Compare Frova vs. Zomig
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
Treats migraine headaches.
Triptans are the first-choice to treat migraines. Frova (frovatriptan) works just as well as other triptans for migraines, but doesn't work for other types of headaches like cluster headaches.
Treats migraines.
Triptans are the first-choice to treat migraines. Zomig (zolmitriptan) works just as well as other triptans for migraines.
Upsides
- Frova (frovatriptan) is available in generic.
- Unlike other similar medicines, you can take up to 3 tablets of Frova (frovatriptan) every 24 hours.
- Frova (frovatriptan) is first choice of medicines for treatment of migraine headaches.
- Zomig (zolmitriptan) is is a first choice treatment to treat severe migraines.
- There are different forms of Zomig (zolmitriptan) available, including a dissolving pill and a nasal spray if you have trouble swallowing during a migraine attack.
- The regular and dissolving pill forms of Zomig (zolmitriptan) are available as generics.
Downsides
- Available as an oral tablet only, which may be difficult to swallow during bad migraine attack.
- Doesn't prevent migraines.
- Doesn't work for other types of headaches like cluster headaches.
- Not recommended for children under 18 years old.
- If you're taking the nasal spray form of Zomig (zolmitriptan), you have to follow the instructions exactly or you won't get the full dose of medicine.
- The nasal spray form of Zomig (zolmitriptan) is only available as brand name, so it can be expensive.
- If you have heart disease or history of stroke, Zomig (zolmitriptan) may not be the best choice for you. Talk to your doctor about your medical history.
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Dosage forms
- Pill
- Pill
- Dissolving tablet
- Nasal spray
Price
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$171.39
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Side effects
10possible side effects
- Dizziness8%
- Fatigue5%
- Headache4%
- Tingling or prickling sensation4%
- Flushing4%
- Dry mouth3%
- Hot or cold sensation3%
- Muscle pain3%
- Indigestion2%
- Chest pain2%
12possible side effects
- Changes in taste21%
- Tingling or prickling sensation10%
- Oversensitivity of the skin5%
- Pain4%
- Pain in the throat4%
- Nausea4%
- Sleepiness4%
- Discomfort in the nose3%
- Dizziness3%
- Weakness3%
- Tightness in the throat2%
- Dry mouth2%
Risks and risk factors
- Heart attack
- Heart disease
- history of chest pain/angina
- uncontrolled high blood pressure
- Stroke
- History of a stroke
- Medication overuse headache
- Using Frova (frovatriptan) for more than 2 to 3 days a week or 10 days a month
- Serotonin syndrome
- Tricyclic antidepressants
- Fentanyl
- Tramadol
- Buspirone
- ADHD medicines
- Triptans
- Increased blood pressure
- Uncontrolled high blood pressure
- Blood vessel issues
- High blood pressure
- history of stroke or heart attack
- Heart attack
- Heart disease
- history of chest pain/angina
- uncontrolled high blood pressure
- Stroke
- History of a stroke
- Medication overuse headache
- Using Zomig (zolmitriptan) or other migraine treatment medications for 10 or more days a month
- Changes in heartbeat
- History of arrhythmia
- Serotonin syndrome
- Taking tricyclic antidepressants, fentanyl, tramadol, buspirone, or ADHD medicines
- Blood vessel issues
- High blood pressure
- history of stroke