ZOMIG Reviews (ZOLMITRIPTAN)Average Rating: 4.2 (266 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare ZOMIG with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR ZOMIG | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | Migraines 2-4 times a month | Makes me very drowsy. Also, I need to urinate very often. Thats about it. | Simply wonderful. A life changer. Over the years, the pill takes a little longer to work and now it takes about an hour. I've had migraines for over 30 years and this is the best medicine I've tried. One downside is that Zomig is not a favorite of insurance companies...I'm now limited to four a month with a copay of $60. Worth every penny though. Tried the melting tablet (ZMT?) but it did not work for me although it is said to be identical to the tablet. | M | 45 | 5 years 5mg pill 1X AN | 2/5/2010 | 5 | migraines | My impression has been that Zomig eliminates the head pain and nausea but doesn't get rid of some of the other migraine related sensations like skin sensitivity and mild aura. These sensations could, of course, be side effects to Zomig which I am misidentifying as migraine sensations not eliminated by Zomig. | I go through bouts of migraines, sometimes every day, sometimes only 1 per month. My theory du jour is that they are largely triggered by atmospheric pressure. A 2.5mg dose of Zomig generally takes care of the head pain in about 2 hours, however I still know I have a migraine. Zomig has significantly improved my life. The main problem now is that I feel like an addict. When my supply of Zomig is low I get really anxious and my doctor always makes me feel guilty for wanting a renewal of the prescription. I hate being tied to this drug, but the alternative is lying down with my head wrapped in a towel hoping the pain will go away. | M | 43 | 2 years 2.5 to 5.0 1X AN | 2/12/2010 | 5 | migraines | none | works within one hr. very dependable. only medicine for migraines I have found that works this well. | M | 61 | 4 years 5mg spray 1X AN | 3/28/2010 | 5 | cluster migrains | none | only failed twice. | M | 64 | 10 years 5mg. 1X day | 5/17/2010 | 5 | migraine headaches | Usually none. One morning before work I took 5 mg and had to do a lot of getting up and down and had some light headedness; especially when lowering my head to look under cabinets and then standing up. 1st time ever (I also had taken 800 mg of ibuprofen because I had a sore bad-don't know if one had anything to do with the other-so I now refrain from mixing the two.) | My dad suffered from migraines his whole life and sadly never really got any relief. The first time I took Zomig and my headache floated away I though it was a miracle. It has never failed me...never. Unfortunately I have not been able to afford insurance for many years and it is a difficult a least to keep a stash on hand. I HAVE to have it when I get a migraine as nothing else will help. Be careful buying them from Canada, the Chinese make imitations that only the real migraine sufferer with know are fake...God bless Doctors that get samples and the barter system. It really is a great break through but my wife keeps telling me it going to kill me someday. At least the last 9 years have been a blessing if it does kill me. | M | 61 | 9 years 2.5 & 5 mg 2X W | 10/2/2010 | 5 | Persistent migraine | Headaches like migraine but eminating from sinus area. | I am third generation who suffers from migraines. I used to get a couple a year when I was in my early teens which have escalated frequency wise over the years. I was prescribed zomig about 5 years ago by a Consultant. I found them to be fantastic and cured me with no side effects within an hour. Since taking them however my migraines have become more and more frequent to the degree that I now wake up at 5.30am every morning to take a zomig so that I can get up a few hours later. I have taken a zomig every day now for about two years. I believe that I am now adicted to them and that it is the zomig that is now causing the migraines. I try periodically to go cold turkey but I can have a debilitaitng migraine for up to 4 or 5 days and eventually I give in and take a zomig and I am back to normal within an hour again. They are fantastic but please be careful that you don't become addicted. I find it very worrying to read some of the reveiws on this website especially the potential links to heart problems… | M | 45 | 5 years 2.5mg 1X day | 12/31/2010 | 5 | severe headaches | None | In about two hours headaches started to go away. A few days later another headache. I took the 5mg Zomig that disolves in the mouth...heache gone in about 2.5 hours. Absolutely no side effects. It has worked great for me. | M | 60 | 2 weeks 5mg 1X AN | 7/11/2011 | 5 | severe migraine | i took the tablet form not the melt in the mouth but 15h later i still have a horrible metallic taste in my mouth. | M | 52 | 1 days 2.5mg 1X day | 2/24/2012 | 5 | Migraines | Slight stiff neck. Slightly tired like I just want to doze off. I've been taking it for about 6 years and this nasal spray has never--ever--let me down. No matter how bad the headache, it will be gone within an hour-- tops. It has changed my life. | M | 56 | 4 days 5 mg | 11/28/2012 | 5 | Migraine Headaches | Mild dizziness/drowsiness for a few hours after taking the medication. | Zomig is fast and effective for stopping my headaches before they get out of control. I would prefer to take the Zomig-ZMT, but it contains aspartame which makes my headaches worse. If