Can you take too much zolmitriptan?

Can you take too much zolmitriptan?

Do not take more than a total of 10mg of zolmitriptan (tablets or spray combined in any 24 hour period. If you take too much medicine, contact your doctor, hospital emergency department, or poison control center right away.

How many zolmitriptan can I take in 24 hours?

In the event of recurrent attacks, it is recommended that the total intake of zolmitriptan in a 24 hour period should not exceed 10 mg.

Can you take zolmitriptan daily?

Since zolmitriptan is used as needed, it does not have a daily dosing schedule. Call your doctor promptly if your symptoms do not improve after using zolmitriptan.

Can you take two zolmitriptan?

Your chest may feel tight or ‘heavy’ after taking zolmitriptan. These sensations do not usually last for long, but if they continue or become intense, do not take any more zolmitriptan and let your doctor know as soon as possible. Other side-effects may occur, but they are generally mild and do not last for long.

How long does zolmitriptan take to work?

In those patients who respond, significant efficacy is apparent within 1 hour of dosing. Zomig is equally effective whenever the tablets are taken during a migraine attack; although it is advisable that Zomig is taken as early as possible after the onset of migraine headache.

How many triptans can you take a month?

Unlike a migraine, an MOH is a dull, constant headache that’s often worse in the morning. To keep from getting these, try not to use a triptan drug more than 2 or 3 times a week or 10 days each month.

How strong is zolmitriptan?

Adults—At first, 1.25 or 2.5 milligrams (mg) (tablet may be broken in half) as a single dose. If the migraine comes back after being relieved, another dose may be taken if at least 2 hours have passed since the first dose.

Is zolmitriptan a pain killer?

Zolmitriptan is not an ordinary pain reliever. It should not be used to relieve any kind of pain other than migraine headaches. This medicine is usually used for people whose headaches are not relieved by acetaminophen, aspirin, or other pain relievers.

How many zolmitriptan can I take in a week?

Do not use more than 2 doses in any 24-hour period. Keep the oral disintegrating tablet in the blister pack inside the outer foil pouch until you are ready to take the medicine.

How should I take my first dose of zolmitriptan?

You may take your first dose of zolmitriptan in a doctor’s office or other medical facility where you can be monitored for serious reactions. If your doctor has prescribed a dose lower than 2.5 mg, you may use your fingers to break the 2.5-mg tablet on the line that divides it in half.

What is the recommended starting dose of Zomig?

The recommended starting dose of ZOMIG is 1.25 mg or 2.5 mg. The 1.25 mg dose can be achieved by manually breaking the functionally-scored 2.5 mg tablet in half.

What class of drug is zolmitriptan?

Zolmitriptan is in a class of medications called selective serotonin receptor agonists. It works by narrowing blood vessels around the brain, stopping pain signals from being sent to the brain, and blocking the release of certain natural substances that cause pain, nausea, and other symptoms of migraine.

Why is my zolmitriptan not working for my Headache?

Headaches that are not relieved by zolmitriptan are sometimes caused by conditions that need other treatment. If you feel much better after a dose of zolmitriptan, but your headache comes back or gets worse after a while, you may use one additional dose of zolmitriptan 2 hours after the first dose.