Zolmitriptan is a triptan drug used to treat migraine headaches, with or without aura, and cluster headaches. It is an abortive medication, meaning it will stop a headache in progress but will not prevent new headaches from occurring. Rarely patients may buy zolmitriptan for other purposes, such as preventing altitude sickness.

Triptan medications are extremely effective at stopping migraine headaches, particularly when migraines do not respond to NSAID medications such as ibuprofen. Triptans are among the best treatments currently available for cluster headaches, though the administration technique may significantly influence effectiveness.

The exact mechanism by which triptans work is not fully understood. They are believed to reduce the swelling of blood vessels in the brain, as well as inhibit secretion of chemicals which trigger pain and aura.

Zolmitriptan is more commonly known by the brand name Zomig.

Choosing the Right Treatment

It's important to buy zolmitriptan in the formulation best suited for each individual. The medication is available in three forms:

• Regular tablets
• Orally dissolving tablets
• Nasal spray

The difference between formulations is the speed with which effects are felt and the length of time the medication is effective:

• Nasal sprays work quickly, with effects felt in 15 to 20 minutes. Effects begin to wear off around 4 hours after administration.
• Orally dissolving tablets also work quickly, with noticeable effects after about 15 to 20 minutes.
• Regular tablets are the slowest to work, with noticeable effects usually starting 30 to 60 minutes after administration. However, effects from tablets last longer than other forms, beginning to wear off around 6 hours after administration.

All formulations tend to work well for migraines, though individuals may find a particular method superior to others.

Administration is much more significant in treating cluster headaches. For the vast majority of cluster headache sufferers, speed of administration is crucial; slow methods like regular tablets rarely provide any significant relief. Cluster headache sufferers will want to buy zolmitriptan nasal spray, though some may find orally dissolving tablets effective. There are also triptan injections available, such as offered by Imitrex, which are even faster than nasal sprays and generally more effective in cluster headaches.

Managing Migraines with Zolmitriptan

Zolmitriptan works best when taken at the earliest signs a migraine is developing, whether those signs are aura or onset of pain. It will likely still have some benefit as far as reducing pain if taken at later stages, but is less likely to completely abort the headache.

Zolmitriptan tablets, orally dissolving tablets and nasal spray are all available in two strengths: 2.5 mg or 5 mg. Regular tablets may be split in half to produce 1.25 mg doses. Orally dissolving tablets are not meant to be divided; be sure to buy zolmitriptan regular tablets if doses smaller than 2.5 mg are needed.

Doses may range from 1.25 mg to 5 mg, with 2.5 mg being most common. 1.25 mg is a good starter dose to determine if the medication provides any relief or produces side effects. Treatment is typically as follows:

• Take one dose at the earliest symptoms of a migraine.
• If the headache persists after 2 hours, a second dose may be taken.
• Do not exceed 10 mg zolmitriptan in 24 hours.

Note that triptan products are not interchangeable; do not take different types triptans at the same time, such as sumatriptan and zolmitriptan. Some patients do use additional non-triptan painkillers in addition to zolmitriptan in very severe headaches; speak with a doctor about options.

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