy Res 1996;25:217-24.
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TraMADOL
may cause achiness/pain.
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The development of a potentially life-threatening serotonin syndrome may occur with use of tramadol products, particularly with concomitant use of serotonergic drugs such as SSRIs, SNRIs, TCAs, MAOIs, and triptans, with drugs which impair metabolism of serotonin (including MAOIs) and with drugs which impair metabolism of tramadol (CYP450 2D6 and CYP450 3A4 inhibitors). This may occur within the recommended dose.
Withdrawal symptoms may occur if tramadol is discontinued abruptly. These symptoms may include: anxiety, sweating, insomnia, rigors, pain, nausea, tremors, diarrhea, upper respiratory symptoms, piloerection, and rarely hallucinations. Other symptoms that have been seen less frequently with tramadol discontinuation have included panic attacks, severe anxiety, and paresthesias. Withdrawal symptoms may be avoided by tapering the drug at the time of discontinuation.
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Topamax (topiramate)
may cause behavior changes (most frequent side effect).This drug may also cause the following symptoms that are related to behavior changes: - Mental health and behavior problems
- Personality disorder
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Psychiatric side effects including insomnia, personality disorder, impotence, hallucination, euphoria, psychosis, decreased libido, anxiety, depression, mood problems, and suicide attempts have been reported. Two cases of panic attacks have also been reported. The FDA has informed healthcare professionals that the agency has analyzed reports of suicidality (suicidal behavior or ideation) from placebo controlled clinical studies of eleven drugs used to treat epilepsy as well as psychiatric disorders, and other conditions. In the FDA's analysis, patients receiving antiepileptic drugs had approximately twice the risk of suicidal behavior or ideation (0.43%) compared to patients receiving placebo (0.22%). The increased risk of suicidal behavior and suicidal ideation was observed as early as one week after starting the antiepileptic drug and continued through 24 weeks. The results were generally consistent among the eleven drugs. The relative risk for suicidality was higher in patients with epilepsy compared to patients who were given one of the drugs in the class for psychiatric or other conditions. Healthcare professionals should closely monitor all patients currently taking or starting any antiepileptic drug for notable changes in behavior that could indicate the emergence or worsening of suicidal thoughts or behavior or depression.
Patients, their caregivers, and families should be counseled that antiepileptic drugs, including topiramate, may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior and should be advised of the need to be alert for the emergence or worsening of symptoms of depression, any unusual changes in mood or behavior, or the emergence of suicidal thoughts, behavior, or thoughts about self-harm. Behaviors of concern should be reported immediately to healthcare providers.
Side effects most often associated were related to the central nervous system. The most frequent of these can be classified into three categories: 1) cognitive related dysfunction (e.g. confusion, psychomotor slowing, difficulty with concentration/attention, difficulty with memory, speech, or language problems, particularly word finding difficulties), 2) psychiatric/behavior disturbances (e.g. depression or mood problems), and 3) somnolence or fatigue. The majority of cognitive-related adverse events were mild to moderate in severity and frequently occurred in isolation. Rapid titration rate and higher initial doses were associated with higher incidences of cognitive-related adverse events. Psychiatric/behavioral disturbances (depression or mood problems) were dose related. Somnolence and fatigue were the adverse events most frequently reported during clinical trials.
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have any new or worsening symptoms such as: mood or behavior changes, depression, anxiety, or if you feel agitated, hostile, restless, hyperactive (mentally or physically), or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself.
Stop taking topiramate and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
sudden vision loss, pain around or behind your eyes;
dry mouth, increased thirst, confusion, drowsiness, decreased sweating, increased body temperature, and hot, dry skin,
nausea, vomiting, increased urination, muscle pain or weakness, fast heart rate, feeling light-headed, fainting, or seizure (convulsions); or
severe pain in your side or lower back, painful or difficult urination.
Less serious side effects may include:
slowed thinking, memory problems, trouble concentrating;
problems with speech or balance;
numbness or tingling;
sleep problems (insomnia);
tired feeling;
headache, dizziness; or
loss of appetite, weight loss.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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Albuterol
may cause the following symptom that is related to behavior changes: - Mental health and behavior problems
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Psychiatric side effects have included psychoses presenting as auditory hallucinations and persecutory delusions. These effects are generally associated with higher dosages.
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- Paranoid psychosis with Ventolin (salbutamol tablets b.p.). Ray I, Evans CJ Can Psychiatr Assoc J 1978;23:427.
