Rimegepant for Migraine Prevention User Reviews (Page 3)
Brand names: Nurtec ODT
Reviews for Rimegepant
- KRD...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- January 27, 2024
Rimegepant "Migraines for many years. Recently diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia also occipital neuralgia. Am getting Botox for migraines and it is beneficial. Also use Nurtec as an extra med. Works quite well when taken promptly before symptoms become entrenched. Did not know what a pain-free life was like, but now have periods of no migraine pain. Nurtec alone would not accomplish this, but as an add-on it is good. As a senior citizen, Nurtec coupons are not available, so my insurance pays $600 and I have to pay $400, but I don't take Nurtec as often as I need to because cost is a factor. If I were in a lower income bracket, it would be free, and if I were in a higher income bracket, the cost would not be so important, but with an average income, it is way too expensive."
- Mar...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 31, 2023
Rimegepant "I get migraine headaches every day. The first time I took Nurtec, it prevented migraine attacks for 6 days. I was so excited, I decided to relax on my strict migraine diet, just to see how much of a preventive it would be. On the 7th day, I developed a bad migraine attack. I took Nurtec, and it did not kill the headache. In desperation, I took 2 Excedrin migraine pills that made it go away (when in the past, no over-the-counter migraine NSAIDs worked on me). Only after 6 hours, the migraine went away. Apparently, I should take Nurtec every other day, but it is too expensive a drug. I've been on Imitrex for 13 years, and it serves to keep the migraine at bay for 24 hours. They are rebound headaches, I guess, but I'd rather take the Triptan (Imitrex) than suffer through terrible migraines that usually last 48 hours. I am debating on whether to switch to Nurtec. I feel my body's reaction to triptans is waning since I've been taking it for such a long time."
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- Ron...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 4, 2024
"I started on Nurtec for rescue. It really toned down the Mig6, but left me exhausted. My pharmacy doctor switched to preventing, the same results - exhaustion. Not sure how long I'll stay on it. I've had migraines my whole life, so any meds that help I appreciate. Been on the preventive for a week. Will come back after a month and make a new report."
- Car...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- May 1, 2025
Rimegepant "I was getting migraines about once or twice a week. Without treatment, I was affected for about 2 days each occurrence. I began taking Nurtec, and within 2 to 4 hours, would get considerable relief. The neurology practitioner I see recommended taking it preventively every other day, and it has worked great. Sometimes, I feel as if a migraine is coming on but doesn't actually materialize. I can't remember the last severe migraine I had! There have been no side effects, and I did have allergic reactions to other meds such as Ajovy and Qulipta."
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- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 21, 2022
Rimegepant "Less than 24 hrs, it gives me stomach issues and can’t be far from the bathroom. From overly soft stools to diarrhea. Not worth me continuing to take it when I am miserable with my stomach."
- Ilu...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- December 24, 2024
Rimegepant "I have been having migraines since 2008 without much relief from anything until I discovered Nurtec and Dihydroergotamine Methylate Nasal Spray, which both help me extremely well to find relief!"
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- ame...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 24, 2021
Rimegepant "Ended up getting a rash all over about 10 days in, and if I was late on a dose (by hours), the migraine symptoms would start kicking up. Vestibular migraines."
- Mer...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 3, 2022
Rimegepant "I took Nurtec as a preventive every other day, total 3 pills. I had absolutely no help from the medication, and I had a side effect of asthma."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- October 23, 2023
Rimegepant "Nurtec has cut my migraines in half. I was getting them almost every day to every other day, and now only 1-2 times a week."
- Mig...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- March 5, 2024
Rimegepant "Life changing! Never realized life outside of migraines!"
- Pau...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- December 6, 2023
Rimegepant "It works amazing as a preventive. I take it every other day, and it has reduced the amount of headache episodes I have drastically."
- Blo...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- February 12, 2024
"Amazing for preventing everyday headaches but I am still experiencing migraines, which feel more intense. I am taking 75mg every other day."
- Tal...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- June 16, 2023
Rimegepant "Works great if I remember to take it every other day! Sometimes I still get breakthrough headaches."
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"When I took this medication consistently (1x every two days), I went from a migraine every few weeks to no migraines at all. I had some mild stomach issues when I first started, but they eventually resolved. I no longer take this medication regularly because once I broke out of the habit of taking it every other day, it was hard to get back into it. I have migraines far less frequently now than I did before I started taking the medication."