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ZECUITY ®

( sumatriptan iontophoretic transdermal system )

The first and only patch system designed to provide relief from migraine
• uncontrolled high blood pressure
• hemiplegic migraines or basilar migraines ; taken any triptan , ergot , or ergot-type medicines in the last 24 hours . Ask your doctor if you are not sure .
• severe liver problems ; or an allergy to sumatriptan , the medicine in ZECUITY , or any of the components in ZECUITY .
ZECUITY may cause other serious side effects including :
• injury during a Magnetic Resonance Imaging ( MRI ). ZECUITY contains metal parts and must be removed before an MRI .
• allergic contact dermatitis — a serious skin reaction where ZECUITY is applied .
• changes in color or sensation in your fingers and toes
• stomach and intestinal problems
• problems with blood circulation to your legs and feet
• medication overuse headaches
• serotonin syndrome — a rare but serious problem that can happen in people using ZECUITY , especially when used with anti-depressant medicines called SSRIs or SNRIs .
• increases in blood pressure
• serious allergic reactions . Get medical help right away if you have any of these symptoms : swelling of your face , lips , mouth , or tongue ; trouble breathing ; wheezing ; severe itching ; skin rash , redness , or swelling ; dizziness or fainting ; fast heartbeat or pounding in your chest ; or sweating .
• seizures .
The most common side effects of ZECUITY include pain , tingling , itching , warmth , discomfort or a change in the skin color at the application site of ZECUITY .
Ask your doctor if ZECUITY may be right for you .
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA . Visit www . fda . gov / medwatch , or call 1-800-FDA-1088 .
Please read the Important Information for ZECUITY on the next page .
Ask your doctor or visit zecuity . com for more information .