Rimegepant User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Sthra...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 6, 2023

Nurtec ODT (rimegepant) for Migraine "Oh my gosh…. This medication made me feel like I was on my deathbed! I took it for the first time yesterday due to a migraine I had on the same day I visited my doctor. It seemed to work for a bit but then things took a major turn for the worst. A couple of hours after taking this pill, I completely blacked out and was unconscious. I woke up only because I was aspirating on my own vomit. I ran to the bathroom and it was a horror movie scene. I then was violently ill; throwing up within 5 mins of taking a sip of water. I threw up constantly for around 5 hours and laid in my bathroom, in the dark, with a blanket and pillow. I did not mix this medicine with any other medicine that night either. My migraine got worse and I’m still fighting it today (approx 20 hrs after) and by then I was terrified to take even a Tylenol and another zofran because I was so extremely sick! Be careful with this medication! It may work for some people, but just looking at the bottle is giving me PTSD now."

• Its...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 17, 2021

Nurtec ODT (rimegepant) for Migraine Prevention "I started taking Nurtec ODT the beginning of September 2021 for weekly migraines that showed up twice or three times a month. After using sumatriptan for a few month with dwindling results I decided to give Cove a try in helping with a better prescription. From my choices I decided to try Nurtec and, after its short term usage, I could tell the difference between with it and without it. My migraines dropped in number (from 14-21 days to 4-7 days) and those that I would have were rather short, only lasting for hours instead of days. The only reason I was able to receive Nurtec is because I was still on an insurance plan with my mom but after she lost her job and I found my own insurance I have been denied access to it due to its high price. After doing research I found out that one 8 pack costs over $2,000! Not being able to afford it I’m currently in the middle of deciding with new medication to take without so many side effects. There is no reason for this medicine to cost so much."

• Sarah
• January 29, 2023

Nurtec ODT (rimegepant) for Migraine "I wanted to leave a review since I figured most people who bother to leave one, only do so when they have a negative experience. So for those of you who rely on reviews to make your decisions as I do, I just wanted to leave my own experience. I tried my first Nurtec today after avoiding it for a while out of fear that I’d have a negative reaction. I wish I had taken it before during my last two migraines because the only side effect I had was VERY mild dizziness. So mild that I could shower and walk around and feel fine. Other than that, no nausea, no stomach pain, nothing. My headache is gone and I feel completely fine. So grateful for this medication!"

• AJB
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 21, 2022

Nurtec ODT (rimegepant) for Migraine "I have taken Nurtec as abortive and preventative for 1 1/2 yrs. Developed heart AFIB and immediately stopping Nurtec and the AFIB stopped. I developed break through small twinge like headaches throughout day during AFIB monitoring. Also have IBS-C and Nurtec made it unbearable. Have had 2 doctors say Nurtec should never be used as a preventative, only abortive. Hopefully this review will help others."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 7, 2022

Nurtec ODT (rimegepant) for Migraine "I've taken several types of Triptans, and sometimes they take the edge off, or if I take them very early in the day, by night I might be feeling a bit better, able to sit on the couch with my kids--but still no normal function. So I thought I'd try Nurtec because of the hype and recommendations. This was definitely not for me. I felt drugged up. I was bursting into tears, acting weird, asked my sister to pull over to the side of the expressway because I thought I was going to vomit while she was getting me home (it was a sudden urge rather than general nausea). And then I was in a "haze" for a couple of days. It's definitely not something that I ever want in my system again. I'm a slimmer woman and also wonder why the same doses are given across the board. I'm definitely sticking with my Triptans (Frova, Nara)."

• Mr E
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 29, 2023

Nurtec ODT (rimegepant) for Migraine "I've had very severe migraines for years. It felt like I was out of options. I received samples from my doctor of Nurtec. I was skeptical, to say the least. I knew it was only a matter of time until my next attack. I felt the symptoms early on, like I always do with the onset of aura. I said to myself, 'Here we go again.' Time to lock myself in a dark, quiet room with an ice mask, a cold washcloth, and earplugs. We've all been there. I remembered the samples that the doc gave me. I put one under my tongue, like the product instructed me to do. The product was flavorless and dissolved in seconds. The results for me were that, within about 30 minutes, the symptoms I was experiencing were completely gone. The plans that I originally had never even happened! I said to myself, 'This is impossible. Never in my life has this happened.' I've been migraine-free using Nurtec for over a month so far (which is life-changing for me!) Thank you Biohaven!!!!!!"

