Zolmitriptan Shown Promising For Adolescent Migraine Relief
It’s hard enough being a kid in today’s world. From 12-17, your body is being subjected to all kinds of hormone surges, growth spurts and zit creams. And getting migraines on top of it just makes you want to scream. And apparantly, adolescents with migraines have done just that, spurring research into effective pain relief.
A popular migraine drug that shows promise for teens is zolmitriptan, found in the brand name nasal spray Zomig, reports Reuters Health.
The 2007 study was done on 171 adolescents with migraines with a total of 275 migraine attacks spread between them. Some were treated with the nasal spray and some were not, given instead a placebo. Releif in the nasally treated began in 37% in 15 minutes after the spray was given.
The study was conducted by Eastern Virginia Medical School. So far, no side effects have been reported, aside from a lot of sniffing.
Zomig, made by pharmecuetical giant Astra-Zeneca, is one of a relatively new family of medicines called triptans. It is unknown how Zomig would help anyone over 17. It is thought that because 12-17 year olds are going through such hormonal changes, that might be the cause of their migraines. Perhpas one of the causes of adult migraines are adolescents? (Just a joke, folks…) Zomig has long been touted as the new migraine treatment, and nasal sprays are thought to be absorbed by the body faster than tablets. You can get Zomig in tablet form, too.
Before taking any medication, see your doctor and tell him or her all of the medications, herbal treatments and any alternative therapies you may be on. And don’t share your medications. People, even adolescents, have different causes for their migraines, and can react bodly to medications that work just fine for you.

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