- Exacerbation of psychosis associated with inhaled albuterol. Martin W, Unutzer J, Szuba MP J Clin Psychopharmacol 1995;15:446-7.
- Salbutamol psychosis. Whitehouse AM, Novosel S Biol Psychiatry 1989;26:631-3.
- Psychiatric reactions produced by respiratory drugs. Hall RC, Beresford TP, Stickney SK, Nasdahl CS, Coleman JH Psychosomatics 1985;26:605-8,616-7.
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Extreme muscle tension
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Zomig-ZMT (zolmitriptan)
may cause extreme muscle tension (rare).This drug may also cause the following symptoms that are related to extreme muscle tension: - Muscle tension in 13% to 22% of people
- Dystonia (rare)
- Muscle twitching (rare)
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Musculoskeletal side effects including back pain, leg cramps, and tenosynovitis have been reported infrequently. Arthritis, tetany, myalgia, and twitching have been reported rarely. Other side effects including pain and pressure sensations have been reported (13% to 22%). These sensations have included chest pain/tightness/pressure and/or heaviness (2% to 4%), neck/throat/jaw pain/tightness/pressure (4% to 10%), heaviness other than the chest or neck (1% to 5%), pain from a specified location (2% to 3%), and other pressure/tightness/heaviness (2%). Atypical sensations (12% to 18%) including hypoesthesia (1% to 2%), paresthesia (5% to 9%), and warm/cold sensations (5% to 7%) have been reported. Hyperesthesia has been reported infrequently. Asthenia (3% to 9%), palpitations (up to 2%), myalgia (1% to 2%), myasthenia (up to 2%) and drug-induced headache have also been reported. Otic changes including hyperacusis, ear pain, parosmia, and tinnitus have been reported infrequently. Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop taking zolmitriptan and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
chest pain or heavy feeling, pain spreading to the arm or shoulder, nausea, sweating, general ill feeling;
sudden numbness or weakness, especially on one side of the body;
sudden headache, confusion, problems with vision, speech, or balance;
fast or pounding heartbeats, dizziness;
sudden and severe stomach pain and bloody diarrhea;
numbness or tingling and a pale or blue-colored appearance in your fingers or toes; or
(if you are also taking an antidepressant) - agitation, high fever, sweating, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of balance or coordination, overactive reflexes, hallucinations, fainting;
Less serious side effects may include:
dry mouth, upset stomach;
feeling of pain or pressure in your neck or throat;
drowsiness, weakness; or
feeling of warmth.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Nervous system side effects (11% to 21%) including dizziness (6% to 10%), somnolence (5% to 8%), and vertigo (up to 2%) have been reported. Agitation, anxiety, depression, emotional lability, and insomnia have also been reported infrequently. Akathisia, amnesia, apathy, ataxia, dystonia, euphoria, hallucinations, cerebral ischemia, hyperkinesia, hypotonia, hypertonia, and irritability have been reported rarely. Cerebral hemorrhage, subarachnoid hemorrhage, stroke, and other cerebrovascular events including fatalities have been reported in patients treated with 5-HT1 agonists.
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- Product Information. Zomig (zolmitriptan). Anonymous Zeneca Pharmaceuticals, Wilmington, DE. PROD;
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TraMADOL and Zomig-ZMT
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In general, this drug combination should be avoided if possible. Close monitoring and caution is advised if these medications are used together. Caution is advised if traMADOL (traMADOL) and Zomig-ZMT (zolmitriptan) are used together. The risk of the following side effects may be increased: fatalities or serotonin syndrome. This medication combination can rarely cause a serious condition called "serotonin syndrome". Symptoms of serotonin syndrome include: brain and nervous system problems, widening of the pupils (small, dark circle in the center of the eye), change in level of consciousness (decreased alertness), confusion/disorientation, balance problems, muscle spasms, sweating, abdominal cramps, high blood pressure, rapid heart rate, or fever. This medication combination can result in abnormal regulation of body temperature with unusually high fevers (hyperthermia).
People taking these medications should be carefully monitored for serotonin syndrome. Speak with your physician immediately about whether these medications should be stopped. The drug manufacturer recommends stopping immediately if serotonin syndrome occur(s).
