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Medicines zolmitriptanQuestion & answer

zolmitriptan · Medicine question

Can zolmitriptan be used with another triptan?

iatroX medicinesMedicine guide reviewed 22 August 2026

The answer

Answer

No. Combining triptans can cause excessive blood-vessel narrowing and is contraindicated or specifically advised against.

Sources for this answer

Zolmitriptan 2.5 mg Orodispersible Tablets — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
Zolmitriptan Grunenthal 5 mg Nasal Spray — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
Zolmitriptan 5 mg Film-coated Tablets — Current selected SmPC

emc · Summary of Product Characteristics

Zomig Rapimelt 2.5mg — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics

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