• Hopeful
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 15, 2022

Nurtec ODT (rimegepant) for Migraine "I was excited to try Nurtec as a preventive, although very hesitant to discontinue Maxalt, which was like a miracle drug for me after 40 years of migraines and trying treatments with neurologists in three states. Keeping records for all these years, I maintained between 8-12 headache days a month on average (some of these days were 3-day migraines and yes, I was taking Maxalt for those three days). I started Nurtec in July of 2022, every other day as instructed, and saw no significant difference, and was allowed to continue taking Maxalt for headaches, according to my neuro. However, my headache days went down to 5 in August - A FIRST!! - and again in September and October - I'll take it!! Now it is November 15, 2022, and I have not had a headache yet THIS MONTH. This is unbelievable to me. My takeaway is that, for me, it is taking some time to have a real effect. I will stick with it with fingers crossed for a headache-free month!! I am 62 yrs old and hopeful!!"

• Anoth...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 5, 2021

Nurtec ODT (rimegepant) for Migraine "I started taking Nurtec about 6 months ago and it has really worked for me. I take it as soon as I feel “yup this is actually a migraine” vs a tension headache, which has been about once a week these last 6 months. It usually takes about an hour to set in but the pain melts away and I can get back to normal life mostly. I can still feel the migraine creeping under the surface so I would say it gets me back up to 85% of my normal self. I have had no rebound migraines, but a couple migraine hangovers the next day."

• CarW
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 15, 2021

Nurtec ODT (rimegepant) for Migraine "Woke up with a migraine. A few hours later I tried Nurtec for the first time. My doctor gave me samples. I placed it under my tongue as directed, and an hour later I have had no relief. I ended up writing this review, while searching to see if other people had the same experience. It's been almost 90 minutes and I would've hoped for some relief by now."

• dirty...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 20, 2021

Nurtec ODT (rimegepant) for Migraine "This is supposedly an oral dissolving tablet but the pharmacist said to take it with a glass of water and swallow it. Thank God I did because NO ONE TOLD me it was PEPPERMINT. I am allergic to peppermint and it burned like fire, made me nauseated to the point of wanting to throw up. Luckily I had some jello and ate that quickly and put out the fire. The migraine got worse. It did not work for me. I will NEVER take this again."

• Goatm...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 28, 2022

Nurtec ODT (rimegepant) for Migraine "The one dose of Nurtec was great, until it wore off. Then I was left with paralysis on my left side which included my leg, arm, face, I could not roll over in bed/get out of bed without assistance. I could not walk unaided, let alone drive a car. I could not shower standing up, I had horrible pain all over, so I would sit in the shower letting the water wash over me to feel better until there was no more warm water. I had diarrhea & urinary incontinence. I wanted to sleep constantly. I could not think clearly or speak very well. I was not hungry and more. This went on for 3 months, I lost 40 pounds. My heart rate increased to 110 and has stayed around 100, even now 8 months later. I could not tolerate being outside in the heat. I can not lift more than 20-25 pounds. I went to my PCP, she treated my symptoms, poison control said there was nothing to counteract. Most of my symptoms have gone but some remain. I never had most of these before. Horrible pill."

• Flori...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 27, 2021

Nurtec ODT (rimegepant) for Migraine "1st use caused a panic attack (PA). I was desperate so I took it before doing my normal research, but I started research shortly after taking it. The first thing I saw was a Kardashian name. I wouldn’t have taken it had I seen that first as I feel it speaks volumes. The PA that this set off rolled for hours. Also, I now know (thanks to research) the CGRP is involved in wound healing and protective measures for the cardiovascular system among other things. I don’t trust the longterm safety of this drug. I’ve never had a reaction like this to a drug and haven’t had enough PAs for me to think that the PA was a coincidence. This drug is the only known trigger for my PAs. I won’t even donate what I didn’t take because I feel such conviction when it comes to this medication."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 16, 2022

Nurtec ODT (rimegepant) for Migraine "I just read in the comments this contains SUCRALOSE! I'm extremely allergic and my doctor knows about this but prescribed it anyways as a rescue medication. I've been bedridden for almost 6 days and went to take it again. Good thing I looked at these reviews. If you have an artificial sweetener intolerance, don't take it. I haven't been able to move, vomiting, nausea, increased pain etc"

