Sumatriptan vs Zolmitriptan
Compare Sumatriptan and Zolmitriptan side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.
| Sumatriptan | Zolmitriptan | |
|---|---|---|
| Drug class | Serotonin-1b and Serotonin-1d Receptor Agonist | Serotonin-1b and Serotonin-1d Receptor Agonist |
| Used to treat | Cluster headache, Migraine disorders | Migraine disorders |
| Generic price | From $0.24 each, about $7.18 for 30 (25 mg tablet (Succ)); other forms from $14.93 per mL (6 mg/0.5 mL vial) | From $1.02 each, about $30.68 for 30 (2.5 mg tablet); other forms from $44.04 per item (5 mg nasal spray) |
| Brand price | Imitrex: from $72.40 each, about $2,172 for 30 (100 mg tablet); other forms from $437 per mL (6 mg/0.5 mL cartridges) | Zomig: from $109 per item (2.5 mg nasal spray) |
| Generic savings | Generic costs over 99% less than the brand | Generic costs about 60% less than the brand |