Qulipta User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• NoM...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 16, 2025

For Migraine Prevention "I'm a male, migraine sufferer for 40+ years. Have tried it all before with different meds, acupuncture, and Botox - with no improvement. Started Qulipta one year ago, and zero migraines since. All my daily headaches are gone too. This is truly life-changing."

• Ash...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 3, 2023

For Chronic Migraine "I've been taking 60mg for over a year. It was a miracle at first, down to 1-2 migraines a month from 9-15. I've been starting to have more migraines again though, plus my insurance is being crappy about covering it. Nurtec, Ajovy, and all the usual meds didn't help me. I also didn't realize that yeah, the hair loss and fatigue I've been feeling is probably from Qulipta until reading more reviews, ugh. I've dealt with dry mouth, dry skin, constipation from it since the beginning."

• Sim...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 27, 2024

For Migraine Prevention "I am taking Qulipta as a replacement for Fioricet. It works, though not as well. It also has more side effects, causing significant fatigue, constipation, and nausea. I am hoping that the side effects lessen after taking Qulipta for a bit longer as I have only been on it 2-3 weeks. If the side effects do not reduce, the limited benefit of somewhat reduced headache intensity and frequency will not outweigh the detriment of the side effects."

• jul...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 30, 2024

For Chronic Migraine "I’m 23 y/o and developed chronic daily migraines after a TBI. My migraines are largely vestibular, with frequent classic migraines as well. I was on Qulipta for 6 months and it brought my daily migraines down to about 15-20 migraine days per month, and the pain, vertigo, dizziness, etc. were all eased significantly. I had 0 side effects. My neurologist ended up switching me to one of the CGRP injectables and it does not work nearly as well. I miss Qulipta every day."

• Ang...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 26, 2024

For Chronic Migraine "I started taking Qulipta (30mg) about two weeks ago in combination with another daily preventative migraine med. I have not had a headache since starting Qulipta, so I am cautiously optimistic. I was previously having between 2-4 a week. Notable side effects are loss of appetite (I have already lost 8 lbs), dry mouth, and my mouth also feels numb. This sensation of numbness in my mouth contributes to my loss of appetite, as things just don't taste the same. I don't really get any enjoyment from eating - my favorite foods just don't taste the same, so I don't really look forward to eating anything in particular, which I don't love, but I have suffered so long with migraines that if this medication can really give me the long-term relief that I have been looking for, it's a trade-off I'll accept. My insurance did not cover the medication entirely, but my doctor gave me a savings card and after using the card at my pharmacy, the balance owed was $0!"

• Lor...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 1, 2023

For Chronic Migraine "I have had a constant migraine for years, making it hard to think or to do daily routines. I have tried every migraine medication out there, Qulipta is the only medication that has helped me. I do Botox every 3 months while taking Qulipta every night. Now I only have a few migraines a month and they are not as bad as they used to be. I’m so thankful for Qulipta, I got my life back."

• Kar...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 4, 2024

For Chronic Migraine "Been on it for a year. 60 mg. It's been a game changer for me. I've had migraines/headaches since I was 9. I've been on every migraine medication and prophylactic imaginable. I take Maxalt a few times a month before my period, and that's it! I used to take it regularly. Only side effect is depression, but I don't know if that's the medication or situational. But seriously, the best medication ever!"

• Kay...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 17, 2023

For Chronic Migraine "It is a wonderful miracle tablet. I take one daily in the morning and it avoids a migraine all day. This is the first relief I have had in 30 to 40 years. Too bad it's so expensive. I can't afford the prescription and have to rely on samples."

• Con...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 16, 2023

For Migraine Prevention "I've been taking this drug for about a month now as a replacement for Emgality. Emgality was really back and forth for me. Sometimes it worked well for the month, sometimes it felt like it lasted less than the month, other times it felt like it did nothing. I've been taking Qulipta now for about 6 weeks along with other drugs/supplements. I've had far less downtime and far fewer full-blown migraine days. I'm not wholly convinced yet this is the magic bullet, and I don't think I can stop taking other medications along with it, but I'm fairly happy with the results so far."