• bunny...
• December 19, 2022

Nurtec ODT (rimegepant) for Migraine "So right off I was afraid it was gonna taste bad. It didn't taste bad it was minty but it did leave a really strong aftertaste, like metallic or bitter. It made me feel really weird Like whooshy. And I felt like I was talking really slowly. And I stuttered a lot. I felt really floaty, and I had a hard time walking. And the nausea was so bad. Worst than migraine nausea. Like I was salivating like I was going to throw up. But I didn't. My tongue also felt really weird and I did look in the mirror to see if it was swollen it wasn't it just felt weird like numb. And I ate a little piece of fudge. It tasted like pure butt. In fact, everything tasted bad. Even water. And I still had a migraine. It didn't progress any further, pain-wise. Just like it was at a standstill. So I took it around 1230 pm In the afternoon. And the migraine finally disappeared around bedtime about 10:30. So The only thing it really did was stop the migraine from progressing to further pain."

• chris
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 16, 2023

Nurtec ODT (rimegepant) for Migraine "Nurtec works for both me and my girlfriend. A lot of the other drugs make you sleepy. This has 0 side effects and is 100 percent effective almost. I would say it has fewer side effects than any medication I've ever taken. The other reviews about the taste and wasteful packaging are hilarious. Everyone's body is different, but this is hands down the best medication ever. Even for hangover headaches, it takes them away. The only negative is they are wicked expensive and hard to get approved by insurance and you only get 8. I have to split them in half to make them last. Around 1200 bucks for 8 of them."

• SphereR
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 14, 2020

Nurtec ODT (rimegepant) for Migraine "Wonderful drug Nurtec gets rid of my migraines in one hour or less though I had one where it took a bit longer than an hour more like two for it to go away. Either way wonderful drug and the only migraine abortive that has worked for my migraines. Sumatriptan was a hit and miss all the time and Rizatriptan was horrible made my light sensitivity even worse and made my brain feel like it was going to explode."

• Miche...
• March 15, 2021

Nurtec ODT (rimegepant) for Migraine "My doctor ordered me the Kyleena IUD for heavy bleeding, I started having awful migraines several months after it was inserted. My doctor said hormones are 99% responsible for migraines. I started to take Imitrex and was a zombie on it and had to go to bed. I went to my neurologist and he prescribed Nurtec ODT. When my first migraine hit, I was in excruciating pain, and the box was extremely difficult to open. I tried to open it, but being in that much pain made it even harder. Once the package was opened after 5 mins. of trying, it started to work in 30-40 mins. I have never had a migraine leave so quickly. I was not nauseous or even tired after it worked, and I basically could go back to my normal daily routine. It is a huge blessing that I live in this day and time that we have drugs like this one available to us!"

• ItsAl...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 9, 2021

Nurtec ODT (rimegepant) for Migraine "My Dr put me on Nurtec after suffering from debilitating migraines for over 15 years. Due to drug interactions I can't take Triptans or Topiramate. This has been a godsend. I still have lingering headaches, but my migraines are functional now whereas before I would be laying on a tile floor crying and vomiting. Only side effects I have had is an increase in bowel movements but I'll take it. The minty taste is calming as well. If I take it early enough at onset and then nap, I have noticed my migraine completely gone by the time I wake up."

• Mattie
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 27, 2022

Nurtec ODT (rimegepant) for Migraine Prevention "This is the only thing that has slowed down and stopped many of my migraines. Have had them for 25yrs following 7 mths of birth control pills. Take it once every other day, dissolve under my tongue. Since I had serious allergic reactions to ibuprofen, Zomig, Imatrex, Ajovy shots and botox, I was scared to try this, but couldn't handle the side effects of the botox anymore. Chronic fatigue is no way to live with your head still hurting. Been on it since Sept, 2021. With my IBS, tummy issues were expected, so I always take it with food. Have had no side effects that noticeably pointed to Nurtec. Getting better, was able to start walking this summer, up to 3 miles. Migraines have changed, so can have painless ones, but they still stop. No complaints after going over a year with a non stop migraine. Still have the menstrual migraines ones periodically that don't stop and last for days, but in my early 50's so hormones are going to be crazy."

