Zolmitriptan and Frequent Urination: What Users Say

• mig...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• November 27, 2015

Zolmitriptan for Migraine "I have tried everything - way too much OTC medicine and several prescriptions which wouldn't touch the headache. This drug is a miracle. Knocks out what would be a debilitating migraine in 30 to 60 minutes. I can even go back to work once it kicks in. I'm worried because I'm entering menopause, and they recommend not taking it due to heart worries once you hit menopause, but I don't want to go back to the dark days where migraines would keep me in a dark room in bed for an entire day. Side effects are a sore throat/painful swallowing and increased urination, but it is a small price to pay for relief."

• Fai...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 4, 2016

Zolmitriptan for Migraine "Acute migraine, sumatriptan, and Lyrica not helping after years of use. Zomig 5 mg spray given. Frequent urination, pressure on bladder constant (so unable to go out). Blood in urine? To question with doctor yet. Very heavy fatigue, just random fall asleep. Rapid heartbeat. Difficulty swallowing, hurt. Bit of sore throat further down throat. Short-lived chest pain traveled to chest bone left side when bedtime? Speech, foggy head, thinking worsened. Dizziness (was already experiencing). Still woke during night with bad head (so cannot use). But these are manageable because better than the migraine. Could it be possible to spray first dose and take second evening hour or two before bed instead of two hours after the initial? Terrible aftertaste."

• Anonymous
• November 7, 2010

Zolmitriptan for Migraine "I have tried a countless number of remedies, and Zomig is the only thing that has worked for me. I do have a couple of side effects to mention: sensitive skin (pain to the touch), tingling in my extremities, achy joints and muscles, and excessive urination. Although these side effects don't happen every time I use it, Zomig has been a miracle for me. I have suffered migraines for 18 years. I can live with the side effects and only hope my migraines will go away with menopause like the doctors have told me."

• Anonymous
• December 7, 2011

Zolmitriptan for Migraine "My neurologist prescribed Zomig for my migraines (45 years) in November 2011. Within 1 hour, my migraine vanished with no residual effects. The only side effect I have is increased urination 2 to 3 hours after a dose. I also take Cymbalta, but it hasn't caused a problem."

• Jon...
• July 23, 2015

For Migraine "The only migraine medication that has worked for me is this one. Side effects for me personally: increased urination (paler than usual), skin sensitivity (notice when getting into bath), 'floaty' feeling, and feeling a bit weaker than usual. Other than this, the headache usually goes within an hour and a half or so. For me, it's worth the side effects. This could be coincidence, but I'm also mentioning here that I have started to suffer from tinnitus as my ears ring a lot more now (coincidence?) since taking this medication about 7 years ago. Just an observation, as this has never been listed as a side effect."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 12, 2015

For Migraine "I have suffered from chronic migraine since I was about 6 years old. I am now 20 and have been using zolmitriptan for a little over 2 years. This prescription has changed my life for the better! My migraines controlled my life, I could never make plans to do anything because I wasn't sure if I was going to get a migraine attack or not, and with my luck, 8 times out of 10, I did. The first time I took zolmitriptan, I was going on my 2nd day of a horrible migraine. As soon as I swallowed the dissolving pill, my migraine was gone! I find that I get better results in relieving a migraine if I take the pill right when I feel one coming. Some side effects for me are fatigue, frequent urination, hunger, and nausea, but well worth the side effects in my opinion."

• Tri...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 14, 2017

Zolmitriptan for Migraine "Works well eliminating migraine within an hour. Side effects are increased urination for 2 hours. Increased heartbeat for 2 hours."

• Soa...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 29, 2016

Zolmitriptan for Migraine "Zomig has been the most helpful triptan in aborting a migraine. The only negative side effects are frequent urination after taking the drug and extreme drowsiness."