• thr...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 8, 2025

For Chronic Migraine "I started on 60 mg, which was great for my migraines, but the constipation was so severe that multiple doses of Miralax did nothing. I moved my dose down to 30 mg, and it’s less of a problem. It actually helps my IBS-D now, which is an added bonus. My migraines are far less, but I still have flare-ups occasionally. Still, much less than before. I’m able to enjoy life again. I was having 20-25+ migraine days a month, and now I have them only during a flare-up (which can last like a week). I highly recommend. Topamax, Effexor, and propranolol didn’t really help my migraines, but this did."

• Iss...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 3, 2024

For Chronic Migraine "I have been on Qulipta for at least 2 years, and I can honestly say that it has changed my life completely. I can go sometimes months without a migraine and when one comes, it is not nearly as bad as before. It has truly changed my life for the better!"

• lyn...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 7, 2024

For Chronic Migraine "Worked great at first, but headaches started to slowly return. My headaches were easier to get rid of by taking 200 mg of Advil, but I still didn't want to keep waking up with headaches again. Doctor going to try Topamax when I pick up in a couple of days. Hope this works for the long term."

• Quz...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 12, 2024

For Migraine Prevention "I've had nothing but fantastic results from Qulipta. I've been taking 30 mg/day for over two years. My headaches have been reduced by at least 80%, and if I do get one, it's not very bad. I take half a Maxalt or even OTC meds, and it's gone. My neurology nurse practitioner who prescribed it says that she hears this a lot, and she doesn't hear of side effects. The most frequent side effects are nausea and constipation, and I had both of those problems before I started taking it. I haven't gotten any worse with those things, so I can accurately say 'no side effects for me.' I couldn't be happier. Just amazing."

• M O...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 5, 2025

For Chronic Migraine "I experienced head trauma as a small child. Hence, horrible migraines. I am now 61. I have been taking this medicine for almost two years. It has been a lifesaver. My insurance covered 80%, my secondary insurance covered the other 20%."

• slo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 20, 2024

For Chronic Migraine "It does seem to be helping reduce my migraines, but I am constantly tired. I was hoping I would acclimate to it and the fatigue would go away, but so far, it hasn’t. I don’t know for sure if the fatigue is caused by Qulipta or not."

• Pun...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 31, 2024

For Migraine Prevention "Have been on Qulipta and Ubrelvy for about 1 year now. Have suffered from migraines since I was a small, small child. I am 58 now. Tried every drug under the sun, even took ibuprofen like candy. Works have migraines that last for 30+ days. Missed a lot of work due to the migraines. Finally went to a neurologist, she offered many different options. Had an MRI and have what looks like either ischemic small vessel disease or demyelination. Triptan, topamax, and other drugs did nothing to help. She put me on Qulipta and Ubrelvy and FINALLY found relief!!! The Ubrelvy works better than any other drugs I've ever taken. The Qulipta has drastically reduced the migraines and headaches to almost nil. I highly recommend both!!!"

• kar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 28, 2024

For Migraine Prevention "Qulipta has given me my life back. So many blood pressure meds, shots, days and days AND DAYS of me laying on the couch in the dark with an ice pack on my head trying to just live let alone be a functional adult. I'm getting my life back. I've been out of work so long my savings are gone, part of the time we're without a utility for a day or two before I can pay to get it back on. I almost lost the house. Credit cards are maxed. Only side effect I've noticed is I have atopic dermatitis on my arms now? It's just raised bumps all over my upper and lower arms, listen I'll take it. Long as they don't turn wild I'll keep on the 60mg a day. I wouldn't wish chronic migraine on my worst enemy."

• wor...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 28, 2025

For Chronic Migraine "I didn't have one migraine while I took it for 3 weeks. I was really excited. Unfortunately, the constipation and stomach pain were just not worth it. I tried 30 mg. Besides the side effects, this was the most effective migraine med I've ever tried."

