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cluster migrains
by Reviewer89132
on May 17, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 64.0 Side effects: none Time taken and dosage: 10 years5mg. 1X D Review: only failed twice.
Migraines
by Reviewer89133
on April 29, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 55.0 Side effects: I always feel like I'm coming down with a cold--scratchy throat and blocked ears. This happens 100% of the time. Time taken and dosage: 5 years2.5 mg 1X AN Review: I'm curious if others have the same side effects as I have. 
Migraine
by Reviewer89134
on April 25, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 23.0 Side effects: Muscle weakness and myalgia (muscle pain, it seems like it's making my creatine kinase level go up if I take it after or on the day following a good workout). A little fatigue also for the rest of the day... Time taken and dosage: 4 years2.5 mg 2X M Review: Really useful medication. Before Zomig I relied only on Fiorinal which gave me rebound headaches, made me high so I couldn't use my head to study, do an exam, etc. I switched to Zomig after I almost failed an exam because I was too stoned on Fiorinal and I must say that I'm really satisfied with Zomig (except for the muscle pain).
chronic migraines
by Reviewer89135
on April 5, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 34.0 Side effects: I become very tired within an hour of taking, also experience flu-like symptoms, sore throat, fatigue and tightness of chest, for up to 24 hours. Time taken and dosage: 2 years5 mg 3X W Review: Despite the side effects, I have been on several migraine medications and have had the most success with Zomig.
migraines
by Reviewer89136
on March 28, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 61.0 Side effects: none Time taken and dosage: 4 years5mg spray 1X AN Review: works within one hr. very dependable. only medicine for migraines I have found that works this well.
Frequent Migraines
by Reviewer89137
on February 25, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 27.0 Side effects: Muscle aches/soreness, sore throat, "cotton mouth" (gross taste several hours later), nausea, occasional vomiting (that could be from the migraine though), nasal spray tastes HORRIBLE, fatigue, breast tenderness, and nose tenderness (nasal spray). The dissolving tablets knock me out for several hours, while the nasal spray does not. Time taken and dosage: 3.5 years5 mg 1X W Review: I have been using the nasal spray for about 3 1/2 years. It works VERY quickly (usually within a few minutes), but the side effects are not very fun. It beats having a migraine though. The self-dissolving tablets I just started using a couple of months ago. They take longer to work, but don't taste as bad. I still use both. However, Triptans should only be used a max of 2x per week because of the risk of heart problems. I take both with a little food and ginger ale or sprite to calm my stomach. Gum also helps get rid of the taste. Amazing medicine, has changed my life for the better!
migraines
by Reviewer89138
on February 12, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 43.0 Side effects: 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. Time taken and dosage: 2 years2.5 to 5.0 1X AN Review: 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.
Migraines 2-4 times a month
by Reviewer89139
on February 5, 2010
Sex: M
Age: 45.0 Side effects: Makes me very drowsy. Also, I need to urinate very often. Thats about it. Time taken and dosage: 5 years5mg pill 1X AN Review: 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.
Migraine 2-3 times a month
by Reviewer89140
on January 22, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 52.0 Side effects: My skin is sensitive to hot and cold temperatures for a while.Jaw a little painful when eating and heaviness in limbs, some joint pain. These side effects are worth the relief from the pain however. Zomig has changed my life, I used to spend 3 days in bed with the curtains closed, very sensitive to light, sound and smells. I can be up and running within an hour. Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: I am on 2.5mg pills, sometimes I need to take another on the same day but not that often. Taking the second pill will make me feel very drowsy, I will not drive on those days. Occassionally, if my migraine contines for a few days and I take Zomig I will experience a slight depressed feeling.
Migraine
by Reviewer89141
on January 21, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 60.0 Side effects: The unpleasant taste of the nasal spray trickling down the back of my throat. Occasionally pretty bad fatigue but this is nothing compared to a migraine. Time taken and dosage: 8 years Review: I think it is a tremendous step in migraine cure. I can feel effects of the nasal spray (5mg) working within minutes. Amazing. Very occasionally it simply has not worked but 9/10 times it starts to bring relief extremely quickly
Frequent Migraines
by Reviewer89142
on January 14, 2010
Sex: F
Age: 40.0 Side effects: Very bad stomach ache, inability to concentrate, sleepiness, sadness, body feels "heavy" - like i'm made of lead, muscles ache - especially the legs. Time taken and dosage: 9 years Review: Zomig almost always gets rid of the migraine as long as i gauge the correct dose for the severity of migraine (anywhere from 2.5mg to 10mg for one migraine). However, sometimes I try to take less than I need in an effort to minimize side effects.
Cluster Migraine (Type 1)
by Reviewer89143
on November 9, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 61.0 Side effects: Slightly sleepy at times after taking. Time taken and dosage: 5 years Review: Fantastic drug. Works for me every time.
Migraine
by Reviewer89144
on October 19, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 26.0 Side effects: Burning/tingling of the face and scalp, crushing sensation of the head and chest, "hangover" symtoms for a full day afterwards like tiredness, confusion, absentmindedness. All side effects pale in comparison to a 3 day migraine. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: I have spells that last about three weeks during which I will suffer migraine almost every day, and then I will feel great for a few weeks and the cycle starts again. During the beginning of the cycle, one 2.5 pill does the trick, after a week or so I find that the one pill only works about half the time, I will take another pill 2 hours later.
migraine
by Reviewer89145
on October 12, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 24.0 Side effects: Sore throat, muscle/joint aches, fatigue, unsteadiness--sometimes dizziness/lightheadedness and nausea as well. Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: I first tried the 2.5mg, but almost always needed 2 doses. The 5mg usually does it, but I can't really function well for a few hours after I take it. It works best if I can rest/sleep for a few hours after, and then I usually do fine although I sometimes feel unsteady or a little "off" for a while. Does a reliably good job with the migraines.
chronic migraine
by Reviewer89146
on September 25, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 53.0 Side effects: I try to go to sleep after taking one 2.5 pill. I get mild muscle aches (like I'd worked out at the gym hard) after waking up if the pill worked. This is not a problem- I consider it a good thing because the headache is always completely gone if I feel the achiness. Time taken and dosage: 9 days Review: great drug - pretty much lets me have a normal life untroubled by the migraines. Have been on it about nine years - use about 12 2.5 tabs per month. Imitrex did not work nearly as well for me. My neuro seems concerned about potential side effect on cardio system - has tried me on blood pressure meds, Depakote, Topamax - all not good though I gave all a good try. I get about 4 headaches per month - but usually can abort/manage with Zomig quite well.
Migraines
by Reviewer89147
on September 18, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 37.0 Side effects: Side effects are the burning/ tingling in hands and face especially in warm/ hot water. BUT THEY ARE NOTHING compared to the pain of a migraine. And it lets you know the drug is working and you do not need to take another dose. I think any side effect is better than a Migraine. Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: It is so important to take this at the first signs of migraine even when you do not feel that bad- this is only going to get worse- 100% of the time. 
Migranes
by Reviewer89148
on September 17, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 38.0 Side effects: muscle aches, back pain, skin feels sore and bruised, pain in legs, thighs, arms and neck. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: I only took one tablet, but my body hurt so bad I decided to deal with the headache. Maybe I don't have migranes, just severe headaches.
migraines
by Reviewer89149
on September 1, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 44.0 Side effects: NONE Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: Zomig has been a revelation for me and cures within an hour of taking. Fabulous
Migraine
by Reviewer89150
on August 26, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 43.0 Side effects: Immediate side effects: tightness in the neck, jaw and shoulder region. Burning sensation of the nasal region, sensitive teeth and gums, overall skin sensitivity (breasts, nose, gums, almost a feeling of sunburn). I also experienc some urinary frequency, burning. Other side effects which tend to take a bit longer to show up, like the next 12-48 hours: joint and muscle pain and stiffness. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: I have had headaches, both tension and migraine types, since my teenage years. If I let a tension headache go, if over-the-counter medication doesn't help, or Fioricet doesn't help, then I can get a full blown migraine. About three months ago, I had been suffering with a migraine for over two weeks. The pain was so bad I was willing to try anything. My neurologist gave me samples of Zomig (Imitrex side effects were so bad). I was afraid to try the Zomig as I thought it would have the same side effects as the Imitrex. I was wrong. I did have the neck and jaw tightening but nothing like I did with the Imitrex. I finally got some relief with the Zomig. It took three 5 mg tablets but it was a life saver. I am so thankful to have it. For the pain relief Zomig gives, I will gladly deal with the side effects. It does work more effectively if you take it before a full blown migraine attack. Thank you, thank you, thank you for this incredible help. It is however way too expensive; particularly if you have no medical insurance!
migraines with aura
by Reviewer89151
on August 24, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 44.0 Side effects: some tingling in my jaw when I eat, some swelling of hands and feet, sluggishness,tired, groggy, thirsty - but the migraine feels "covered" and the pain relief is worth it. Time taken and dosage: 4 years Review: I have been taking 2.5 to 5mg about 8 times a month and it works 90% of the time. You have to experiment when the "window" of time is best for you to take it. I get aura up to 24 hours before I get pain, but I have to wait for the pain to start before the Zomig works. If I take it too early - it doesn't help - same thing with too late. I've used all the others, but this one works the most consistently with the least annoying side effects for me. I am sad that it is so expensive because that makes you think twice before you want to take it. Sometimes I can start with 2.5 and then take another 2.5 about another hour later if the migraine is not completely "covered". Only a few times do I have to take more. I remember the days before triptans so I count my blessings every day.
migraines
by Reviewer89152
on August 20, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 56.0 Side effects: slightly tired and a little dizziness Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: Zomig has been a miracle for me. It has changed my life. Zomig has never not worked for me. Even if it takes 2 hours to work that is NOTHING compared to a 24 hour migraine. THANK YOU, MAKERS OF ZOMIG!
Migraine
by Reviewer89153
on August 20, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 32.0 Side effects: Feel like I probably shouldn't drive, floaty. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: Clears migraine fast, side effects are not bad in comparison with being faced with migraine for days.
Migraine
by Reviewer89154
on July 29, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 49.0 Side effects: Tiredness, helps me to sleep when taken at night. Overall aches.Very stiff and aching hands and fingers especially overnight. Can only attribute to lessening of blood flow. Time taken and dosage: 5 years Review: This is the only medicine that works with side effects I can handle. I usually take 1/2 a 2.5mg tablet, repeated the next day if necessary. The only worrying part is I have now developed this extreme stiffness and ache in my fingers and hands as though the blood isn't flowing properly. Been taking Zomig for 5 years now and this side effect is a very recent development.