• ginger
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 16, 2022

Nurtec ODT (rimegepant) for Migraine "I started taking Nurtec over a year ago. It worked really well for my migraines and my headaches were gone within an hour from taking it. Almost immediately my hair started falling out. I didn't think anything of it I thought it was stress but as time went on handfuls of hair would be in my hands and in the shower drain after every shower. Overtime it really started to bother me and my hair is very very thin. I had blood work, I've had my thyroid checked I've been to a dietitian, I've been to a dermatologist, I've been to my gynecologist and my thyroid checked. I've gone through a litany of tests for hair loss and everything is fine. The only thing that's left is Nurtec. I stopped taking it 3 weeks ago. My hair is still falling out while not quite as bad. I believe in Nurtec takes approximately 3 to 4 months to get out of my system. I'm hoping it stops soon otherwise I'll be bald"

• kelly...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 27, 2023

Nurtec ODT (rimegepant) for Migraine "Originally prescribed in February 2023, I began using this medication as an abortive treatment for breakthrough migraines. I have been using it on a regular basis since then and suspect that it is causing an adverse liver reaction. Starting at the end of February, I began having intermittent severe abdominal pains from the right flank side, directly under the breastbone, which radiates towards the belly button. Two emergency room visits in February detected excessively elevated hepatic liver panel results. CT scan and abdominal ultrasound did not identify any organ blockage or visually apparent abnormality. Subsequent months of Nurtec use on a regular basis (at least 2x per week) have seen additional painful episodes of varying intensity. Most recently, on 20th June 2023, a repeat severe abdominal pain episode saw similar lab values, negative CT, MRI, and ultrasound results. This particular episode was preceded by the use of multiple Nurtec doses on 18 June 2023 (2x that day), then another dose in the afternoon of 19 June 2023."

• Heada...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 19, 2023

Nurtec ODT (rimegepant) for Migraine "I’ve taken it 4 times. The first time I felt better for about 6 hours. The next 3 times it has done nothing. I am also on my first injection of Ajovy. I suffer from “post concussion syndrome” and “post traumatic headaches”. The neurologist puts migraine nonintractable without aura on my medical notes as well. This is all due to a car accident. I was really hoping this would be the miracle drug I keep hearing about. I’ll probably finish out this pack. I can’t take triptans or beta blockers. I can’t take OTC nsaids more than 2 times a week. I have headaches and migraines daily. 30/30 days a month. I’ve tried the cefaly device (didn’t work). The only thing that seems to decrease the intensity and make me feel a little better is sleep. I really wanted the Nurtec to work but so far it doesn’t seem to do a thing. I haven’t had any side effects from Nurtec."

• Anonymous
• August 25, 2021

Nurtec ODT (rimegepant) for Migraine "My neurologist prescribed this to me along with Reyvow and said they were the newest and best for migraine pain. These two meds do not work for me!! It was a ratio of ~1 to every 10 times I have taken these pills that they actually worked. Migraine usually came back a day or so later when it did work. Reported this twice to my long-time neurologist, her plan, take lots of magnesium, ginger root and an anti-emetic when I feel a migraine and then the Med combo! I am not new to migraines, been getting them since I was 7 (I just turned 61), so lots of meds and experience with these headaches. I finally had to fire my Dr. and move on. I hope I can find something other than Neurtec with my new Dr."

• JEMS
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 10, 2022

Nurtec ODT (rimegepant) for Migraine Prevention "I have had chronic migraines for over 40 years and have been to numerous neurologists and taken many different medications and treatments, conventional and alternative, to prevent my migraines. Nothing worked UNTIL Nurtec! It's a godsend for me! It has nearly eliminated my migraines. The price of Nurtec needs to come down so it is affordable for everyone in need of the medication."

• LeiaS...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 5, 2023

Nurtec ODT (rimegepant) for Migraine "Nurtec has been a Godsend for my hemiplegic migraines. The migraines started after I had Covid and I thought I was having a stroke. The migraine "cocktail" they gave me at the hospital helped, but it took awhile. My neurologist prescribed Nurtec and that changed everything! The headache is typically gone within 30 minutes. I still have the "hangover headache" afterward, but I can handle that. I just wish the medication was cheaper!! I have not had any side effects thus far, but I've only had to take it about 5 times so far. It's so easy to use that if I get a migraine at work, I can take this and not have to leave work like I used to."