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MONITOR CLOSELY: Concomitant use of agents with serotonergic activity such as serotonin reuptake inhibitors, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, tricyclic antidepressants, 5-HT1 receptor agonists, ergot alkaloids, lithium, St. John's wort, phenylpiperidine opioids, dextromethorphan, and tryptophan may potentiate the risk of serotonin syndrome, which is a rare but serious and potentially fatal condition thought to result from hyperstimulation of brainstem 5-HT1A and 2A receptors. Symptoms of the serotonin syndrome may include mental status changes such as irritability, altered consciousness, confusion, hallucinations, and coma; autonomic dysfunction such as tachycardia, hyperthermia, diaphoresis, shivering, blood pressure lability, and mydriasis; neuromuscular abnormalities such as hyperreflexia, myoclonus, tremor, rigidity, and ataxia; and gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal cramping, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. MANAGEMENT: In general, the concomitant use of multiple serotonergic agents should be avoided if possible, or otherwise approached with caution if potential benefit is deemed to outweigh the risk. Patients should be closely monitored for symptoms of the serotonin syndrome during treatment. Particular caution is advised when increasing the dosages of these agents. The potential risk for serotonin syndrome should be considered even when administering serotonergic agents sequentially, as some agents may demonstrate a prolonged elimination half-life. For example, a 5-week washout period is recommended following use of fluoxetine before administering another serotonergic agent. If serotonin syndrome develops or is suspected during the course of therapy, all serotonergic agents should be discontinued immediately and supportive care rendered as necessary. Moderately ill patients may also benefit from the administration of a serotonin antagonist (e.g., cyproheptadine, chlorpromazine). Severe cases should be managed under consultation with a toxicologist and may require sedation, neuromuscular paralysis, intubation, and mechanical ventilation in addition to the other measures.
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Extreme muscle tension
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Albuterol
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Musculoskeletal side effects have included tremors, particularly at higher dosages. Tolerance can develop to the tremorogenic effects. Severe muscle cramping may occur infrequently.
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- Bronchodilator, cardiovascular, and hypokalaemic effects of fenoterol, salbutamol, and terbutaline in asthma. Wong CS, Pavord ID, Williams J, Britton JR, Tattersfield AE Lancet 1990;336:1396-9.
- Tachyphylaxis to systemic but not to airway responses during prolonged therapy with high dose inhaled salbutamol in asthmatics. Lipworth BJ, Struthers AD, McDevitt DG Am Rev Respir Dis 1989;140:586-92.
- Muscle spasms and creatine phosphokinase elevation following salbutamol administration. Lisi DM Eur Respir J 1989;2:98.
- Elevation of creatine kinase from skeletal muscle associated with inhaled albuterol. Craig TJ, Smits W, Soontornniyomkiu V Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 1996;77:488-90.
- High-dose inhaled albuterol in severe chronic airflow limitation. Vathenen AS, Britton JR, Ebden P, Cookson JB, Wharrad HJ, Tattersfield AE Am Rev Respir Dis 1988;138:850-5.
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- Pharmacodynamics of salbutamol in humans. Chazan R, Droszcz W, Maruchin JE Int J Clin Pharmacol Ther Toxicol 1988;26:385-7.
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Zomig-ZMT (zolmitriptan)
may cause muscle tension in 13% to 22% of people.This drug may also cause the following symptoms that are related to muscle tension: - Neck stiffness in 4% to 10% of people
- Ventricular fibrillation
- Dystonia (rare)
- Extreme muscle tension (rare)
- Muscle cramps in feet and legs (uncommon)
- Muscle twitching (rare)
- Painful muscle spasms associated with abnormal calcium levels in the blood (rare)
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Other side effects including pain and pressure sensations have been reported (13% to 22%). These sensations have included chest pain/tightness/pressure and/or heaviness (2% to 4%), neck/throat/jaw pain/tightness/ pressure (4% to 10%), heaviness other than the chest or neck (1% to 5%), pain from a specified location (2% to 3%), and other pressure/tightness/heaviness (2%). Atypical sensations (12% to 18%) including hypoesthesia (1% to 2%), paresthesia (5% to 9%), and warm/ cold sensations (5% to 7%) have been reported. Hyperesthesia has been reported infrequently. Asthenia (3% to 9%), palpitations (up to 2%), myalgia (1% to 2%), myasthenia (up to 2%) and drug-induced headache have also been reported. Otic changes including hyperacusis, ear pain, parosmia, and tinnitus have been reported infrequently. Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop taking zolmitriptan and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
chest pain or heavy feeling, pain spreading to the arm or shoulder, nausea, sweating, general ill feeling;
sudden numbness or weakness, especially on one side of the body;
sudden headache, confusion, problems with vision, speech, or balance;
fast or pounding heartbeats, dizziness;
sudden and severe stomach pain and bloody diarrhea;
numbness or tingling and a pale or blue-colored appearance in your fingers or toes; or
(if you are also taking an antidepressant) - agitation, high fever, sweating, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of balance or coordination, overactive reflexes, hallucinations, fainting;
Less serious side effects may include:
dry mouth, upset stomach;
feeling of pain or pressure in your neck or throat;
drowsiness, weakness; or
feeling of warmth.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Musculoskeletal side effects including back pain, leg cramps, and tenosynovitis have been reported infrequently. Arthritis, tetany, myalgia, and twitching have been reported rarely. Zolmitriptan can cause coronary vasospasm. Zolmitriptan should not be prescribed for patients with ischemic heart disease (angina pectoris, history of myocardial infarction, or documented silent ischemia) or to patients who have symptoms or findings consistent with ischemic heart disease, coronary artery vasospasm, including Prinzmetal's angina, or other significant underlying cardiovascular disease.