Severe Migraine
by Reviewer89155
on July 15, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 34.0 Side effects: Sore throat, extreme fatigue,tasted medicine in mouth, sedated feeling Time taken and dosage: Review: I consider myself having above & beyond severe migraines! I can have on everyday for 2 weeks, or less often. I take zomig nasal spray for every migraine, and I don't even know if it's safe to take everyday like that?? I wouldn't care though at the time, as long as it gives me relief! I've tried every pill and therapy for migraines and Zomig nasal spray is the only one that helps!
migraines
by Reviewer89156
on June 29, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 25.0 Side effects: increased urination, tightening of neck muscles. Zomig also makes me extremely dizzy and just 'out of it.' I tend to become very aware of all of my body parts, especially my fingers, toes and tongue; all of which become extremely sensitive. Time taken and dosage: 9 months Review: Overall I find it works. The sooner you take zomig the faster the migraine goes away. I've only been getting migraines for about 2 years now and this is the only prescription I've had so far. I feel very sorry for anyone who has to pay for this drug as it is incredibly expensive, though luckily I have a drug plan which covers the entire cost of this medication and does not limit me to only a certain number of pills per month. I would recommend zomig to any migraine sufferers. Before I started this medication my migraines would last at least 24 hours. If I take Zomig early enough the migraine tends to go away completely in under 2 hours.
migraines
by Reviewer89157
on June 26, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 52.0 Side effects: Slight difficulty swallowing, sensitivity to pressure on skin is weird but not disturbing, slightly spacey feeling, loss of appetite, slight dizziness, but gets rid of migraine within an hour Time taken and dosage: Review: I've found the most cost effective way to take Zomig is to get the 5mg dosage and purchase a pill splitter, 2.5 mg. works just as well for me and in fact, sometimes I can get away with splitting the pill into quarters (1.25mg)I find it works best for me to take it at night if I can, I have read that taking Zomig in conjunction with Aleve helps the Zomig work better and I've found that to be true, but you might want to do some research on that yourself before trying it.
migraines
by Reviewer89158
on May 28, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 27.0 Side effects: Within 15min I can feel a sense of relief. Sometimes I get a tingling feeling when eating after I take one, and the top of my head is sensitive. The few times I have had to take the second dose, it made me a little tired. Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: This is the best medication I have found, I have been on several. I feel like I have my life back. I used to get them and not be able to function at all. With three young kids,it was a nightmare to have one. I no longer dread getting a migraine. My insuance will only let me have 9 pills every 30 days, but I can usually pick up a sample from my Dr. if I run short.
migraines
by Reviewer89159
on May 25, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 56.0 Side effects: Muscle weakness, soreness, scattered thoughts, rebound headaches, overall feeling of wellness not good. dosage 2.5mg. Time taken and dosage: 15 years Review: I learned to only take a quater of a 5mg tablet after years of these side effects. A HUGE improvement when taking only a fraction of the pill. I took half of a 5mg for years and suffered the side effects of too much medicine the amount your body needs may vary so experiment with the dose. My life has changed since I got the dose right.
migraines 3 to 4 times a week 20 yr
by Reviewer89160
on May 24, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 59.0 Side effects: depressed, tired and increased effect on the water works,needing to go more often Time taken and dosage: 6 days Review: Have been taking zomig for approx 6 years best drug so far stops headaches in about 1 hour lately require more than 1 pill now require second dose very expensive drug
Recurring migraines
by Reviewer89161
on May 22, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 46.0 Side effects: Same as with other triptans, just not at first: tightness in esophagus, aching legs, need for second dose. Also have unpleasant taste and feeling in back of throat after using the 5mg spray. Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: As with all the triptans, it works for awhile then the same side effects appear. I have been getting fewer migraines overall, though. I'm also taking Pamelor, which could account for the fewer attacks. After reading some other people's side effects, I wonder if other changes I am going through are a result of using triptans or the process of perimenopause. There is a strange type of forgetfulness, unlike the usual "walk into a room & forget why" thing. Breast tenderness, swelling, & weight gain. I am also taking Advair for asthma. The doctors swear it's safe to take both. 
migraine headaches
by Reviewer89162
on May 18, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 55.0 Side effects: Would always make my joints hurt...hands, feet, ankles, knees. Just had a mild heart attack at 55. Very active and healthy.The cardiologist thought Zomig may be the cause. No history of heart problems. Workout regularly. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: Zomig was very good at helping with my headaches after 1 hour. Never liked how I felt the next day or two but felt it was worth it to get rid of the headache. Would usually take 3 to 5 per month.
Migraine
by Reviewer89163
on April 23, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 34.0 Side effects: Drowsiness. Excessive yawning when the migraine starts to go away. Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: Sometimes the Zomig won't get rid of the migraine. It's a gamble whenever I take one, but they work most times I guess.
migraine, 1-2x a month
by Reviewer89164
on April 10, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 38.0 Side effects: I use the nasal spray, so about 10 mins after taking it, I have painful drainage in my throat. The rest of the day, my throat is sore, even my mouth - it hurts to open wide. My nose is also sore, as if someone's punched me, although not hard. My muscles get tense and somehow loose at the same time. It's hard to describe in words. It takes the headache pain away within 30-45 mins, but I feel lousy for about 2 hours after, sometimes more. It depends on the migraine. Today's isn't good. :( Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: It generally works quite well, although its effectiveness seems to have diminished over the years. I've been using it for .. hmm, about 3 years, and this last 6 months or so have not been as successful as I hope.
Acute, Chronic headaches
by Reviewer89165
on April 8, 2009
Sex: M
Age: 17.0 Side effects: extreme muscle soreness, bad joint pain, bad taste in throught, jaw hurt when chewing, head doesnt work right Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: 2nd worst medicine I have ever been on. I had severe headaches every day for a month strait, and then I started taking this. After I took one, I had to lay down, and became totally disfunctional, in a large amount of pain, and I have a good pain tolerance. The headaches went away, but I was in so much pain I didnt notice half the time.The real problem however, is that I stopped taking them, but the very bad side effects are coming back slowly, exactly like they were when I took it before. It has been about 2 weeks since Ive takin one, and now the side effects of it are almost back full force. Has this happened to anyone else? 
Migraines
by Reviewer89166
on March 31, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 18.0 Side effects: Swelling of fingers, feet and face. Feeling of being bruised - primarily on legs and arms, muscular stiffness and weakness. Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: Drug works well to take away migraine- but side effects are pretty bad.
migraine headache
by Reviewer89167
on March 20, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 61.0 Side effects: none Time taken and dosage: 5 years Review: I cut my 5mg tablet into quarters and take one with an Excedrin Migraine tablet. It works perfectly almost every time and saves $$$$
Severe Migraines
by Reviewer89168
on March 7, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 50.0 Side effects: general weakness drowsiness Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: Best drug ever.. stops my migraines in about two hours rarely do I need a second 5mg.
Migraine about 3 times a week
by Reviewer89169
on March 5, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 61.0 Side effects: Very few at first but increased over years. Frequent urination, feeling dopey, disoriented, edgy, hard to concentrate, breathless, very tired. Can't drive after taking them. Effects last for the rest of the day but get easier. Time taken and dosage: 11 years Review: Relieves the pain within an hour. Works even if attack has developed but sometimes have to take co-codomol a few hours later. About once in 2 months doesn't work. Then I use Immigram injection. Side effects a nuisence but much easier to cope with than migraine. No prophylactics worked.
migraine 1-2 per month for 25 years
by Reviewer89170
on March 4, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 50.0 Side effects: Tight feeling around neck, painful throat especially with hot drinks, feel a bit woozy Time taken and dosage: 5 months Review: Miracle cure, only discovered it 5 months ago, have only needed to take one each time - compared to (in the past) taking about 10 Syndol and 12 Ibuprofen each time and still in pain for 3 days! I will definitely try taking a half-dose next time since reading these ratings though, for finanacial reasons and to reduce the medication intake.
Migraines
by Reviewer89171
on February 25, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 55.0 Side effects: None Time taken and dosage: 5 years Review: Faster acting than the other tryptans. I take a 5mg tablest and cut it into quarters. I am able to manage my headaces with that.
migraine
by Reviewer89172
on February 16, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 36.0 Side effects: same as every one: pain in jaw when eat. tiredness, feeling funny (high speed) when it works. make migraines worth is it doesn't. now migraines come back following day. need to eat bread. stomach pain. legs pain. Time taken and dosage: 15 years Review: after 15 YEARS, migraines are not always gone right away. need to RELAX more.. very anxious when just taking zomig, even if it doesn't work. slower to act. more rebounds. Now i am learning other way. i wish when i was 20 years old, someone will have take my hand and told me to change my lifestyle instead of take pills. Now when the zomig doesn't work, and the migraine get overboard the pain is so high: it is like my eyes are getting out of my head. like a stroke. btw can one die from a migraine? only once i vomit i get some seconds of peace..
migraines
by Reviewer89173
on February 9, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 49.0 Side effects: Initially, occasional jaw tension that lasted one hour. It was not bothersome. The side effect went away after one to two years of using the drug. Time taken and dosage: 8.5 years Review: unbelievably effective. At first, I had to lie down to allow the medication to work, and it still does work faster if I can do that. However, I do not always have that luxury. So, if I take it on the go, then I have to wait a little longer. Works better than Imitrex for me.
Recurring migraies
by Reviewer89174
on January 29, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 45.0 Side effects: Bad taste in back of throat. Minimal muscle aches. Stuffy nose feeling. Some gripping indigestion. Time taken and dosage: 9 months Review: Nasal Spray. Don'tknow if I'm getting full dose when I sneeze afterward, Often need second dose. Does have fewer side effects for me than Imitrex.
Migraine Headaches
by Reviewer89175
on January 8, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 25.0 Side effects: Annoyingly Frequent Urination, Very Tired after taking, Works better if I sleep, Very sore muscles feels like my whole body is bruised, Somtimes sore throat in gland area. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: I have had migraine headaches since I hit puberty. In fact I ended up getting an ulcer from all of the over the counter medication I took to try and relieve my pain. Nothing worked until I started to take this medicine. This drug is a life saver, I don't know what I would do without it!The side effects are no picnic, but not taking this medicine or not being able to take it has had me in the hospital a few times. I become so sick vomiting that I cannot keep anything down including medicine. At that point I have to have drugs intravenously to stop the vomitting and pain. So I will take a few annoying side effects over the emergency room any day!This drug is a life saver, I don't know what I would do without it!
Migraine Headaches
by Reviewer89176
on January 2, 2009
Sex: F
Age: 38.0 Side effects: Tightness in jaw, tired, extreme muscle relaxation Time taken and dosage: 4 years Review: Migraine w/ and w/out aura since i was 10 are only relieved by Zomig.
