Zomig for Migraine User Reviews (Page 4)
Reviews for Zomig
- Geo...
- August 12, 2018
"I have been suffering with migraines for 20 years, ever since Zomig came out, problem solved!! Every time!!! For about 15 years now, I have been relieved of my migraines every time."
- MMa...
- January 13, 2019
"Great for getting rid of migraine. Chest and throat feel a bit tight. Maybe some tingling effects and a bit euphoric. Night sweats, but maybe it's not the triptan?"
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- mic...
- August 15, 2017
"The pain completely subsided after about an hour and a half, but I'm not sure the side effects were worth it... dizziness, drowsiness, unable to speak, numbness. Unsure if I would take again."
- Tri...
- Taken for 10 years or more
- July 14, 2017
"Works well eliminating migraine within an hour. Side effects are increased urination for 2 hours. Increased heartbeat for 2 hours."
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- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- August 29, 2016
"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."
- sam...
- May 28, 2015
"First time taking the spray, and it's horrible. It made me vomit, made my migraine worse, my nose feels weird and hurts, and I want to fall asleep. Horrible!"
- Jez...
- December 30, 2019
"Awful medication, felt I was having a heart attack, which was worse than the migraine, and also an upset stomach with diarrhea. Will never take this again, absolutely terrifying."
- Hah...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 24, 2018
"Took the 2.5 disintegrating tab at first symptom, and it helped. It helped me without any side effects."
- Me6...
- July 22, 2016
"Experienced bad adverse effect with tablets. No problem with nasal spray."
- Liz...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- April 2, 2015
"Zomig is a miracle for me. The only drawback is my insurance only will pay for 12 tablets a month, and sometimes I need more."
- Anonymous
- October 7, 2009
"I think Zomig is a wonder drug. My daughter suffers from migraines at times, and she uses it also. I have no side effects of any kind. It is the only thing that has worked for me."
- Log...
- March 8, 2017
"The nasal spray is amazing, pills nowhere as good. Insurance wants you to try the pill first. The spray is a miracle."
- lys...
- February 6, 2012
"First reaction was all over tingling and pain. Then my skin felt like something was crawling all over, and I still have a headache. I have had similar reactions to Maxalt and Imitrex."
- Jen...
- April 10, 2009
"This has helped me in ways no other medicine has. It is the best by far in my book. It takes about 30 minutes to take effect but completely takes my migraine away, and I have control of my life."
- Anonymous
- May 5, 2009
"Unfortunately, I had a very bad reaction to Zomig, including shortness of breath and severe dizziness. This might not be the case for everyone."
- MyA...
- April 3, 2010
"The first drug I found to really rid an oncoming migraine with no side effects. Problem now is that AARP Medicare Advantage and Aetna Advantage do not cover it."
- CDA...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 18, 2019
"This medicine made me feel like I was going to have a stroke!"
- mrm...
- December 10, 2008
"Except for what I would classify as bad heartburn, the drug appears to be very effective."
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 6, 2018
"Not as good as Imitrex for me."
- Ano...
- Taken for 10 years or more
- June 16, 2025
"I have used this for over 30 years. I have 5-10 migraines a month. It activates in 1 hour after taking the 2.5 mg pill. At times it does make me lightheaded, but I am able to continue with my day."
- Hau...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- April 17, 2013
"Worked well to break my cluster migraine when I took it for 4 days in a row with other migraine/pain meds. It didn't work at all when taken by itself."
- Kat...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- December 31, 2019
"Tried the dissolvable and the inhaler. Neither worked at all, and the inhaler burned my nose and throat badly. Not worth the money at all."
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"Zomig gets rid of my migraine, but it knocks me out. I take one dose and then sleep for 3 hours. Afterward, the headache is gone, but my joints ache and my muscles are very tender to the touch."