Acute myocardial infarction has been reported within a few hours following administration of zolmitriptan. Life-threatening disturbances of cardiac rhythm and death have been reported within a few hours following administration of other 5-HT1 agonists. Events have included coronary artery vasospasm, transient myocardial ischemia, ventricular tachycardia, and ventricular fibrillation.
Nervous system side effects (11% to 21%) including dizziness (6% to 10%), somnolence (5% to 8%), and vertigo (up to 2%) have been reported. Agitation, anxiety, depression, emotional lability, and insomnia have also been reported infrequently. Akathisia, amnesia, apathy, ataxia, dystonia, euphoria, hallucinations, cerebral ischemia, hyperkinesia, hypotonia, hypertonia, and irritability have been reported rarely. Cerebral hemorrhage, subarachnoid hemorrhage, stroke, and other cerebrovascular events including fatalities have been reported in patients treated with 5-HT1 agonists.
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TraMADOL and Zomig-ZMT
in combination may cause the following symptoms that are related to muscle tension:- Autonomic nervous system effects.
- Autonomic neuropathy
- Muscle spasms
- Nerve damage that affects muscle function
- Serotonin syndrome. This symptom may occur when the drug is stopped or dose is decreased
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In general, this drug combination should be avoided if possible. Close monitoring and caution is advised if these medications are used together. Caution is advised if traMADOL (traMADOL) and Zomig-ZMT (zolmitriptan) are used together. The risk of the following side effects may be increased: fatalities or serotonin syndrome. This medication combination can rarely cause a serious condition called "serotonin syndrome". Symptoms of serotonin syndrome include: brain and nervous system problems, widening of the pupils (small, dark circle in the center of the eye), change in level of consciousness (decreased alertness), confusion/disorientation, balance problems, muscle spasms, sweating, abdominal cramps, high blood pressure, rapid heart rate, or fever. This medication combination can result in abnormal regulation of body temperature with unusually high fevers (hyperthermia).
People taking these medications should be carefully monitored for serotonin syndrome. Speak with your physician immediately about whether these medications should be stopped. The drug manufacturer recommends stopping immediately if serotonin syndrome occur(s).
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MONITOR CLOSELY: Concomitant use of agents with serotonergic activity such as serotonin reuptake inhibitors, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, tricyclic antidepressants, 5-HT1 receptor agonists, ergot alkaloids, lithium, St. John's wort, phenylpiperidine opioids, dextromethorphan, and tryptophan may potentiate the risk of serotonin syndrome, which is a rare but serious and potentially fatal condition thought to result from hyperstimulation of brainstem 5-HT1A and 2A receptors. Symptoms of the serotonin syndrome may include mental status changes such as irritability, altered consciousness, confusion, hallucinations, and coma; autonomic dysfunction such as tachycardia, hyperthermia, diaphoresis, shivering, blood pressure lability, and mydriasis; neuromuscular abnormalities such as hyperreflexia, myoclonus, tremor, rigidity, and ataxia; and gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal cramping, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. MANAGEMENT: In general, the concomitant use of multiple serotonergic agents should be avoided if possible, or otherwise approached with caution if potential benefit is deemed to outweigh the risk. Patients should be closely monitored for symptoms of the serotonin syndrome during treatment. Particular caution is advised when increasing the dosages of these agents. The potential risk for serotonin syndrome should be considered even when administering serotonergic agents sequentially, as some agents may demonstrate a prolonged elimination half-life. For example, a 5-week washout period is recommended following use of fluoxetine before administering another serotonergic agent. If serotonin syndrome develops or is suspected during the course of therapy, all serotonergic agents should be discontinued immediately and supportive care rendered as necessary. Moderately ill patients may also benefit from the administration of a serotonin antagonist (e.g., cyproheptadine, chlorpromazine). Severe cases should be managed under consultation with a toxicologist and may require sedation, neuromuscular paralysis, intubation, and mechanical ventilation in addition to the other measures.