Migraines
by Reviewer89177
on December 7, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 39.0 Side effects: Slightly sore throat, muscle weakness, sensitivity to warm water, fatigue and a very relaxed feeling. Time taken and dosage: 12 years Review: I have experienced migraines since early teens. Mine I believe are hormonal and predictable. I experience 2 headaches per month that last 3 days. My headaches were so intense that at times I wish I were dead then having to endure that pain for 3 straight days. Zomig was an absolute life saver! I take zomig at the onset of my headache and it is usually gone within one hour. Even with the mild side-effects this is truly a wonder drug!!!
Migraine
by Reviewer89178
on November 29, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 24.0 Side effects: Extreme muscle soreness. I feel like I am bruised all over, especially in my breasts and legs. Sensitivity to warm water as if it was burning me. Sore throat. Slightly swollen hands. Did NOT make me tired, though--if anything, the opposite. Time taken and dosage: 6 times Review: For me, it takes the migraine away within an hour if I take it early enough.
Migraines
by Reviewer89179
on November 24, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 31.0 Side effects: Extreme fatigue, muscle weakness Time taken and dosage: 13 years Review: I have had migraines for 22 years and I think I have tried every medicine there is for migraines. Zomig 5 mg is the only one that takes the pain away. My only issue is that I am usually so tired from it, I still can't fully function, but at least the pain is gone!
Migraines
by Reviewer89180
on November 3, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 42.0 Side effects: I usually don't experience any side effects with a 5 mg dose, however, one time I became desperate to thwart off a headache before going to work and took 10 mg (because the aura kept getting worse), and I experienced tightness in my neck, chest and jaw. For a couple hours after taking the 10 mg dose, my mouth and saliva glands felt puckery and I had a sore throat when drinking and/or eating. I've never had those side effects before after taking only 5 mg. But the bottom line is it kept the headache away. Time taken and dosage: 9 years Review: I LOVE Zomig!!! I had taken Cafergot for years, but then it was discontinued. Imitrex does nothing for me. My doctor, who has migraines too, prescribed Zomig back in 1999 because it worked for him. Zomig has given me my life back. There has only been a handful of times when it hasn't worked, and that's only because I couldn't get to my medicine quick enough. For it to be the most effective, take it as soon as you see the first hint of an aura.
migrains
by Reviewer89181
on October 21, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 57.0 Side effects: frequent urination a little bit of a "floaty" feeling Time taken and dosage: 5 days Review: This drug gave me back my life before I took this drug I frequently had to leave work,because of severe pain and nauseaZomig works in about a half hour its wonderful!I will NEVER go anywhere without it.!
Migraines
by Reviewer89182
on October 19, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 53.0 Side effects: Within minutes of taking Zomig I begin to feel my body relax - I tend to feel a little "in the zone" but my migraines are always gone within 30 minutes Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: Zomig gave me back my life...............
Migraines
by Reviewer89183
on October 11, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 28.0 Side effects: felt like legs are bruised, kind of groggy, and "foggy". I use the nasal spray and the pain is gone with in 30 minutes. Time taken and dosage: 2 weeks Review: I love it!
Migraine
by Reviewer89184
on October 10, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 24.0 Side effects: Immediately after taking it, I felt a lot of pressure in my head, tight jaw, and I was very disoriented. I could not function as I normally do, I felt nauseated, I had cottonmouth, and I was drowsy. My whole body felt like I wasn't in it. Time taken and dosage: 2 weeks Review: After about and hour the side effects subsided, and I was fast asleep. When I woke up my whole body was sore, and my hands, feet, and legs were swollen; my hands more than anything. It was painful to walk. My headache was fully gone.
Severe Migraines
by Reviewer89185
on October 6, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 34.0 Side effects: 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. Time taken and dosage: 9 years Review: 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
Migraine
by Reviewer89186
on September 10, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 52.0 Side effects: I have severe muscle, joint pain a few hours after. also feel like my skin is sunburned, even the soles of my feet hurt when I walk. It is hard to straighten my back up when i fist get up. Time taken and dosage: 5 years Review: I can tolerate the side effects much better than the H/A . Usually 2 Zomig stops the pain and N/V. I had 2 -3 H/A a week for over 12 years , earlier this year , when I had some dental work . I had some bridge work several years ago and I had it redone this year because my gums were receding, the old bridge apparently had affected my bite , my H/A are now down to maybe once monthly.
Migraines without aura
by Reviewer89187
on September 7, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 55.0 Side effects: Slightly weird spaced out feeling, frequent urination, works better if I sleep, exhausted feeling afterwards Time taken and dosage: 4 years Review: It is the only pill that works, wish I had known about it years ago, I only heard about it from a friend, not my doctor. Am now using Zomig nasal spray (which I heard about from a radio programme) which works better because sometimes the pills are not absorbed if I wake up with a migraine. But my migraines are becoming more frequent & I wonder whether this is due to switching to the spray or something else. My big tip is use a hot water bottle where the pain is, that really helps - ice makes it much worse for me.
Menstrual Migraine
by Reviewer89188
on September 6, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 32.0 Side effects: A little weak at first but quickly went away Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: I used to get terrible headaches 2-3 times a month. Started Yasmin(oral contraceptive) 6 -8 months ago and my headaches became worse, last 2-3 days. Finally realized "menstrual migraines" A friend recommended Zomig. Tried it today at beginning of migraine....amazing. My headache was gone after 2 doses. It really is a miracle. I am not afraid of my next migraine.
MIGRAINES
by Reviewer89189
on August 26, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 39.0 Side effects: VERY RELAXED FEELING LITTLE TIGHTNESS IN JAW AND NECK LASTING MAYBE 1/2 HOUR. Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: ZOMIG IS THE BEST MEDS PUT ON EARTH FOR MIGRAINES. THANKYOU GOD!!!!
Migraine Headaches
by Reviewer89190
on August 23, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 40.0 Side effects: Slight skin sensitivity. Slightly dizzy and drowsy. Time taken and dosage: 1 months Review: Zomig is one of the first medications to help my migraines. I have been a migraine sufferer for years and my migraines tend to go in cycles and recently I went through a very bad cycle where I was having to take the Zomig almost daily. I also take Topamax and Neurontin for migraine prevention (which is usually very effective).I have tried almost every migraine medication out there - Imitrex, Maxalt, Axert. Maxalt and Axert both worked for a while, but I started developing bad sign affects from them and was unable to keep the medication down. I'm lucky my insurance covers 9 pills with a reasonable co-pay. I guess all insurance is different. Because the Axert was unreasonably expensive (and the I think the Maxalt was also). But, when you need the medication, what can you do?
MIGRAINES
by Reviewer89191
on August 20, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 57.0 Side effects: Sleepiness for 4 - 6 hours Time taken and dosage: 5 years Review: I suffered for years with migraines - auras, nausea, excruciating pain and weakness lasting days. This medication can be taken when the pain has already started and it stops it within 2 hours. A God send!
Migraines
by Reviewer89192
on August 6, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 27.0 Side effects: makes me feel warm, kinda drowsy, and muscle tenderness. Time taken and dosage: 6 years Review: I have read so many of these comments and they are all just like mine! I only get 6 pills a month through my insurance so I have to "ration" them out if you will...and I get quite a few migraines....usually more than I have pills. I am trying to also get pain killers from my docter like Darvocet. I am also on Topamax which my doctor just bumped me up to 200mg. Hopefully that starts to help keep them away more. But yes, I agree with all the ladies, this pill is a miracle drug! One pill takes care of a migraine for me usually and anyone who gets them knows that when you're in that kind of pain you'll do just about anything to get rid of it!! Thank God for Zomig!
Migraine
by Reviewer89193
on July 29, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 49.0 Side effects: Extra sensitive to hot water, frequent urination, slight feeling of "detachment", worst, though, VERY achy joints and bones. Time taken and dosage: 10 years Review: Despite side effects of Zomig, I must say it is a miracle drug for me. I usually have a migraine once a month, sometime two. Occasionally I have to take two tablets for complete relief. I take Zomig ZMT which seems to work faster. For best results, if possible, I lay down for about 30 minutes after taking.After a recent bout with already painful bursitis, I have had to decide on having the headache or the joint pain.
migraines
by Reviewer89194
on June 28, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 51.0 Side effects: tingling in mouth like I have just eaten something extremely sour, sensitivity to hot water. Muscle aches as well. Time taken and dosage: 8 years Review: It it the most effective drug I have ever used for migraines, within an hour I am pain free and able to carry on my normal activities, sometimes I am sleepy after taking it but not dazed or wiped out. I get frequent headaches and try to "stretch" the supply as long as I can, my insurance only covers 6 per month, I get at least 10 headaches per month so I always try to have spare doses on hand. It has been truly life changing for me. I did try topamax as a preventative med, and developed closed angle glaucoma from it, luckily it resolved on it's own.
migraine
by Reviewer89195
on June 5, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 51.0 Side effects: To the women who experienced breast pain.. you are not alone. My MD gave me this med for migraines as I was sick of the narcotics I had used.. vicodin, percocet, etc. I began to notice breast pain and hot flashes but since I am going through menopause I did not think it a problem but it has not decreased at all, as it has in the past. It is worse and it is awful. My dog leaned against me and my breasts hurt so much I almost screamed. Also I have some very scary memory loss, never had anything like this before. I have had a few times when I lost what I did one moment ago. I have memory issues anyway but never like this. But I attributed it to stress. I also have some mild water retention, swelling in my ankles, even though I work out, eat right... etc, but I took off my ankle socks yesterday and saw a big indentation where they ended. I searched for a while but could find nothing about these side effects until now. Thank God for this site! Please, any other women who encountered the b Time taken and dosage: 3 weeks Review: It does seem to work, but the side effects are not worth it. I have severe, chronic pain anyway and have found that Darvocet, a mild pain releiver works so much better than the strong stuff, so I use that now. But the search for a migraine med continues!
Migraines
by Reviewer89196
on June 1, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 47.0 Side effects: Dry mouth, overall feeling of well-being/relaxation in limbs (like after a glass of wine).If more than one dose, trouble getting the right words out. No real unpleasant side effects. Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: This medicine has been a godsend for me.The trick was learning to identify the onset of a "real" migraine vs not wanting to waste a pill the insurance company is so stingy with.The quicker I get the pill in my system, the more effective it is. Would not trade it for the world. A tip to others regarding insurance, my doc has been able to submit an override form a few times to increase the quantity.
Occasional migraines
by Reviewer89197
on May 6, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 49.0 Side effects: Tightness in jaw/neck, pressure in chest, tingling Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: Due to increasing migraines, my doctor gave me a sample of Zomig - 2.5 mg. These worked great, the nausea, headache, and "fogginess" went away completely. After the sample ran out, he gave me a prescription but for 5mg. I did not notice the difference in strength until I experienced side effects - tightness in my jaw/neck, tingling, pressure in my chest. I will go back to the 2.5 dosage and would recommend new patients start at the lower dose to see if it's effective.
