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65 Year Zomig Limit

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I am 67 this month so past Zomig’s 65 year recommended age limit. My Dr has dismissed the need to come off Zomig on age grounds. Fitness may be a factor but as my Mum died from a stroke I’m concerned. I don’t relish giving up Zomig, which has been a life changer. I think I’ve answered my own question but anyone given up Zomig/zolmatriptan on age grounds?

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5555aniceta

Hi I’m turning 67 years ol next month and I having horribles migraine almost every other day so I’m taking zomig for ever and I don’t hear anything from my doctor.

I’m very concerned but is the

Only thing that take away my migraine

It’s terrible when you are on that pain

I try Tylenol,Advil etc nothing work

I think I stuck with zomig for life

I do physiotherapy,acupuncture, Botox, massage, yoga etc and work for a little while but

The pain always comeback

Good luck

Solly

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LarryDahlka in reply to 5555aniceta

the other triptans give the same relief try rizatriptan or one of the others

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designer111

My mum is 71 and still takes triptans. I asked my specialist this and she thinks that is fine as long as my mum does not have cardiovascular problems.

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