Zolmitriptan Orodispersible Tablets (2.5mg & 5mg)

How Do Zolmitriptan 2.5mg and 5mg Tablets Work?

During a migraine, the blood vessels in the brain can widen and contribute to pain and other symptoms. Zolmitriptan works by helping those blood vessels return to their normal size, which relieves the headache, as well as symptoms like nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to light and sound.

Who Can Use Zolmitriptan Orodispersible Tablets?

Zolmitriptan is usually used in adults aged 18 to 65 who have been diagnosed with migraines. Using Zolmitriptan too often can cause medication overuse headache, so your prescriber will advise how frequently you should take it.

Who Should Not Use Zolmitriptan Orodispersible Tablets?

You shouldn’t use Zolmitriptan Orodispersible Tablets if you are allergic to any of the ingredients, or have a history of:

• High blood pressure
• Heart problems, such as heart attack or angina
• Severe kidney problems
• Stroke

If you’re currently taking other migraine treatments or certain other medications, you should avoid using Zolmitriptan Orodispersible Tablets. Speak to your prescriber before use.

Alternatives to Zolmitriptan Orodispersible Tablets?

Zolmitriptan is also available as a standard tablet that you take with water. If Zolmitriptan is not suitable for you, your prescriber may suggest other prescription triptan medicines, such as sumatriptan or rizatriptan, or non-triptan migraine relief, such as NSAIDs or paracetamol. If your attacks are frequent, you may also be offered preventive migraine medicines, which need to be discussed with your GP. You can also explore over-the-counter migraine relief to help manage occasional attacks.

How to Take Zolmitriptan Orodispersible Tablets

You should take Zolmitriptan Orodispersible Tablets as soon as your migraine starts, or as soon as possible after the attack begins. Place one tablet on your tongue and let it dissolve. You don’t need to swallow it with water. If your symptoms return, you may take another dose at least two hours later. Do not take more than two doses in a 24-hour period.

Ingredients

Active ingredient: Zolmitriptan 2.5mg or 5mg per tablet.

Other ingredients:

• Mannitol (E421)
• Cellulose microcrystalline
• Crospovidone type A
• Aspartame (E951)
• Silica colloidal anhydrous
• Talc
• Magnesium stearate
• Peppermint flavour

For the most up-to-date list of ingredients, please check the Patient Information Leaflet inside the box.

Side Effects

Like all medicines, Zolmitriptan Orodispersible Tablets can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them. Some of the symptoms listed may also be related to the migraine itself.

• Abnormal sensations (tingling in your fingers and toes or skin that is sensitive to touch)
• Feeling sleepy, dizzy or warm
• Headache
• Uneven heartbeat
• Feeling sick or vomiting
• Stomach pain
• Dry mouth
• Muscle weakness or pain
• Feeling weak
• Heaviness, tightness, pain or pressure in the throat, neck, arms, legs or Chest
• Difficulty swallowing

Serious side effects include allergic reaction, angina or a heart attack.

Warnings

While Zolmitriptan isn’t thought to cause issues with driving, when you have a migraine, your reactions may be slower, so you should avoid driving until you know how it affects you. Never take Zolmitriptan alongside other migraine medicines, such as ergotamine or triptans. You should also avoid combining it with certain antidepressants, such as SSRIs or SNRIs, which affect serotonin levels. Speak to your prescriber about possible drug interactions.

For all warnings and side effects, please see the Patient Information Leaflet.