Migraine
by Reviewer89198
on April 28, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 41.0 Side effects: Extreme joint/muscle pain, drowsiness, sore throat, chest tightness Time taken and dosage: 9 years Review: I don't know what I'd do without it. I get 9-12 migraines/mth & have for about 25 years now. I have to rotate that with a combo of Darvocet/Tramadol so I don't run out of painkillers in a month as insurance will only cover 12 Zomig/mth for my $50 co-pay!
Severe chronic migraines
by Reviewer89199
on April 17, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 36.0 Side effects: Slight drowsiness, that's ALL. Strange to read about others' experiences--for years, all prescriptions I tried had moderate to severe side effects, from feeling "high" to emotional distress, etc. I love Zomig because it completely removes the pain WITHOUT adding a druggy feeling (like Midrin used to for me, or Fiorinal). Time taken and dosage: 5 months Review: I take the 2.5 mg pill and it does the trick. So thankful.
migraines
by Reviewer89200
on April 13, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 56.0 Side effects: none Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: Works within 30 minutes
migraine headaches
by Reviewer89201
on April 12, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 64.0 Side effects: No side affects that I am aware of. Time taken and dosage: 10 years Review: Have had migraines since a teenager. Was on so much painmedication a one time a doctor said I was taking enough to kill a horse. No pain medication, even Oxycontin did not help. Only Zomig. Have been taking this for at least 10 years and don't know what I would do without it. I hate that you can only get a limited amount a month (I get 12 a month) but by cutting the 5 mg in half I can make it through a month before running out. I would take Zomig even if it was life threating because when the headaches were so severe I thought dieing would be better than the pain.
Miagraines
by Reviewer89202
on April 9, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 33.0 Side effects: The tip of my nose is very sensitive. Weird, huh. I also get very achy 3-4 hours after I take it. Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: I usually only need 1 pill if I catch it early, if I let it go, I take 2. But it does help. I have also take Frova, that work to and I don't get the side effects as I described above.
Migraines
by Reviewer89203
on April 9, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 43.0 Side effects: Mouth puckers up if you eat after taking it - hard to describe. Amost as if you ate something really sour. Maybe slight body soreness at times, but nothing significant. Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: The side effects are NOTHING compared to the relief this drug has given me. What a huge blessing it has been. An absolute lifesavor when nothing else would work!
Migraines
by Reviewer89204
on April 2, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 41.0 Side effects: Increased urination, tingling in jaw and neck, sensitive to water on my hands (odd tingling that kind of radiates), strange feeling of being more aware of the presence of my hair... Hard to describe. Time taken and dosage: 7 years Review: I used to take Imitrex but the side effects were extreme and unpleasant. I asked the doctor about Zomig as an alternative and it was the perfect medication for my migraines. The side effects are nothing and I would much rather deal with that little bit of weirdness than 3 solid days of intense migraine pain. Zomig is expensive but I tell you I would pay $100 for one pill if I had to. Just one suggestion. Take Zomig at the onset of migraine. The longer you wait the longer it takes the Zomig to work. I do have to retake it every so many hours but I don't care. As long as there is something that takes away the pain I'm happy, happy, happy.
Migrains
by Reviewer89205
on March 30, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 32.0 Side effects: Drowsiness Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: Miracle pill!!! In fact this works so well for me that I got mad at my doctor for not telling me about it before.
Cluster Headaches
by Reviewer89206
on March 26, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 28.0 Side effects: I was taking 5 mg Zomig for my migraines/cluster headaches and the first time I took one I thought I was going to die. The pain I felt was so much worse than the migraine I had. I cut the dissolvable tablet in half, but still continued having weird side effects. The pressure in my head and the back of my neck intensified. It felt like a ton of bricks were on the back of my neck and it felt like my head was between an apple corer. My throat felt like it was closing and there was pressure. I felt like I was "out of body". Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review:
very frequent migraines
by Reviewer89207
on March 24, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 67.0 Side effects: No side effects Time taken and dosage: 7 years Review: I have been taking Zomig for years, along with 2 or 3 Aleve (dr. prescribed). It often helps, when taken immediately upon perceiving a headache. I rarely need the second dose.
migraine headaches
by Reviewer89208
on February 28, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 25.0 Side effects: very mild- feel "groggy" kinda hungover, dizzy, sleepy, weak, burning sensation in face, hair on head is sore Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: Side effects aren't bad, overall it gets rid of the headache thats all i care about!
Migrain
by Reviewer89209
on February 28, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 28.0 Side effects: Immediatly after taking the Nasal spray I get a stinging feeling over my entire head. It then becomes a very hot sensation. I become very "out of it." MY head feels like it is not attached, i get dizzy, and nauseated. My legs feel like jello and my whole body feels weak. I also get very drowsy. I get cotton mouth. I become very thirsty and have frequent urination. I have trouble speaking (making my mouth form the right word.) AFter all the symptoms subside, which takes about 3 hours, my muscles are sore to the touch. My entire body is achey and weak and sore. If i take it during or right after my "aura" i do not get a migrain. I do, however, develope a "hangover' headache much like the headaches i get after a migrain. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review:
migraine
by Reviewer89210
on February 24, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 26.0 Side effects: tightness in jaw, tip of nose gets extremely cold. skin feels dry, dry mouth/bad breath, cold hands/feet, sensitivity to warm water. Time taken and dosage: 7 years Review: This is a wonder drug for me. I've had migraines since I was about 8 and suffered for so many years until this drug was introduced. Gets rid of headache within 45 mins. Can still function w/o having to lay down, though that would probably be best. Relief absolutely outweighs side effects.
migraine
by Reviewer89211
on February 16, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 43.0 Side effects: intense body aches! my entire body, especially my back & legs, feel bruised and sore for up to 6-8 hours afterwards. sleepiness. dry mouth & eyes. "thick" tongue/speech Time taken and dosage: 4 years Review: works a little better than some of other triptans but the body ache side effects are worse. Interestingly, pharmacists & doctors that I've asked about this side effect tell me that they've never heard of it. ??? However, I don't get the chest pressure and shortness of breath with zomig that I do with Imitrex.
Migraines
by Reviewer89212
on January 22, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 59.0 Side effects: Go into a deep sleep if I lay down after dose, arthritis pain increase next day (achy bones), frequent urination. If I get up and move around I am relaxed, but not drowsy and can work. Time taken and dosage: 7 years Review: ALL side effects well worth the relief from migraines! Pain relief takes 1-2 hours. Buy largest 5mg, disentegrating easily break in half or fourths to save, smaller doses work for me and you can redose if needed. Imitrex had tight chest and less effective, but worked. Life-long migraines, very thankful for this class of drugs have changed my suffering. 6-8 per month. After many years, I am tracing my trigger of headaches to additives and preservatives in packaged foods, drink powders (taco bell lemonade) and vitamin fortifiers. Read the labels, make it fresh.
Review
by Reviewer89213
on January 21, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 42.0 Side effects: extreme tightness in throat and chest - painful to swollow, seemed to intensify headache for a while, sore muscles, sleepy and sick feeling. Time taken and dosage: 2 times Review: Side effects not worth the eventual relief from the migraine
once a month migraines
by Reviewer89214
on January 20, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 26.0 Side effects: I first took this medicine last week for one of my migraines, I went to bed after taking this. I woke up with a very dry mouth, slightly disorientated, sleepy and I felt like i had been run over by a truck, everything from the top of my head to my toes and EVERYTHING in between felt bruised. THis lasted about 6 hours, I wasnt sure that the medicine caused this. Took another one in the middle of the night the next day and woke up feeling the same way, but at least the migraine was gone. Time taken and dosage: 5 days Review: Makes you feel achey all over, but works for the migraine.
Frequent Migraine
by Reviewer89215
on January 18, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 30.0 Side effects: Feeling of heaviness and drowsiness (want to lay around and sleep all day), frequent urination, slight nausea, warm water feels hot, weird feeling as it begins to work, indigestion Time taken and dosage: 4 years Review: I love this drug! I have experienced migraines since I was four and had no way to relieve the pain until now. It has been a lifesaver and the side effects, which I don't experience most of the time, are far more tolerable than the pain of migraine. I tried many other remedies before being prescribed Zomig and they didn't even touch the pain. There are only a couple of times a month that I get a migraine that Zomig does not seem to help, I call these my "super migraines" and they usually occur around my cycle. Overall this pill has been a lifesaver, I actually get to have a life versus spending days in bed with ice until the pain has passed. I use the disintegrating tablets and they are disgusting but they seem to work the best and fastest for me. I usually just swallow it like a regular pill so I don't have to taste it.
Migraine
by Reviewer89216
on January 13, 2008
Sex: F
Age: 43.0 Side effects: Funny puckering feeling in mouth if I eat something after taking it. Sometimes nausea. Time taken and dosage: 2 days Review: This drug has been a lifesaver for me! I try not to take it more than twice a month, so I save it for my really stubborn headaches that I can't get rid of. Works anywhere from a half hour to two hours. I take 2.5 mgs and find it just as effective as 5 mgs so why take more than I have to?
Migraine
by Reviewer89217
on January 8, 2008
Sex: M
Age: 0.0 Side effects: Time taken and dosage: 30 days Review:
migraine
by Reviewer89218
on December 31, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 45.0 Side effects: Tightness in chest, shortness of breath, tightness and severe soreness in lower back ribs. Time taken and dosage: 5 years Review: I have taken it for about 5 years. It works within 1 hour. At first side effects were much less severe. Now I'm not sure they are worth it. The rib muscle pain lasts for up to 7 hours. I used to take 5 mg and recently switched to 2.5 mg but oddly that has made the side effects worse. Thinking about switching to 5 mg in a nasal spray because people have reported that works within 10 minutes.
occular migraine
by Reviewer89219
on December 30, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 38.0 Side effects: Within 10 minutes of taking the dissolvable tablet, I felt nauseous, disconnected from what was going on in a sick way, uncomfortably hot, could not communicate well, and I was pass-out sleepy. I was 35 minutes from home at the vet's office with my child and cats -- hence the migraine -- and suddenly felt stranded. Time taken and dosage: 2 times Review: This was the second time I took the medicine. The first time was not as bad. SCARY experience!!! I will not take it again. It did get rid of the headache, however.
infrequent migraines
by Reviewer89220
on December 11, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 61.0 Side effects: Nausea, malaise to extreme tiredness requiring that I sleep foran hour or two, generally feeling lousy, which lasts all day. Time taken and dosage: 4 years Review: Side effects aside, when I take this drug immediately when I getthe aura I never get pain at all, and my pain used to be devestating and long lasting. I carry metal cylinders attached tomy key ring and pocketbook so I can grab it quickly. Side effectsare definitely reduced if I eat something starchy right afterward. This is a horrible drug to take on an empty stomache,but for me it's been a wonder drug.
