Topamax and Zomig

• Generic Name: topiramate
• Dosage Forms: tablet, coated; capsule, coated pellets
• Other Brand Names: Qudexy XR, Topamax, Topamax Sprinkle, Topiragen, Trokendi XR, Qudexy XR Sprinkle

Topamax (topiramate) was originally FDA-approved as a seizure medicine, also called an anticonvulsant. Topiramate is used to treat seizures in adults and children who are at least 2 years old.

Topamax is also used to prevent migraine headaches in adults and teenagers who are at least 12 years old. This medicine will only prevent migraine headaches or reduce the number of attacks. It will not treat a headache that has already begun.

Topamax may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: zolmitriptan
• Dosage Forms: tablet, tablet orally-disintegrating
• Other Brand Names: Zomig, Zomig-ZMT

Zomig (zolmitriptan) is a headache medicine that narrows blood vessels around the brain. Zolmitriptan also reduces substances in the body that can trigger headache pain, nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and other migraine symptoms.

Zomig is used to treat migraine headaches in adults.

Zomig will only treat a headache that has already begun. It will not prevent headaches or reduce the number of attacks.

Zomig should not be used to treat a common tension headache, a headache that causes loss of movement on one side of your body, or any headache that seems to be different from your usual migraine headaches. Use this medication only if your condition has been confirmed by a doctor as migraine headaches.