Zolmitriptan is used to treat acute attacks of
migraine headache and is in a class of drugs known as serotonin antagonists. There are
currently no reported nutrient or herb interactions involving zolmitriptan.
Summary of
Interactions with Vitamins, Herbs, and Foods
In some cases, an herb or supplement may appear in more than one category, which may seem
contradictory. For clarification, read the full article for details about the summarized
interactions.
Avoid: Adverse interaction—Avoid these supplements when taking this
medication because taking them together may cause undesirable or dangerous results. |
5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP)*
L-tryptophan*
|
| Depletion or interference |
None known
|
| Side effect reduction/prevention |
None known
|
| Supportive interaction |
None known
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| Reduced drug
absorption/bioavailability |
None known
|
An asterisk (*) next to an item in the summary indicates that the
interaction is supported only by weak, fragmentary, and/or contradictory scientific
evidence.
Interactions with Dietary Supplements
5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP)
Zolmitriptan works by stimulating serotonin receptors in the brain. 5-HTP and L-tryptophan are
converted to serotonin in the brain, and taking them with zolmitriptan could increase
zolmitriptan-induced side effects. However, no interactions have yet been reported with
zolmitriptan and 5-HTP or L-tryptophan.