• Mic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 11, 2024

For Migraine Prevention "I've been on the 60mg dose for about 18 days now. So far, I've been migraine-free. Before medication, I was having around 9-12 migraines a month. I would have brain fog and numbness in my ears. I've struggled over 25+ years on different medications to help. I did have mild constipation for the first 3 days, that has begun to get better. The medication also makes you feel like you're not hungry or thirsty. I am reminding myself to drink more fluids because it can cause dehydration and stinky pee. It did change my pee flow, something that wasn't listed as a side effect but I experienced. At first, I thought maybe bladder infection (UTI) wasn't the case. So just remember to drink fluids. My brain feels clear and no more brain fog. I was consuming so many doses of pain control medication before this new medication. I'm completely off all other meds. Take note of your side effects."

• Lis...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 29, 2023

For Migraine Prevention "Before my doctor prescribed Qulipta, I was averaging 4-6 migraines a month. These were debilitating migraines that often led me to the emergency room. I started taking Qulipta in May 2023 and have not had another migraine! As a bonus, I experienced a decreased appetite which led to a 20-pound weight loss (which I needed). This medication has been life-changing for me and my family! I take one 60mg pill every evening at bedtime."

• Apr...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 24, 2024

For Migraine Prevention "I’ve been using 30 mg Qulipta daily as a preventative for 9 or 10 months. I used to get about 10 or more migraines a month plus almost daily headaches. Using this medication, I am down to an average of two migraines a month and less headaches. The pain of my migraines is much more bearable. It definitely causes constipation, and I’ve added magnesium to my daily regimen. I just had my annual blood draw and I now have metabolic syndrome, which includes high bad cholesterol, low good cholesterol, and significantly increased liver and kidney values. None of which I had before using Qulipta. Neurologist does not seem to think that it is Qulipta, but that is the only medication and change I’ve had in one year. I am experiencing some moderate hair loss as well. I am heavily debating stopping Qulipta for six months to see if my health values get better."

• Ant...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 6, 2024

For Migraine Prevention "Definitely worth a try. I was prescribed 60mg but started off splitting in 4ths (15mg). I'm sensitive to drugs so I decided to be cautious and I'm glad I did because this is a powerful drug… or I'm just super sensitive. On 15mg the first week, I was extremely tired and had some insomnia/irritability. All have calmed down significantly after about 2 weeks along with minimal headaches. I bumped up to 30mg and felt pretty good, just a little constipation, so you may need to start eating more fiber. Be warned that insurance companies LOVE to randomly stop paying for this drug since it is so expensive. Doctors say there is no withdrawal, but many patients say there is. Since I am taking a lower dose for a bit, I will have pills left over in case insurance tries to pull this on me. All in all, it's definitely worth a try, but it may take a few weeks for your body to adjust. Try and stick with it for at least a month or two."

• Wor...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 15, 2023

For Migraine Prevention "I can’t say enough good about Qulipta. I used to have to take 4-10 doses per month of Zomig, and ever since being on Qulipta, I have only taken 2 doses total! No more migraine headaches. The downside is that the drug card only covers 2 months (I had samples for the rest), and soon I will have to come off of it because my insurance won’t cover it."

• jac...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 10, 2023

For Migraine Prevention "Worked great for migraines, but side effects not worth it: initially had rash, hair seems to be falling out, overall sense of numbness (clearly affecting sex drive/performance), insomnia. I'm only taking the 30mg. No question that it's the drug causing these."

• Sam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 25, 2023

For Migraine Prevention "I just started 60 mg of Qulipta one week ago. I've been noticing a lot of redness, primarily in my face and on my scalp, since starting this med, especially after showering. It kind of feels and looks like a sunburn, with some stinging. Has anyone else had a similar experience? It's too early to tell how well it's working. I also got Botox injections the day prior to starting Qulipta. I'm hoping the combination will be effective in minimizing the number of migraines I experience."