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Medicines zolmitriptanQuestion & answer

zolmitriptan · Medicine question

Why does zolmitriptan nasal spray cause a strange taste?

iatroX medicinesPublished 22 August 2026Reviewed 22 August 2026

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Answer

Taste disturbance is a very common effect of the nasal formulation, partly because spray can reach the back of the nose and throat.

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Zolmitriptan Grunenthal 5 mg Nasal Sprayemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 27
NHSNHS · NHS medicine guidance

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