Compare Relpax vs. Zomig
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
Treats migraine headaches.
Relpax (eletriptan) is a first choice medicine to treat migraines, but it can be expensive.
Treats migraines.
Triptans are the first-choice to treat migraines. Zomig (zolmitriptan) works just as well as other triptans for migraines.
Upsides
- Relpax (eletriptan) works as well as other first choice medicines for migraines.
- Relpax (eletriptan) comes in 2 different strengths.
- 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
- Relpax (eletriptan) is only available as a brand name.
- Relpax (eletriptan) can cause dizziness and might make you more likely to fall.
- If you have more than 3 migraines a month, Relpax (eletriptan) isn't a good choice because of its side effects.
- 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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Side effects
8possible side effects
- Nausea4%
- Headache4%
- Weakness4%
- Tingling or prickling sensation3%
- Dizziness3%
- Sleepiness3%
- Flushing2%
- Dry mouth2%
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 and rhythm problems
- Heart rhythm problems
- History of chest pain
- Uncontrolled high blood pressure
- Stroke
- History of a stroke
- Medication overuse headache
- Using Relpax (eletriptan) for more than 10 days a month
- Serotonin syndrome
- Tricyclic antidepressants
- Fentanyl
- Tramadol
- Buspirone
- ADHD medicines
- Triptans
- Higher blood pressure
- Uncontrolled high blood pressure
- Blood vessel issues
- High blood pressure
- History of stroke
- History of 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