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Zomig and Heavy Feeling: What Users Say

Heavy feeling: mentioned by 5 users (5.2%)

Based on user experiences from 96 Zomig reviews, the following table shows the most commonly mentioned side effects.

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drowsiness 10.4%
increased heart rate 8.3%
frequent urination 6.3%
nausea 6.3%
pain 6.3%
tingling 6.3%
dizziness 5.2%
heavy feeling 5.2%
itching 4.2%
sore throat 4.2%

Reviews for Zomig

  • Meg...
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • February 14, 2019

For Migraine "I've been taking Zomig for about ten years. I have chronic migraines and take around 6 to 8 a month. Works better than Imitrex for me. Side effects for me include tingling, a burning feeling when drinking hot liquid or showering, and a heavy feeling like pressure on my chest. But if I wake up with a migraine, I can take a pill and be at work (kinda duh, but there) by nine. Life-changing medication. I'm Canadian, so Zomig brand is 6 for $117 and generic is 6 for $42, and works just as well. Covered by insurance, so no cost to me either way."

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  • Dor...
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • February 28, 2015

For Migraine "I have had migraines since the age of 27. Now 62 and still get them. I have been taking Zomig for the past 10 years, and they are the only tablet that has helped me. At first, the dosage was 5 mg and was brought down to 2.5 mg, as the side effects made me feel as though my arms and chest were really heavy and were accompanied by a very dry mouth and I was not able to drink anything hot. Sometimes I get very tired the day before the migraine hits, and I know it's time for a Zomig. I still get these sensations, but not all of the time. I pay $36.45 every month for 6 tablets, expensive but it works. My only worry now is that after the age of 65 it is not advisable to take them. I wonder what I am going to do?"

9 / 10
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  • Dor...
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • February 28, 2015

For Migraine "I have had migraines since the age of 27. Now 62 and still get them. I have been taking Zomig for the past 10 years, and they are the only tablet that has helped me. At first, the dosage was 5 mg and was brought down to 2.5 mg, as the side effects made me feel as though my arms and chest were really heavy and were accompanied by a very dry mouth and I was not able to drink anything hot. Sometimes I get very tired the day before the migraine hits, and I know it's time for a Zomig. I still get these sensations, but not all of the time. I pay $36.45 every month for 6 tablets, expensive but it works. My only worry now is that after the age of 65 it is not advisable to take them. I wonder what I am going to do?"

9 / 10
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  • Sin...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • May 20, 2017

For Migraine "Been taking Zomig for about a year for common migraines (without aura, I think). I never know if a serious migraine is coming on, but Zomig seems to work for it all. I break the 5 mg pill in half at first if it's not bad, then take a whole 5 mg pill if I wake up to a headache the next day. My headaches used to last 2-5 days switching sides. Imitrex seemed to work, but it made my arms and chest feel heavy. Zomig has fewer side effects and seems to work just as well. I do have a few side effects, but I associate them with relief, so they don't really bother me. A pill will put me out, and I'll sleep really well, my skin gets sensitive to temperature (showers will sting a little), and as soon as the headache subsides, I'll feel a little euphoric."

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  • Sin...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • May 20, 2017

For Migraine "Been taking Zomig for about a year for common migraines (without aura, I think). I never know if a serious migraine is coming on, but Zomig seems to work for it all. I break the 5 mg pill in half at first if it's not bad, then take a whole 5 mg pill if I wake up to a headache the next day. My headaches used to last 2-5 days switching sides. Imitrex seemed to work, but it made my arms and chest feel heavy. Zomig has fewer side effects and seems to work just as well. I do have a few side effects, but I associate them with relief, so they don't really bother me. A pill will put me out, and I'll sleep really well, my skin gets sensitive to temperature (showers will sting a little), and as soon as the headache subsides, I'll feel a little euphoric."

9 / 10
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