Treatment with Zolmitriptan, also known as Zomig

Effect

Zolmitriptan is specifically developed to treat migraine attacks. It works in the brain by inhibiting the release of certain neurotransmitters and constricting blood vessels.

60-80% of patients with migraine experience relief from their attacks. In 30-40% of cases, the headache may return after a few hours. In such instances, the treatment can be repeated after a minimum of 2 hours.

Side effects

The most common side effects are chest tightness, palpitations, fatigue, nausea, muscle soreness, and a warm sensation in the body.

Precautions

Zolmitriptan must not be used if you have previously had a stroke or heart attack, or if you have very high blood pressure.

Zolmitriptan should be taken no more than twice a day and a maximum of 9 days per month to avoid medication-overuse headache.

What dosage should you take

Zolmitriptan is available in several different formulations:

Tablets 2.5 mg

Orally disintegrating tablets 2.5 mg

It is important to take zolmitriptan as early as possible during a migraine attack to achieve the best effect. However, if you have migraine with aura, you should wait until the aura has ended. 

If there is some, but not sufficient, effect from the first dose, the treatment can be repeated after a minimum of 2 hours.