Zomig Side Effects

Even though most people tolerate Zomig well, there are some potential side effects of the medication, such as dizziness, drowsiness, and nausea. In many cases, Zomig side effects are minor and may easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider. However, there are some more serious side effects of Zomig that you should report to your healthcare provider, including severe chest pain or tightness, shortness of breath, or signs of an allergic reaction.

 

Zomig Side Effects: An Introduction

As with any medicine, there are possible side effects with Zomig® (zolmitriptan). However, not everyone who takes Zomig will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate Zomig well. When people do develop Zomig side effects, in most cases they are minor, meaning they require no treatment or are easily treated by you or your healthcare provider.
 
(This article covers many, but not all, of the possible side effects with Zomig. Your healthcare provider can discuss a more complete list of Zomig side effects with you.)
  

Common Zomig Side Effects

Zomig has been studied thoroughly in clinical trials. In these studies, the side effects that occur in a group of people taking the drug are documented and compared to the side effects that occur in another group of people not taking the medicine. As a result, it is possible to see what side effects occur, how often they appear, and how they compare to the group not taking the medicine.
 
Based on these studies, some of the most common side effects of Zomig include:
 
  • Unusual taste (for Zomig® Nasal Spray) -- up to 21 percent of people
  • Dizziness -- up to 10 percent of people
  • Abnormal sensations such as tingling, burning, or pricking (paresthesia) -- up to 10 percent of people
  • Neck pain, jaw pain, or throat pain (or tightness or pressure) -- up to 10 percent of people
  • Weakness -- up to 9 percent of people
  • Nausea -- up to 9 percent of people
  • Drowsiness -- up to 8 percent of people
  • Warm or cold sensations -- up to 6 percent of people.
     
Some other common Zomig side effects (occurring in 1 percent to 5 percent of people) include:
 
  • Increased sensitivity of the senses, such as increased sensitivity to touch or sound
  • Dry mouth
  • Chest pain, chest tightness, chest pressure, or heaviness
  • Upset stomach or heartburn
  • Increased sweating
  • Nasal pain or problems (for Zomig Nasal Spray)
  • Difficulty swallowing
  • A spinning sensation (vertigo)
  • Muscle pain
  • Feelings of a rapidly or forcefully beating heart (heart palpitations)
  • Abdominal pain (or stomach pain)
  • Vomiting
  • Insomnia
  • Aggravation.
     
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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