they replaced it with Splenda, it would be perfect. | M | 33 | 2 months | 5/21/2006 | 5 | Migraine Headaches | Sore throat (sometimes), weakness in my arms, sleepy feeling | This is the best migraine medicine I have ever had. Wish they'd of had this when I was a kid, my headaches were really bad (vomiting, alot). The side effects are nothing compared to the headache. I tried Immitrex once, it did nothing (for me). Zomig works in about 20-30mins for me. The sooner I take it the faster it works. My headache is usually completely gone with one dose and doesn't come back. | M | 35 | 1 years | 10/20/2005 | 5 | Migraines | First time I go to eat about an hour after taking Zoming, my jaw is tight and my mouth waters, just happens the once. As well very slight tingling in muscles in neck and upper back. | It is very effective when taken properly which is when you feel a migraine coming on, the longer you wait the longer it takes to work. I think in the 9 years I've been taking it I have only had to take re-dose less than 6 times and I get 5-6 migraines a month. | M | 40 | 9 years | 4/6/2007 | 5 | Migraine | very very slight muscle pain next day (as if I would have worked out), not bothering. the bigger issue is the frequent rebound effect, ie having migraine again on the next day (which is also treatable), sometimes 3-5 days in a row. | wonder pill (as all other triptans). Triptans work every time for me and changed my life. | M | 39 | | 1/12/2007 | 5 | Severe Migraines | When I take Zomig, I experience an extreme tightness in the neck and jaws, almost like a vise-grip being tightened around the back of my neck. I also experience a slightly metallic taste and temporary sore throat. However, once the vise-grip sensation occurs and reaches its peak (usually after 20 minutes), the headache and vise-grip sensation subside, leaving me a little drowsy, but without pain, typically an hour from that point I am fully functioning again with a slight tightness in my throat and a slight metallic taste. Also, I find after taking Zomig, that night I sleep like a baby. The biggest un-pleasantry I experience is lukewarm to warm water feels really hot. The medicinal effects last at least 48 hours for me. | Originally, my insurance would only cover 3 pills per month. I found out that you can have your Doctor contact your pharma insurance and overwrite their limits. Now I get 12 pills per month, and even though I don't use them all, I still fill it every month, just in case. Originally Doctors tried to put me on a prophylactic/preventative drug where I would have to take one pill each day. Then I found a different Doctor who could not figure out why other Doctors insisted on giving me one pill a day to prevent migraines when I don’t get migraines every day and I could just take a single pill whenever I get one, (maybe 1X every 3 weeks) that would guarantee relief for me within 30 minutes. If your Dr has not discussed Zomig with you, then you should discuss it with them. If for any reason (other then medical) they don’t want you to take it, or if they try to give you a one pill/day preventative, find a new Doctor. I have had migraines since 2nd grade, and it was not until | M | 34 | 9 years | 10/6/2008 | 5 | headaches | Horny 24/7 I love it and so does she!! | Yea Zomig! | M | 40 | 3 days | 10/3/2007 | 5 | Migraines | tingling in arms,fingers. tightness in jaw. hot flashes. I prefer to take a nap while it works. I get the strangest dreams and feel very rested when I wake up. 1-2 hours feels like all night. | Works every time, and fast. | M | 36 | 1 years | 8/19/2003 | 5 | Migraine | Sometimes it makes me sightly tired, almost drowsy. I think there is some rebound effect (I may begin to experience another headache within 24-36 hours) with Zomig also. | I have tried other triptans, but have had the best success with Zomig. It always works if I take 5 mg. Sometimes I will only take 2.5mg and that often works. | M | 65 | 3 years | 1/11/2005 | 5 | Migrain | Skin sensitivity | Have been taking since 2002 and find that no other medicine works as good. | M | 41 | 4 years | 2/15/2007 | 5 | Migraines | No side effects. Although, I do have a feeling of calm once the migraine lifts after using this medicine. | I have had migraines off and on since my 20's. I have not had a prescription in the last 25 years or so. After waiting out the migraines and using Advil with only sporadic and limited success, this medicine is wonderful. The first time I took it I could feel the migraine lift at about one hour. It was completely gone within two to three hours. The next two times, the migraine started to lift after 40 minutes and was gone within an hour. So far, it works for me. | M | 51 | 2 months | 5/20/2007 | 5 | Migraine | M | 30 days | 1/8/2008 |
ZOMIG (ZOLMITRIPTAN): Zolmitriptan is used to treat migraines. It helps to relieve headache, pain, and other migraine symptoms (including nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light/sound). Prompt treatment helps you return to your normal routine and may decrease your need for other pain medications. Zolmitriptan belongs to a class of drugs known as triptans. It affects a certain natural substance (serotonin) that causes narrowing of blood vessels in the brain. It may also relieve pain by affecting certain nerves in the brain. Zolmitriptan does not prevent future migraines or lessen how often you get migraine attacks. FDA Approval Date: 1997-11-25 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)