What is zolmitriptan tablets used for?
Zolmitriptan is used to treat acute migraine headaches in adults. It is not used to prevent migraine headaches and is not used for cluster headaches. Zolmitriptan works in the brain to relieve the pain from migraine headaches. It belongs to the group of medicines called triptans.
What are the side effects of zolmitriptan?
Zolmitriptan may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- feeling warm or cold.
- drowsiness.
- dry mouth.
- nausea.
- heartburn.
- sweating.
- dizziness or faintness.
What is the brand name for zolmitriptan?
What is Zomig? Zomig (zolmitriptan) is a brand-name prescription medication. It’s approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat migraine with or without aura. Migraine is a condition that can include severe headaches among other symptoms.
How many zolmitriptan can I take in a day?
Do not use more than 2 doses in any 24-hour period. Keep the oral disintegrating tablet in the blister pack inside the outer foil pouch until you are ready to take the medicine.
How fast does zolmitriptan work?
Some adult patients (12%) who used a single spray of ZOMIG Nasal Spray 5 mg felt relief in as soon as 15 minutes. The recommended starting dose is 2.5 mg.
What painkillers can you take with zolmitriptan?
Do not take other migraine treatments (such as other triptans or ergotamine) at the same time as zolmitriptan. Some people may benefit from taking a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory painkiller (such as naproxen) in addition to zolmitriptan. Your doctor will advise you about this if it is recommended for you.
What happens if you take too much zolmitriptan?
Call your doctor right away if you have any of the following problems after taking zolmitriptan: severe tightness, pain, pressure or heaviness in your chest, throat, neck, or jaw. shortness of breath or wheezing. sudden or severe stomach pain.
How long does zolmitriptan stay in your body?
The elimination half-life of zolmitriptan tablets is 2.5 to 3 hours, (see Section 5.2) and therefore monitoring of patients after overdose with Zomig tablets should continue for at least 15 hours or while symptoms or signs persist.