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Muscle tension
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TraMADOL
may cause the following symptoms that are related to muscle tension:- Autonomic nervous system effects.
- Autonomic neuropathy
- Drug withdrawal symptoms
- Nerve damage that affects muscle function
- Serotonin syndrome
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The development of a potentially life-threatening serotonin syndrome may occur with use of tramadol products, particularly with concomitant use of serotonergic drugs such as SSRIs, SNRIs, TCAs, MAOIs, and triptans, with drugs which impair metabolism of serotonin (including MAOIs) and with drugs which impair metabolism of tramadol (CYP450 2D6 and CYP450 3A4 inhibitors). This may occur within the recommended dose.
Serotonin syndrome may include mental status changes (e.g., agitation, hallucinations, coma), autonomic instability (e.g., tachycardia, labile blood pressure, hyperthermia), neuromuscular aberrations (e.g., hyperreflexia, incoordination) and/or gastrointestinal symptoms (e.g., nausea, vomiting, diarrhea).
Withdrawal symptoms may occur if tramadol is discontinued abruptly. These symptoms may include: anxiety, sweating, insomnia, rigors, pain, nausea, tremors, diarrhea, upper respiratory symptoms, piloerection, and rarely hallucinations. Other symptoms that have been seen less frequently with tramadol discontinuation have included panic attacks, severe anxiety, and paresthesias. Withdrawal symptoms may be avoided by tapering the drug at the time of discontinuation.
Other side effects including withdrawal symptoms and, rarely, auditory hallucinations have been reported. A case of vocal cord closure has also been reported. Nervous system side effects occur frequently. Dizziness, headache, and somnolence have been reported in more than 25% of treated patients during the first three months of therapy. CNS stimulation, including nervousness, anxiety, tremor, agitation, euphoria, emotional lability and hallucinations, has also been reported. Confusion, sleep disorders, and coordination disturbances have been reported in less than 5% of patients. Seizures have been reported in over 200 cases. Cases of long-lasting delirium have been reported in two elderly patients. A case of serotonin syndrome triggered by tramadol has also been reported.
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Topamax (topiramate)
may cause the following symptom that is related to muscle tension: - Grand mal seizures (common)
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Nervous system side effects have been common and have included somnolence, dizziness (greater than 25%), ataxia, speech disorders, psychomotor slowing, hypokinesia, vertigo, grand mal seizures, diplopia, nystagmus, tinnitus, and paresthesias. These nervous system adverse reactions do not appear to be dose-related. Dose-related adverse effects have included fatigue (frequently), nervousness, difficulty with concentration or attention, confusion, psychomotor slowing, difficulty with concentration/attention, difficulty with memory, speech, or language problems (particularly word finding difficulties), and tremor. Headache, vertigo, sensory disturbance, and aggravated migraine have also been reported. A case has been reported of cerebrospinal fluid acidosis associated with hyperventilation that was probably caused by topiramate.
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Albuterol
may cause the following symptoms that are related to muscle tension:- Irregular heartbeat - atrial fibrillation (single case). Especially with higher doses
- Severe muscle cramps (uncommon)
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Musculoskeletal side effects have included tremors, particularly at higher dosages. Tolerance can develop to the tremorogenic effects. Severe muscle cramping may occur infrequently. The cardiovascular side effects have included palpitations, peripheral vasodilatation and reflex tachycardia with blood pressure increasing or decreasing. Albuterol in higher dosages has been reported to aggravate angina, myocardial ischemia, or cause atrial or ventricular arrhythmias. Pulmonary edema has been reported in pregnant patients receiving intravenous albuterol. Postmarketing reports have included hypotension. Changes in heart rate of approximately 20% may be produced by 0.18 mg of albuterol by MDI. Aggravation of angina may be due to tachycardia produced by albuterol. Atrial fibrillation was reported in one patient when a spacer device was utilized with an albuterol inhaler, thus increasing the available dose for systemic absorption. Supraventricular ectopic beats and ventricular tachycardia have also been reported. Higher doses of albuterol should be used with caution in patients with cardiac disease, arrhythmias, or hypertension. All of these effects are dose-related and lower doses may be tolerated.
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