Migraine
by Reviewer89221
on November 23, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 37.0 Side effects: The side effects didn't compare to the relief! I felt hot, but live in Michigan so went outside. My scalp and face/nose hurt to the touch but it was nothing compared to the headache I'd just gotten rid of! I also had a mild sore throat. The side effects lasted a couple of hours. Well worth the trade-off! Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: I have never had a migraine until just recently. I ended up in the emergency room since I didn't know what was happening. I was given a shot of Imitrex which only slightly helped. My doctor gave me Zomig to have on hand in case I got another one. I am so thankful I had it! I took it and got in a hot tub. By the time I got out of the tub, my headache was gone.
Migraine relief
by Reviewer89222
on November 10, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 56.0 Side effects: A strange and temporary lightness of body feeling that soon disappears, otherwise none. Time taken and dosage: 7 years Review: I have had migraines since I was a child. When I was first prescribed this drug by my physician I had a fear of taking it, but then when I finally took the plunge and took it I was magnificently surprised at how well it worked on my migraine and has since. I take the 2.5 mg tablet which takes anywhere between 1 and 1/2 to 2 hours to work, then like magic the migraine is gone. This is a lot better then my migraines lasting for 18 to 30 hours. I get about 8 or so headaches per month, I thought they would end with menopause but they haven't. D-A-R-N!This truly is a wonder drug for me.
Migraines
by Reviewer89223
on November 2, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 41.0 Side effects: Fuzzy thinking, facial pain (by my cheekbones), dizziness, extreme thirst, increase in urine output, and warm water feels hot. Gets rid of the migraine within 45 minutes usually. Side effects are much easier to deal with than migraines. Also, Zomig gets rid of the extreme fatigue I get with migraines. Within 2 hours I feel clear-headed. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: The side effects are less severe now that I've taken Zomig for 2 years.
migraines
by Reviewer89224
on October 24, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 34.0 Side effects: drowsiness, weakness in arms, legs, and hands, burning sensation in nose, frequent urination, more sensative to hot water Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: If helps my migraines if I take it as soon as I feel one coming on. Otherwise, it only helps if I take it and go to sleep for about 2 hours. Overall, it is worth the side effects to get rid of the headache. Side effects seem to be lessened if I take it with bulky food (bread, bananas, potatoes, etc).
Migraine once per month
by Reviewer89225
on October 12, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 33.0 Side effects: Strange heavy, almost swollen feeling in limbs, feeling of sunburn all over, warm water feels very hot, and mild muscle soreness, especially of my tush. General relaxing of tightness and a strange disconnect from what is around me. I've never taken an actual narcotic so this may be more evident for me than it is for most normal people. Time taken and dosage: 5 years Review: Couldn't live without it. Am finding, however, that after a few years of use, the effectiveness of the drug decreases. In the early days, one pill would totally eradicate the headache. Now I really do have to take one about every ten hours, up to three or four pills, before it is knocked out altogether.
headaches
by Reviewer89226
on October 3, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 40.0 Side effects: Horny 24/7 I love it and so does she!! Time taken and dosage: 3 days Review: Yea Zomig!
MIGRAINES
by Reviewer89227
on September 27, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 51.0 Side effects: DROWSINESS,TIGHTNESS IN THROAT, BRIEF PAIN IN JAW WHEN I FIRST EAT FOOD AFTER TAKING TABLET. Time taken and dosage: 5 years Review: ITS AN ESSENTIAL PART OF MY LIFE. ZOMIG IS THE ONLY TABLET THAT HAS WORKED SO QUICKLY AND EFFECTIVELY.
frequent migraines
by Reviewer89228
on September 14, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 59.0 Side effects: virtually none Time taken and dosage: 5 years Review: this is the only drug that works every time for me--it has changed my life!! I only worry about taking it too often, as I have a migraine about 3 times a week.
Migraines
by Reviewer89229
on September 10, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 40.0 Side effects: Slight tightness in the throat, tingling/numb feeling in the jaw and face (especially nose). Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: So glad that I've found something that works!! If taken at first sign of a headache...it works in about 30 minutes. I feel a little groggy but am able to do almost anything immediately after taking it.
Migraines
by Reviewer89230
on September 3, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 34.0 Side effects: Slight dizziness Time taken and dosage: 11 years Review: Miracle drug though once in a blue moon, it wont work. I have taken Imitrex nasal spray and it was awful. I am taking topamax after a stroke scare took me to the ER but it was just a bad migraine but it has too many side effects and almost ruined my relationship! Zomig rocks but I just get 4 pills a month with insurance. :-(
chronic migraines
by Reviewer89231
on September 2, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 36.0 Side effects: severe muscle aches over entire body - even hurts to touch my nose; frequent urination; fatigue/sleepiness; feel "funny" as it starts to work Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: works on the headache 90% of the time and usually takes 1-2 hours to work; headache seems to get slightly worse right before it gets better; have tried Relpax, Frova, Imitrex nasal, Maxalt MLT . . similar side effects and effectiveness; overall triptans are wonderful but sometimes dread the side effects even though it gets rid of the horrific pain of the migraine
Migraines
by Reviewer89232
on August 11, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 29.0 Side effects: fatigue Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: I find that it works great if taken in time. Take it early. I tend to take it to late, because of not wanting to waste a $24 pill on a non migraine headache.
monthly migraines
by Reviewer89233
on August 7, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 49.0 Side effects: Immediately and for about an hour after taking a 2.5 mg tablet, I have (apparently) Zomig-induced nausea (which I normally don't have with my usually occular migraines), and the headache actually worsens. Once the Zomig kicks in and my vision returns, I'm left with a general fogginess and sometimes a lingering headache for the remainder of the day, but I can function - much different than when I was taking Imitrex and couldn't live life for a few hours after the onset. Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: I've been getting migraines about once a month for the past 10 years. After reading others' comments, and having already been dissatisfied with Imitrex and a few other medications over the years, I'll probably try a different form of Zomig - the dissolving tablets sound like the alternative to try.
Migranes
by Reviewer89234
on August 2, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 35.0 Side effects: Slight tingleing in jaw, drowsy. The side effects were worse when I first started taking it. Now I mostly just get drowsey. Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: If I catch it right away, it goes away in about 30 minutes, sometimes it can take 2 or 3 hours, but it is so worth it. Nothing else has worked for me. I used to miss work because of the severe nausea of the migranes, now they don't effect my life.
migraine (perimenopausal)
by Reviewer89235
on July 6, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 48.0 Side effects: Acheness in cartilage-rich areas of nose, sternum and finger joints Time taken and dosage: 6 years Review: Zomig is the only medication we have found to aleviate the migraines I have developed during the last 10 years. I have been taking Zomig for about 6 years now, upwards of 10/month.The last 6 months have finally tapered down to about 3.
Migraines
by Reviewer89236
on June 28, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 27.0 Side effects: Severe stiffness and pain in neck and upper back. Muscle aches and weakness all over. Runny nose. Pressure in ears. Fatigue. If I get a chill, my scalp feels like it's on fire. Time taken and dosage: 3 weeks Review: It does relieve the migraine after about 3 hours.
migraine headaches
by Reviewer89237
on June 18, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 0.0 Side effects: Tightness in muscle of the neck and shoulders. Joint pain and skin sensitivity. Sore throat. Hot flashes. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: This medication took my migraine away after about 1 hour and with sleep. However, the side effects still made it difficult to function throughout the day. I can deal w/ the drowsiness, but everything else makes the medication almost unworthy of its effectiveness.
migraines
by Reviewer89238
on June 7, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 21.0 Side effects: tight chest, shortness of breath, sore throat, sore muscles, dry mouth, drowsiness, and hot flashes Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: Zomig makes my migraines go away in 5 minutes which is wonderful but the side effects are annoying but worth it to me.
migraine
by Reviewer89239
on June 6, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 55.0 Side effects: after taking the ordinary zomig for 4years noticed that there was a slight increase in the feelings of nausea and headache for the first 10 mins then it went. I moved onto the dissolving type and this has resulted in a lessening of this effect but still cures the migraine efficiently Time taken and dosage: 4 years Review: I have suffered from migraines since I was in my early teens.During menapause they became incredibly harsh and my doctor prescribed Zomig it has been incredible and I would recommend them to anyone. I now have the confidence in knowing that as soon as the sympton occur I take a tablet and within 30mins it has gone
Migraines
by Reviewer89240
on June 4, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 24.0 Side effects: With Zomig, 5mg: Heaviness/pressure in head and neck. Migraine and nausea increases before it gets better. Hot flashes. Overall "strange" feeling. These side effects last about an hour or 2 before all pain subsides. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: Though the side effects are unpleasant, and I usually can not take the drug unless I am prepared to sleep, I usually wake up with no migraine. I should also mention that I am on 100mg of Topamax (50mg twice a day) to prevent migraines, and I rarely get severe migraines anymore like I used to, therefore I feel the side effects much more side I am not used to them anymore.
Migraines
by Reviewer89241
on May 28, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 35.0 Side effects: Extreme weakness in arms legs wrists Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review:
Migraine
by Reviewer89242
on May 21, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 30.0 Side effects: I experienced tightness in throat, severe chest pain, sore jaw, weak and dizzy to the point of passing out, ringing in my ears, and a terrible feeling of anxiety while taking Zomig. I've never had a panic attack before, but that's almost the sort of reaction I had. I am highly allergic to it. Despite all that, it seems to make most of my migraines worse rather than better. It only works half the time. Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: I've tried many different migraine medications like Imitrex, Maxalt, Frova, Relpax, with various degrees of success. They either don't work at all, or I get the same side effects I do with Zomig. Relpax worked much better on the migraine, but with the same side effects. Midrin works a little bit better for me without the side effects.
Migraines
by Reviewer89243
on May 20, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 51.0 Side effects: No side effects. Although, I do have a feeling of calm once the migraine lifts after using this medicine. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: 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.
Headache - apparently migraine
by Reviewer89244
on May 15, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 51.0 Side effects: pain in upper arms when lifted above my shoulders the following day. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: I've been getting pretty severe headaches that last 2 to 3 days, every few weeks, for the past 2 years. OTC meds were no longer working, so my physician prescribed Zomig. I tried it for the 1st time yesterday, about 6 hours into my headache. After 1 hour 45 minutes, the headache was very suddenly GONE. Just GONE! I slept great last night and woke up headache free. I hope it continues to work for me....it was wonderful!
migraines
by Reviewer89245
on May 15, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 52.0 Side effects: none Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: I had been taking Maxalt, and it worked very well, but my insurance put it on a "non-preferred" list and it became extremely expensive. So I switched to insruance-covered Zomig. It is not nearly as effective as Maxalt. Maxalt works within 1 hour, usually 30 mn. Zomig takes 2 to 3 hours. Maxalt eliminates the migraine, Zomig reduces it. Overall the greater cost for Maxalt is offset by its greater effectiveness and no side effects. If you are not getting complete relief from Zomig, ask your doctor to get some free samples of Maxalt to try.
