diagnosis and treatment

Is it a migraine?

Not all headaches are migraines. It’s important that your headache pain is correctly diagnosed by your doctor as a migraine so you can develop an effective migraine treatment program.

Here are 3 ways to help you prepare for your doctor visit

  1. Start by using the Doctor Discussion Guide. This is designed to help you be better prepared to discuss your headaches with your doctor.
  2. Learn more about your migraines and your migraine symptoms at Understanding Your Migraine.
  3. Keep a diary of all your migraine attacks. The migraine diary (PDF — 239KB) is a great way to keep accurate records of events before, during, and after each migraine attack.

Important Safety Information

ZOMIG is a prescription medication used for the treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults

  • Do not take ZOMIG if you have hemiplegic or basilar migraine
  • You should 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
  • 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® (zolmitriptan) 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® (zolmitriptan) 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.