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Zolmitriptan

A triptan used for the acute treatment of migraine attacks in adults.

Clinical information

Common uses

treating migraine attacks, with or without aura, in adults

Common side effects

dizziness
sleepiness
tingling
tightness or pressure in the neck, throat or jaw
feeling sick and dry mouth

Cautions

not for people with heart disease, past stroke or uncontrolled high blood pressure
not for preventing migraine or for cluster headache
chest, throat or jaw tightness can occur
overusing migraine medicines can itself cause headaches

Interactions

other triptans or ergot medicines — do not use within 24 hours
MAO-A inhibitors — do not use within 2 weeks
serotonergic medicines — risk of serotonin syndrome

Pregnancy: animal studies suggest possible harm — talk to your doctor

Reference information, not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist. Source: DailyMed, dailymed.nlm.nih.gov, zolmitriptan tablets label, setid e6628b7a-0b63-4e6f-a5e7-2fa195265235 (accessed 2026-08-16)

Approved brands & formulations4

Brand name	Dosage form	Strength	Importer	Category
Zolmitriptan	Tablet	5 mg	—	POM
Zolmitriptan	Nasal preparations ( Spray )	5 mg/puff	—	POM
Zolmitriptan	Nasal preparations ( Spray )	2.5 mg/puff	—	POM
Zolmitriptan	Tablet	2.5 mg	—	POM