Migraines
by Reviewer89246
on May 1, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 47.0 Side effects: After taking, I become very fatigued and must sleep. When I wake up, NO HEADACHE, but I have swollen tongue, tight throat, heavy head and my skin is VERY sensitive to even the slightest touch. Even with all this, I'd have continued it except that the throat and tongue swelling is an unacceptable side effect to my doctor, who switched me to Maxalt before I had to start taking Topamax to prevent the frequency of my migraines. Time taken and dosage: 6 years Review: It works. Took between 30 and 60 minutes for mine to work, and usually I was asleep by the time it rid me of the pain, but it definitely WORKS!
Hemiplegic Migraines
by Reviewer89247
on April 25, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 20.0 Side effects: sore jaw, temporary feeling of being very hot Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: The first one I took (orally disintegrating kind) seemed to really help my migraine within a half hour and it didnt make me tired but I took a nap anyways. When I woke up, I was in more pain than Ive been in in several months. I took the second one and it did nothing for the migraine. Ended up taking several vicodin to help curb the pain- still not working. overall, very frustrating experience.
migraines
by Reviewer89248
on April 20, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 57.0 Side effects: ABSOLUTLY NO ADVERSE SIDE EFFECTS FOR ME. Time taken and dosage: 4 years Review: I CANNOT BEGIN TO TELL PEOPLE HOW GRATEFUL I AM THAT MY DOCTOR FINALLY PRESCRIBED ZOMIG FOR ME. I SUFFERED FOR YEARS & YEARS WITH HORRIBLE, AWFUL, WANT-TO-DIE MIGRAINES. THE DOCTORS TRIED EVERYTHING UNDER THE SUN FOR ME WITH NO RELIEF FROM THE TERRIBLE PAIN. FINALLY I WAS PRESCRIBED ZOMIG. FOR THE FIRST TIME IN YEARS I HAVE RELIEF FROM THE PAIN. THANK YOU TO THE MAKERS OF ZOMIG.
Migraine Headaches
by Reviewer89249
on April 20, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 34.0 Side effects: Euphoria feeling when migraine about lifted; sluggish, hard to lift arms above shoulders; jaw hurt to eat/drink for a short while; mild constipation the following day. Sometimes my neck hurts. Time taken and dosage: 6 years Review: I can't give Zomig a "5" because it has failed me sometimes, which is probably because, as I believe, we sufferers should have an arsenal of pain killers to go through. I had Imitrex stop working on me years ago, but now it works here and there again. I am extremely happy with Zomig ZMT, in that it works super fast. If I catch it in time, my headache is gone within the hour; if I don't, I can usually get relief in three hours. There have been occasional times when it did not work and I got rebound that I had to sleep off for two days. Most of this review has been with no migraine prophylaxis. I did take amitriptyline for a while which seemed to help the Zomig respond better. Due to the weight gain and my impending marriage, I recently started taking Topamax.
Migraines
by Reviewer89250
on April 6, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 40.0 Side effects: 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. Time taken and dosage: 9 years Review: 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.
MIGRAINES
by Reviewer89251
on April 3, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 48.0 Side effects: made me ill Time taken and dosage: 30 days Review: it didnt kill the headache. the side effects aren't worth it.
Migrane
by Reviewer89252
on March 27, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 31.0 Side effects: CHEST PAIN!!!!!! Been taking for 1 year and loved it however ended up in emerg with chest pain. They did ct scan and angiogram which both revealed nothing but chest pain was really scary. Doctor told me to discontinue as it is related to Zomig. Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: Started taking Zomig that you dissolve under your tongue. Switched to the one you spray up your nose at it worked much faster. Was really effective but it's not worth the side effects.
migraine
by Reviewer89253
on February 20, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 51.0 Side effects: My skin becomes very sensitive to hot water; slight muscle aches. No other side effects at all, so far. Time taken and dosage: 4 weeks Review: I can't believe I finally found something that zaps my migraines, usually in about an hour; for years I have had headaches that lasted for days at a time. With Zomig I take the pill when I am sure the pain is a migraine, and in an hour or so I'm able to go ab out my day. The minor side effects are not a problem for me.
Migrain
by Reviewer89254
on February 15, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 41.0 Side effects: Skin sensitivity Time taken and dosage: 4 years Review: Have been taking since 2002 and find that no other medicine works as good.
Severe Migraines
by Reviewer89255
on February 7, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 21.0 Side effects: Joint pain especially in the jaw. Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: It was amazing in the beginning no more migraines that lasted for days. It worked fast. I loved that it dissolved in my mouth because i would often get nausea with my migraines. then I started having to take 2 pills for it to work. Then eventually it completely stopped working. Now on Frova (which has some HORRIBLE side effects) I miss my Zomig :( Stay on it for as long as you can.
migraine
by Reviewer89256
on January 22, 2007
Sex: F
Age: 25.0 Side effects: sunburn feeling of entire body along with hot flashes, numbness/tingling of entire body, teeth hurt and increased nausea; overall just felt odd. Time taken and dosage: 1 times Review: this was the first time I used Zomig and I would rather deal with the migraine - at least I know what to expect.
Migraine
by Reviewer89257
on January 12, 2007
Sex: M
Age: 39.0 Side effects: 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. Time taken and dosage: Review: wonder pill (as all other triptans). Triptans work every time for me and changed my life.
Migraines
by Reviewer89258
on December 18, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 47.0 Side effects: None Time taken and dosage: 3 months Review: Amazing- I have finally found a drug that completely relieves my headaches with no side effects.
frEQUENT SEVERE CLASSIC MIGRAINES
by Reviewer89259
on December 18, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 53.0 Side effects: ZOMIG NASAL 5 seemed to reduce pain if taken the moment a migraine sympton appeared taken in conjunction with topiramate but I felt positively unwell, all over weakness and aching with definate need to lie down for 4/5 hoursin bed but usual severe migraine nausea vomiting and acute head pain was greatly diminished.The general ill feeling would dwell till next day then within the next 24 hours a rebound migraine would occur .Migraine pain was reduced but after 4 weeks that and the topiramate stopped working all together) Time taken and dosage: 35 days Review: several years ago I used to zomig in tablet form (over a 12 month period) as well as causing rebound migraines/headaches I also developed tinnatus which ceased when I stopped taking it.
Frequent migraines
by Reviewer89260
on December 13, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 23.0 Side effects: Sore joints, dry mouth Time taken and dosage: 7 years Review: It's great! It almost always helps!
migraines
by Reviewer89261
on November 16, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 47.0 Side effects: sore throat, achey joints, ultra sensitive to hot water feels like it is burning my skin Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: Even with the side effects this medicine was a gift from God! I used to suffer for days with my migraines, this medicine works within 20-60 minutes. The earlier I take it with the onset of a migraine the better. I always have it with me. The only down side is the price, but it is worth it. The possible side effects scare me, but the relief from the pain is GREAT.
frequent migraines
by Reviewer89262
on November 5, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 56.0 Side effects: No side effects Time taken and dosage: 4 years Review: Zomig rids headache quickly. I use one ultracet for pain with it and it works perfectly and never needs repeating until the next headache.
Migraines
by Reviewer89263
on October 7, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 39.0 Side effects: This medication made my throat tighten up like I was being choked! It was scary. My entire body hurt about an hour after taking it and continued to hurt for six hours. It also made me very sleepy. I guess this isn't the medication for me. I'm glad to hear it works for some people. I guess I need to keep looking. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review:
migraine
by Reviewer89264
on September 28, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 37.0 Side effects: NONE Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: IT TAKES A FEW MIN. SOMETIMES AN HOUR OR TWO TO GET RID OF PAIN.
occular migraines
by Reviewer89265
on September 19, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 56.0 Side effects: After using the zomig nasal for two years the nasal lining became very irritated and according to my ENT has broken several nasal blood vessels which has caused me to have constant drainage at the back of my throat and a persitent cough with an after taste of old blood. The medicine did work, but I can no longer tolerate the constant feeling of having a cold. I am now taking relpax which seems to work just fine. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review:
chronic migraine
by Reviewer89266
on September 7, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 49.0 Side effects: Increased pain for about 10 minutes right before the drug takes effect. I don't like the taste of the ZMT but it works much faster than the other one. No other side effects. Time taken and dosage: 10 years Review: I have taken imitrex, amerge, and now zomig and zomig is the ONLY one with no side effects. I get migraines 3 out of every 4 days and I wake up with them. Usually, 1.25mg will get rid of them completely within 1 hour. If not I keep taking 1.25mg until it's gone.
Migraines
by Reviewer89267
on August 14, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 34.0 Side effects: Dry skin and mouth Time taken and dosage: 7 years Review: Addicted to it, no matter what Astra says about it being non addictive...Please help...
Migraine
by Reviewer89268
on July 15, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 38.0 Side effects: tightness in chest and throat..sore throat..sensitivity to heat and cold..tingling feeling in extremities and scalp...sleepiness..exhausted for many hours after taking Zomig Time taken and dosage: Review: Zomig works, bit the side effects were extreme and very annoying. Doc switched me to Relpax which works just as well, but minimizes the weird side effects that I was experiencing on Zomig.
migraines
by Reviewer89269
on July 11, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 57.0 Side effects: My brother-in-law has been taking zomig for about two years. He just suffered a stroke. He is a very healthy man, no high blood pressure, no heart problems, no weight problems, no high cholesterol problems. He's 57 years old. Has anybody heard of zomig causing a stroke? Please respond. [email protected] Time taken and dosage: 120 days Review:
frequent migraines
by Reviewer89270
on July 10, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 45.0 Side effects: All over muscle aches, it seemed like every muscle in my body hurt. You could not touch me too hard w/out it hurting Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: Didn't really seem to help the migraine
Migraines
by Reviewer89271
on June 26, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 25.0 Side effects: Breast soreness, muscle and joint aches. Slight anxiety/panic attack. Jaw tightness. Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review:
Migraine Headaches
by Reviewer89272
on May 24, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 34.0 Side effects: Tightness in chest and throat - felt like my throat was closing up. SEVERE Sinus reaction - sinues completely filled up with clear drainage, runny stuffy nose like a severe cold for 2 - 3 hours. Nausea, confusion. Very unpleasnt feeling all over - thought I was having a major allergic reaction. Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: Did not really help the headache. The migraine did not get worse (I took within 30 minutes of feeling symptoms - my migraines usually are mild for 45 minutes - 1 hour before getting severe). The headache never got severe but the mild pain lasted 7 hours after taking the pill. I will search for another medicine.
