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Nurtec ODT® Alternatives
Nurtec ODT®
(Rimegepant)
Prescription Only
Nurtec ODT is a medication that can be placed under or onto the tongue to treat migraine symptoms in adults. When taken every other day, it can also be used to prevent episodic migraine. Nurtec ODT works by blocking CGRP, a protein believed to contribute to migraine attacks by causing pain, blood vessel dilation, and inflammation. The medication is well-tolerated, with less than 2% of individuals reporting nausea.
Nurtec ODT is FDA approved for the following indications: Migraine and Migraine prevention.
Emgality®
(Galcanezumab)
Prescription Only
Emgality is a medication that can be self-administered once a month by injecting it subcutaneously under the skin. It is used for migraine prevention in adults and can also be used to treat cluster headaches during a cluster headache period. The most frequently reported side effect is injection site reactions. Additionally, there are no known drug interactions with Emgality.
Emgality is FDA approved for the following indications: Migraine and Cluster Headaches.
Dosage & Administration
Administration
Oral
Subcutaneous
Dosing
Acute treatment of migraine: 75 mg as needed. Preventive treatment of episodic migraine: 75 mg every other day. Maximum daily dose: 75 mg.
Migraine: 240 mg loading dose (120 mg x 2) followed by 120 mg monthly.
Latin Shorthand
Acute treatment of Migraine: 75 mg PRN. Preventive treatment of Episodic Migraine: 75 mg qod.
240 mg LD (120 mg x 2) then 120 mg/mo.
Financial Assistance
Copay
$0
$0
Annual Cap
$4,900
Assistance Expiration
12/31/2023
12 months
Generics
No lower-cost generic available
No lower-cost generic available