Comparing Rizatriptan vs Zomig

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Rizatriptan

Zomig (zolmitriptan)

Prescription only

Prescribed for Migraine, Headache. Rizatriptan may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Prescribed for Migraine. Zomig may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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Ratings & Reviews

Rizatriptan has an average rating of 8.3 out of 10 from a total of 339 ratings on Drugs.com. 81% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 12% reported a negative effect.

Zomig has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 98 ratings on Drugs.com. 60% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 27% reported a negative effect.

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Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified.

Drowsiness (11.8%)
Nausea (9.4%)
Tiredness (7.7%)
Dizziness (6.5%)
Sleepy (5.3%)
Pain (3.5%)
Anxiety (2.7%)

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Drowsiness (10.2%)
Increased heart rate (8.2%)
Frequent urination (6.1%)
Nausea (6.1%)
Pain (6.1%)
Tingling (6.1%)
Dizziness (5.1%)

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Drug Class

Antimigraine agents

Antimigraine agents

Generic Availability

Lower cost generic

Lower cost generic approved

Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance

Quantity	12 each
Strength	10 mg
Per unit^*	$1.52 - $10.56
Cost^*	$18.19 - $126.67

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Quantity	6 tablet
Strength	2.5 mg
Per unit^*	$24.75
Cost^*	$148.49

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Dosage Forms

Oral tablet
Oral tablet, disintegrating

Nasal spray
Oral tablet

Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.

6 hours

CSA Schedule ¹ View glossary of CSA terms

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category

Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full pregnancy warnings document.

Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full pregnancy warnings document.

Drug Interactions

A total of 156 drugs are known to interact with Rizatriptan:

71 major drug interactions (293 brand and generic names)
30 moderate drug interactions (164 brand and generic names)
55 minor drug interactions (343 brand and generic names)

A total of 159 drugs are known to interact with Zomig:

69 major drug interactions (284 brand and generic names)
72 moderate drug interactions (440 brand and generic names)
18 minor drug interactions (50 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of ZOLMitriptan such as dizziness, drowsiness... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

June 29, 1998

November 25, 1997

WADA Class View classifications

N/A

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