Migraine Headaches
by Reviewer89273
on May 21, 2006
Sex: M
Age: 33.0 Side effects: Mild dizziness/drowsiness for a few hours after taking the medication. Time taken and dosage: 2 months Review: 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.
Migraines
by Reviewer89274
on May 5, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 40.0 Side effects: Difficulty driving first time I took it (5 mg); neck pain first few times I tried it, now just minor facial pain within first 30 mins of taking it, as the migraine is going away (but I'm so glad it means it's working that I don't mind!); sensitivity to warm water (feels hot); frequent urination Time taken and dosage: 15 months Review: This medicine is great. It gets rid of my migraines within 1-2 hours with no sleepiness. I can just continue my regular activities, whereas with each migraine I'd sleep about 14 hours straight trying to get rid of it. The weird thing is that one doctor insisted I have sinus headaches because the pain of my migraines is often alongside my nose and can be accompanied by stuffiness. But once I take the Zomig, the pain and stuffiness disappear within 2 hours. These are definitely migraines, because migraine meds work for me! Wish I would have started years ago instead of struggling through my days as a preschool teacher and mom. Jesus, I love You and thanks for this medication!!!!!!
frequent migraines
by Reviewer89275
on April 17, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 58.0 Side effects: none to speak of Time taken and dosage: 4 years Review: This is the only triptan that consistently works for me. I take 1/2 of a 5 mg tablet and in an hour or so my headache is gone. This drug has given me back my life!!
ocular migranes
by Reviewer89276
on April 10, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 55.0 Side effects: very few...the good outweighs the bad. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: Have been taking zomig 10mg nasal for 2yrs. Have had migranes for 5 years. Started out about 1 every 2 months or so then about the past year began having about 3 per week until my doctor put me on topamax. Now I seem to have my ocular migranes less frequently (have only had 3 in 6 weeks...what a relief!) and where before I would have to take 2 of the nasal zomigs to get rid of the migrane I now only require one. I hope the topamax continues its success. I already know how well the zomig works.
Migraines
by Reviewer89277
on April 3, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 34.0 Side effects: Tightness/muscle soreness in the neck, upper shoulders and through the chest; sneezing; increased urination; tightness in throat; slightly drowsy with increased desire to take a nap about an hour after taking it. Time taken and dosage: 4 years Review: My wonder drug. I've gotten menstrual related migraines since age 14 and Zomig is the first medication that has helped. I've been on it for just about as long as it's been on the market. I've on occasion forgotten to get my prescription filled in time and had to endure a migraine without it. Not a good situation. I usually split the pills in half because 2.5 mg is really all it takes and taking the whole pill makes the side effects I already get even worse. However there is not one side effect that I consider a problem when I compare it to the pain of my migraines.
Migraine
by Reviewer89278
on March 17, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 28.0 Side effects: My head got really tingly then it became very sore to the touch, even moving my hair hurt my head, then it got tingly again. I just felt weird. Time taken and dosage: 1 times Review: I had a sample of the disolving tablet, lowest dose. My Migraines have lasted from 4 hours to 16. This particular migraine lasted six hours so I'm not sure if the zomig helped or if the migraine was only a 6 hour one to begin with. The side effects were scary and not worth trying it again to see if it would shorten all migraines.
Monthly migraines
by Reviewer89279
on March 8, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 50.0 Side effects: Achiness - general joint achiness and the feeling of little needles/prickly feeling on my skin from the shower. Sensitivity to hot liquids. Slight tightening of the throat. Time taken and dosage: 5 years Review: In general, I have found this to be the wonder drug. While the side effects occcur every time, I have often said I can take pain anywhere other than my head!
migraine
by Reviewer89280
on March 8, 2006
Sex:
Age: 0.0 Side effects: frequent urination, dry mouth, tighteness and pain in throat. I had no side effects until 2.5 yrs. Side effects get worse with often usage. Time taken and dosage: 5 years Review: but definitly zomig makes migraine go away in 30-45min. The sooner I take, early it works.
Review
by Reviewer89281
on January 4, 2006
Sex: F
Age: 18.0 Side effects: lots of sex Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review:
Frequent migraines
by Reviewer89282
on December 24, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 22.0 Side effects: drowsiness, sometimes tightness in chest/shoulders Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: I get really bad migraines (last for 2+ days, with vomiting, etc.) but zomig is AMAZING. It works within 30-60 minutes, whenever I take it (whether it's towards the beginning or middle of the migraine); the migraine is completely gone. Sometimes the side effects are annoying because I get so tired that I feel like I'm going to collapse, but it's nothing compared to the pain of the migraine.
Tension migraine
by Reviewer89283
on November 19, 2005
Sex: M
Age: 45.0 Side effects: Nausea, hypersensitivity to hot liquids, muscle weakness and drowsiness. Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: I liked it because the route was sublingual but later it could not give me immidiate relief. I guess I was developing resistance to it.
Migraines
by Reviewer89284
on November 1, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 26.0 Side effects: Sneezing, sinus problems. Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: It completely get's rid of the pain, but I'm worried about weight gain while staying on the medication.
Migraine Headaches
by Reviewer89285
on October 20, 2005
Sex: M
Age: 35.0 Side effects: Sore throat (sometimes), weakness in my arms, sleepy feeling Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: 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.
Migraines
by Reviewer89286
on October 11, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 40.0 Side effects: Sensitivity to hot water and hot drinks, sore joints and muscles. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: Zomig gets rid of my migraines, but the I do have a lot of soreness after a few hours.
Migraines
by Reviewer89287
on October 11, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 40.0 Side effects: Sensitivity to hot water and hot drinks, sore joints and muscles. Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: Zomig gets rid of my migraines, but I do have a lot of soreness after a few hours.
Migraines
by Reviewer89288
on October 6, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 32.0 Side effects: Sleepiness, and definite muscle weakness which last over 24 hours Time taken and dosage: 1 months Review: I really hate the sleepiness and feeling like I'm made of spaghetti but hey it knocks my headache OUT! My neurologysts switched from Imitrex to Zomig and I can say that despite the side effects I feel like I can actually live my life a little better :)
Migraine
by Reviewer89289
on September 25, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 44.0 Side effects: jaw tightening, a little bit "wrung out" the next day Time taken and dosage: 5 years Review: Zomig doesn't work as well as Maxalt, but it does work LONGER, so if I have an on-going migraine trigger (like being in an airplane) then it is the best choice. I was never able to fly internationally before, now I can. The only problem is that I quickly build up a tolerance, so I can only take it about once a month or else it doesn't work at all.
Migraines
by Reviewer89290
on August 25, 2005
Sex: M
Age: 39.0 Side effects: Tightness in the neck, Sleepy, light headness, arms heavy, trouble concentrating, If I move my head quickly side to side (like glancing at the monitor and then down to the keyboard :) I get dizzy almost vertigo. Some tighness in the lower back - hot and cold flashes. The side effects are not as bad as the migraine but are getting worse the longer I take Zomig. Time taken and dosage: 5 years Review: Generally works within about 30-45 mins to abort the migraine, but the side effects seem to last for almost 24 hours.
Migraines
by Reviewer89291
on August 18, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 22.0 Side effects: Fatigue, frequent urination, definite jaw/mouth sensitivity for an hour or two after taking dissolvable pill. Other times it may cause muscle aches/soreness the next day - and if I take it before bed or in the middle of the night, it can give me some very strange dreams. The thing about the side effects is that sometimes I'll take the Zomig and I'll have very minimal/barely noticable side effects ... and other times I'll take it and get hit with a strong fatigue/sensitive throat/malaise that just makes me want to sleep all day. The stronger side effects don't happen as often as the more minimal side effect times. Time taken and dosage: 5 years Review: Zomig ZMT (dissolvable pill) works the best for me out of any of the triptans. It has truly been a lifesaver. It does come with side effects, but I would take ANY of them over a migraine, no questions asked! I hate the taste of the dissolvable pill - which can be difficult to ingest when you're already nauseous. However, the ZMT version works better for me than the regular pill. I feel relief within an hour. I drink a lot of water or else I can get constipated while taking Zomig. If I have a very severe migraine, I'll try to take it easy/be mellow while the Zomig goes to work. I've woken up in the middle of the night before with a severe, side-splitting migraine at its height - taken a Zomig, managed to get back to sleep, and woken up completely pain free.
migraine
by Reviewer89292
on July 21, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 36.0 Side effects: Breast pain, stomach ulcer, nausea, depression, general icky feeling, severe rebound headache cycles on the rapimelt version (took for 3 years--final 6 months gave more side effects). Switched to the regular tablet and have had no side effects so far (3 months). Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: The regular tablet version works very well for me. The migraine goes away within 1 hour, and no rebounds!
menstural migraines
by Reviewer89293
on July 16, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 29.0 Side effects: Senstivity in the jaw area esp to drinks and foods. Extremely drowsy and body feels heavy after I take Zomig. I think that my sexual desire has decreased because of it--I am not 100% sure; but taking Zomig is the only thing that has changed in my lifestyle. Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: Zomig defintely works, for me, within 30 minutes. However, I experience alot more side effects with Zomig than I did with Imitrex. My Docotor recently prescribed Zomig because my new pharmacy didn't carry Imitrex.
migraines
by Reviewer89294
on June 23, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 52.0 Side effects: Just a skin and tongue sensitivity to hot water and hot drinks Time taken and dosage: 2 days Review:
Migraines
by Reviewer89295
on June 9, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 57.0 Side effects: Groggy hangover plus shoulder and hip muscles ache for hours after taking it. Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: Wonderful relief for headache as long as I can take it in time. 99% of my headaches start while I am asleep at night and I awake with the pain. If the nausea has not started, the Zomig knocks the headache out in 30 minutes.
Chronic migraines
by Reviewer89296
on May 21, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 19.0 Side effects: Slight dizziness, slurred speech, burning sensation in the face. Time taken and dosage: 4 months Review: Zomig helps my migraines a lot- usually the pain has almost completely disappeared in about 20-45 minutes.The side effects I notice aren't very bad. Slight dizziness that comes and goes over the course of about 2 hours after taking the drug, and for about a half hour, my speech is somewhat slowed down and slurred (which doesn't really bother me personally, and it goes away.) The only side effect that concerned me was a tingling, burning sensation on the skin of my face, almost like a sunburn, which lasts quite a while. But overall, I'd say the results are worth putting up with the side effects.
ocular migraines
by Reviewer89297
on April 23, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 17.0 Side effects: I have only taken this medication once. I was out with my friends and got a migraine so I took it and I immedately passed out. My friends tell me that I would twitch, whine, and clutch my head when I was asleep. When I finally woke up my face was extremely teneder and tight, my jaw didn't really work, and my thoat was completely sore. It felt like I was being choked. I didn't remember anything for about two hours before I passed out either. It was a really scarry expeirience Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: I have never read about anything like this happening to anybody else before, but it really scared me.
