migraine symptoms and treatment

Understanding your migraine symptoms and treatment options

Learn more about your migraines to get the most out of your treatment program

Learn how migraines develop and progress, so you can recognize and manage your migraine symptoms at all stages. Get the facts on known migraine triggers so you can work to avoid them. And find information and tools that can help you and your doctor arrive at an accurate diagnosis and effective migraine treatment plan.

Learn more about migraine symptoms

Migraines are distinct from other types of headaches, such as tension or sinus headaches. Although, every headache is different, certain symptoms are commonly associated with migraines. Learn to differentiate a migraine from other headaches by becoming familiar with the symptoms, and work closely with your doctor to develop the right plan of treatment.

Gain better control over potential migraine triggers

Migraine triggers don’t cause migraines, but rather they set in motion certain processes in people who are already prone to these headaches. Becoming aware of and understanding your migraine triggers, such as certain foods or changes in weather, might help you gain better control over the frequency of your headaches.

Partner with your doctor for diagnosis and treatment

There is no specific test for diagnosing migraines, so it’s important to work with your doctor to determine, as best as possible, whether or not your headaches are migraines. Once you have a diagnosis, partner closely with your doctor to determine the most effective treatment plan.

Learn more about treatment with triptans

A triptan is one type of migraine treatment option among many. Learn how triptans, like ZOMIG, work and why they may be right for you. However, since only your doctor will know if a triptan is the right medication for you, be sure to discuss this at your next appointment.

Be better prepared for your next migraine! Visit Your Migraine Planner for a variety of helpful management tips and tools.

Important Safety Information

ZOMIG is a prescription medication used for the treatment of migraine headaches in adults.
ZOMIG is not for the prevention of migraines.

  • Do not take ZOMIG if your headache is not a migraine
  • Do not take ZOMIG if your headache is hemiplegic or basilar migraine (If you are unsure about this, ask your doctor)
  • Do not take ZOMIG if you have heart disease, history of, or risk factors for heart disease, uncontrolled high blood pressure, circulation (blood flow) problems, or have had a stroke. Only your doctor can determine if ZOMIG is right for you
  • ZOMIG should not be used within 24 hours of another 5-HT1 agonist (triptans), ergotamine-containing or ergot-type medication (for headache), or within 2 weeks of an MAO-A inhibitor (for depression)
  • Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding because ZOMIG may not be right for you
  • ZOMIG, like other triptans, may be associated with a potentially life-threatening condition called serotonin syndrome, mainly when taken together with certain antidepressants. Inform your doctor of all your medications prior to taking ZOMIG
  • Phenylketonurics: ZOMIG-ZMT® (zolmitriptan) Orally Disintegrating Tablets contain phenylalanine, a component of aspartame
  • Safety and effectiveness of ZOMIG in pediatric patients have not been established
  • Side Effects: The most common side effects reported by patients in clinical trials with ZOMIG Nasal Spray include unusual taste, tingling sensation, skin sensitivity, and dizziness
  • Side Effects: The most common side effects reported by patients in clinical trials with ZOMIG Tablets and ZOMIG-ZMT include dizziness; tightness, pressure, pain in the neck, throat, or jaw; fatigue; tingling; drowsiness; and nausea

Talk to your doctor about prescription ZOMIG.

Read the full Prescribing Information for ZOMIG Nasal Spray (PDF — 122KB)

Read the full Prescribing Information for ZOMIG Tablets and ZOMIG-ZMT (PDF — 194KB)

Read the Consumer Friendly Brief Summary (PDF — 480KB)

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.FDA.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.