Comparing Sumatriptan vs Zanaflex
Sumatriptan |
Zanaflextizanidine |
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Sumatriptan may be used to quickly relieve the symptoms of a migraine but may not be suitable for everyone including those with pre-existing cardiovascular conditions. Prescribed for Cluster... more |
Prescribed for Muscle Spasm. May also be prescribed off label for Cluster Headaches. |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & ReviewsRecent helpful reviews |
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8.0
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7.7
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Side Effects |
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Commonly reported side effects include: dizziness, injection site reaction, vertigo, nausea and vomiting, flushing sensation, tingling sensation, and unpleasant taste. See the full sumatriptan side effects document. |
Common side effects include: bradycardia, dizziness, drowsiness, hypotension, asthenia, fatigue, and xerostomia. See the full Zanaflex side effects document. |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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Imitrex, Imitrex Nasal, Imitrex Statdose, Onzetra Xsail, Tosymra, Zembrace SymTouch |
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Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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6 hours |
2.5 hours |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of terms. |
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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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. |
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FDA Alerts |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 174 drugs are known to interact with sumatriptan:
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A total of 1054 drugs are known to interact with Zanaflex:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
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No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist. |
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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January 28, 2016 |
November 27, 1996 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
N/A |
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More Information |
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Consumer Resources |
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Professional Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
For Migraine Been experiencing migraines/headaches since I could remember. I'm unable to take Nsaids so meds such as Cambia are not an option for me (which helped but not as well). Daily medications such as Topamax were not effective enough to warrant the extreme fatigue. Finally, after requesting an "as needed" dosing med, a doctor prescribed this one. Took dose shortly after symptoms began (oral tab). Took roughly an hour to take effect but it really helped! I had option for 2nd dose but felt enough relief to get through evening. Had some side effects but they were tolerable and did not worry me since I read what to expect ahead of time. Side effects short lived comared to constant fatigue of alternatives and worth the relief I received.