Migraine
by Reviewer89298
on April 9, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 30.0 Side effects: Pain in jaw, sore throat, achiness, occasionally a feeling of hotness Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: It works for me if I take it as soon as I have a bad migraine. But if I take it too often it won't work as well so I have to pick my battles. Also if taken too late into the migraine it won't help, or if the migraine is severe, I need to take phrenilin and/or aleve to help it along. Other than that, when it works, it's great and I can continue with my daily activities!
migraine relief
by Reviewer89299
on March 29, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 42.0 Side effects: Before it rids me of the migraine, I get a Zomig-induced nausea(different than the migraine's nausea), and a general sense of feeling lousy. Once the Zomig kicks in and rids me of my headache, this nausea/bad feeling goes away. My neurologist said this is a documented side effect that some people have w/ Zomig and with other triptans. Zomig 5mg works for me about 90% of the time if I take it at the onset of my headache. The 10% that it doesn't work is usually if I have a migraine while driving and I continue to drive after taking the Zomig. Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: Tried Maxalt and Axert, and Zomig works much better for me. Be sure to take it at the onset of migraine symptoms, otherwise it doesn't work as well. In the past, when I got a migraine in the middle of the night, I was too lazy to get out of bed, and I paid the price in the morning with a horrible migraine that was much tougher to get rid of. Now I keep the Zomig in an easily accessible place in the bathroom and I know to drag myself out of bed to nip it in the bud.
Migraines
by Reviewer89300
on March 23, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 30.0 Side effects: Sleepiness, dehydration Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: I use the nasal spray because I sometimes vomit after taking the orally dissolving tablets (rendering them useless). The nasal spray also works about 30 minutes faster (for me). I have found that for me it is the most effective of all the abortive migraine medications, working 100% of the time I use it. I use it in conjunction with Topamax as a daily preventative.
Migraine
by Reviewer89301
on January 11, 2005
Sex: M
Age: 65.0 Side effects: 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. Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: 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.
monthly/bi-monthly migraines
by Reviewer89302
on January 5, 2005
Sex: F
Age: 49.0 Side effects: occasionally feel sleepy after taking pill Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: This medication has changed my life. Previously I could spend up to 3 days in a dark room paralyzed with pain. Now I no longer experience migraines, unless I don't have pill at hand. Almost panic feeling if I run out of pills, relief knowing they are there.
migraine's every day
by Reviewer89303
on December 16, 2004
Sex: F
Age: 22.0 Side effects: Time taken and dosage: 2 weeks Review: This drug did not put a dent in my migraines. I started taking it because I was having daily migraines for months. I am now taking Inderal to prevent them, but I have to take Fioricet and Robaxin at the same time to make them go away.
Stress - tension headaches
by Reviewer89304
on November 21, 2004
Sex: F
Age: 48.0 Side effects: Time taken and dosage: 3 years Review: Zomig is Wonderful - has saved my sanity! I tried Imitrex but it did not help.
Frequent Migraines
by Reviewer89305
on October 25, 2004
Sex: F
Age: 30.0 Side effects: Fatigue, drowsiness, body/muscle aches. Time taken and dosage: 6 months Review: I use Zomig in conjunction with another migraine drug - I use Zomig when I can identify my migraine early and only when I can dedicate time to sleep. I use the other for times when I can not sleep, must drive, am not at home etc. Zomig has worked on migraines caused by my monthly cycle as well as stress and weather induced migraines - usually within 30 minutes and with just one dose. I have, on occasion, had to take a second dose as indicated by manufacturer. The bottom line is: it works. It relieves pain and minimizes the migraine.
migraine
by Reviewer89306
on October 11, 2004
Sex: F
Age: 40.0 Side effects: This drug helps a lot if taken at the very onset of a migraine but it does cause you to feel achy all over, when i took more than 3 tablets in a day all my muscles ached and this has lasted for a long time, but it does clear the migraine! Time taken and dosage: 1 days Review: Still have a general all over body ache particilarly the shoulders and arms, jaw tightens but this goes after about an hour. think you should really only take 1 tablet in 24 hours else the muscle ache feelings go on for weeks.
Migraines
by Reviewer89307
on September 12, 2004
Sex: F
Age: 46.0 Side effects: Only medication my doctor prescribes for my migraines. I take the Zomig and throw up before the Zomig ever gets a chance to work. So, maybe this is not Zomig`s fault, but, the fact that I always throw up and black out with my migraines. No preventative medication other than Zomig, per my doctor~but, this does not work at all for me. Makes me sleepy on top of my migraine, nausea, dizziness and black~outs. Time taken and dosage: 5 years Review:
Monthly migraines
by Reviewer89308
on September 2, 2004
Sex: F
Age: 36.0 Side effects: A mild amount of Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: Zomig has changed everything. I no longer dread life for 2-3 days each month. It takes about 1 hour to work, but once it works, it really works!
Monthly migraines
by Reviewer89309
on September 2, 2004
Sex: F
Age: 36.0 Side effects: A mild amount of spaciness. Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: Zomig has changed everything. I no longer dread life for 2-3 days each month. It takes about 1 hour to work, but once it works, it really works!
Severe, DAILY Migraines
by Reviewer89310
on August 26, 2004
Sex: M
Age: 66.0 Side effects: Generally there have been no side effects, per se! But I have had something rather strange (to me) happen while on the medication. I usually dissolve the tablet in the center of my tongue, however, after some months of this practise, I developed a 'hole' in my tongue (a smooth spot, with sharply defined edge). I have NO evidence that the Zomig caused this, but I do feel strongly that it did. My Migraines have reduced (drastically) in frequency this Spring and Summer, so my reliance on Zomig has decreased. However, I've taken Zomig some four or five times, over the past month. Cognizant of my unease regarding causing 'holes' to appera on my tongue, I took the Zomig and placed them farther back on my tongue to dissolve. Yesterday, I noticed that I now have a second 'hole' on my tongue, farhter back then the original 'hole.'Has anyone noticed anything similar?Has anyone any ideas about cause? Treatment options? Time taken and dosage: 30 months Review: I'm not wild about the taste of the Zomig Rapimelt. I find it overly sweet. Not a big problem, but …
migraine
by Reviewer89311
on July 23, 2004
Sex: F
Age: 28.0 Side effects: Grogginess, especially if taken without food. I take 2.5 mg at a time, and I tend to have high sensitivity to drugs. Time taken and dosage: 1.5 years Review: This medicine has changed my life. I had migraines for 8 years before discovering Zomig. Now, instead of having to give 5-10 days each month over to the migraine gods, I can take a Zomig and go to work, play, continue life like a normal functioning human being. God bless the people who make this drug. If only this were less expensive!
migraine
by Reviewer89312
on July 3, 2004
Sex: F
Age: 55.0 Side effects: Time taken and dosage: 6 years Review:
Migraines
by Reviewer89313
on March 22, 2004
Sex: F
Age: 22.0 Side effects: Tightness in jaw and neck. Skin becomes very tender and sensitive to touch. Fatigue. Jaw becomes very sensitive to drinks and food. Time taken and dosage: 1 months Review: Works very well. Usually alleviates migraines in 20 mins. Has reduced ER visits by about 95%. Excellent.
migranes
by Reviewer89314
on November 28, 2003
Sex: F
Age: 38.0 Side effects: Throat closing tight, feeling like a rubber band wrapped around esophogus. Feel sick, have to take anti nausea med with it. The worst side effect, which is not listed that concerns me is severe breast and nipple pain, it hurts to even sit up, and forget about touching them! It feels like the breast pain associated with the first few days of breastfeeding, that kind of horredous pain, worse than ripping your toe nails off! It's weird, anyone had this side effect? Time taken and dosage: 4 weeks Review: Please post, my doctor is at the VA, and it takes months to get a response from them! I have no outside insurance so getting information is hard.
migraines
by Reviewer89315
on September 21, 2003
Sex: F
Age: 49.0 Side effects: none. It just didn't work at all. Time taken and dosage: 1 times Review:
Migraines
by Reviewer89316
on August 19, 2003
Sex: M
Age: 36.0 Side effects: 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. Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: Works every time, and fast.
migrines
by Reviewer89317
on August 12, 2003
Sex: F
Age: 35.0 Side effects: tingling in my hands and feet when I first started the medicine. I have gained a bit of weight but not sure if it's due to the drug or not(???)Otherwise a wonderful drug for me- really helped my head aches. Time taken and dosage: 5 months Review: Has made a huge difference in my life. No more ER room visits or missed work. Can't say enough about it!!!
migraines
by Reviewer89318
on December 6, 2002
Sex: F
Age: 50.0 Side effects: none Time taken and dosage: 10 times Review: did not work "immediately" but after approx. 1 hour migraine symptoms eased tremendously/taken at onset of migraine
migraines
by Reviewer89319
on August 19, 2002
Sex: F
Age: 49.0 Side effects: none Time taken and dosage: 1 years Review: Great medicine. Usually relieves headache in 20-30 minutes.
migraine
by Reviewer89320
on June 9, 2002
Sex: F
Age: 65.0 Side effects: sometimes: wooziness, slight nausea, fatigue Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: If I take 5 mg of Zomig, I get very sleepy and a sometimes a bit woozy. I cut the 5 mg pills in half -- that seems to work. I find it better if I rotate Zomig, Imitrex, and Maxalt.
mirgraines
by Reviewer89321
on May 23, 2002
Sex: F
Age: 35.0 Side effects: feeling of being hot. nothing else Time taken and dosage: 8 months Review: my headaches are undercontrol with this pill. i have only had two headaches that it didnt control. it is a great medince.
severe recurrent migraines
by Reviewer89322
on February 5, 2002
Sex:
Age: 0.0 Side effects: Time taken and dosage: 5 months Review: Had problems with the ordinary tablets due to Lactose allergy - often not very sucessful at helping the migraines."Zomig Rapimelt" have made such a difference - they are fantastic! I can often carry on with what I am doing within 15-30 minutes rather than having to resort to a dark room! They are much more effective, work quicker and easier to take too.(Zomig Tablets - a few years, Zomig Rapimelt - 5 months)
Frequent migraine headaches
by Reviewer89323
on September 26, 2001
Sex: F
Age: 47.0 Side effects: None Time taken and dosage: 2 years Review: This has truly been a miracle drug for me. Within 20 minutes of taking the drug, usually the headache and/or visual aura is completely gone. I've gone from dreading the days when headaches would start and continue for 2-3 days to having the confidence it can be stopped midstream. Though expensive, it's a wonder drug to me! |
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