Rimegepant for Migraine User Reviews (Page 2)

• lyn...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 20, 2020

"I have been using Nurtec ODT for about 3 months now. I would say it is about a 60/40 split whether it helps or not. Sometimes within a few minutes, I start feeling relief, sometimes hours, sometimes not at all. I get it at no cost with the copay assist card, and I feel no side effects, which is rare for me. I'm very sensitive to everything. So it is worth the try each time. Nothing else I have tried even slightly helps. I'm a migraine sufferer all my life, so I am hopeful it continues to help more than not."

• Nan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 21, 2021

"So far, this is the only drug that has worked for cluster migraine. It's gotta be the price! Seriously, I am nervous about my second prescription, the pharmacy, insurance company, and doctor are trying to get it worked out. The first script was $0 with the coupon. I also had 5 refills, thought I was good. Pharmacy told me, 'Yep, you're good!' Waited one, two, three days, called the pharmacy, they told me they thought they didn't have the coupon code, but then she found it. So she would have to order it. She said it should be ready tomorrow (yesterday). Called today, and they say, 'We will need authorization from your insurance company, the drug company wants them to pay a portion...the total for 8 tabs/month is $1029.00!!!' What happened to my $0 coupon? Sorry I got off topic, but I am frankly very worried because this really works! It WORKS! My headache will be gone within 30 minutes and stay gone for either 2 to 5 days! I feel like a new person...but I may not be able to get it anymore....doesn't make sense."

• Dia...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 17, 2020

"My migraines are strictly hormonal. I get migraines every day for one week straight during my time of the month. I take sumatriptan injections when they’re unbearable, and that works great, it just knocks me out, and I can’t really function all too well. I was excited to try Nurtec because it’s not supposed to make you drowsy, and it doesn’t. It just didn’t work for me. I will say, however, if I take it early enough - it keeps my migraine at bay (after 1-2 hours), but it doesn’t take it away completely like the sumatriptan injection does. Unfortunately, the Nurtec barely did a thing for my full-blown migraines. I’ll stick with my injections. It’s not fun sticking my thigh, but at least I get relief in just 10 minutes."

• MJK...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 27, 2022

"I first tried Nurtec about six months ago. After an hour, I needed to take another... it does work for me better than most things I have tried, but it is no miracle drug. It takes two doses for me to get any real effect. My migraines start at the back of my head and progress up to the area behind my right eye. The pain is so intense. I absolutely must catch it before it progresses to this point, otherwise, only REAL painkillers will help. I feel the need to excoriate the medical community for their fear of using narcotic painkillers here. When you are in THAT much pain, nothing short of a narcotic is going to give any relief. I don't believe that many doctors truly understand the level of pain involved. All MDs should have to experience this kind of pain and then be told, 'Oh, ibuprofen should help...' and see how it feels. That might change a few attitudes quickly."

• Aur...
• December 14, 2020

"It didn’t work for me at all. I took a sample from my neurologist. I got a sample with 2 doses, I took 1 pill one day and the next day the other one. I get severe migraines. I get Botox injections once every 3 months, take Topamax, Depakote, and tizanidine as needed. Nurtec is easy to take, but it didn’t do anything for me. Also, this medication is extremely expensive."

• UCs...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 28, 2022

"I have been using Nurtec for 4 months to relieve my perimenopause hormone migraines. It worked amazingly on the migraines, but be warned. I have Ulcerative Colitis, and on day 3 after taking Nurtec, my colon would bleed. I started with loose stools, and by month 4, started bleeding. At first, I thought it was a flare-up and changed my maintenance drugs. It took 3 more months to realize that it could be the Nurtec. There is an abstract in the American Journal of Gastroenterology highlighting this possible problem with CGRP antagonists. Animal studies showed a strong link and that more studies need to be done. Patients like me need to be monitored closely, but my neurologist had no knowledge of this. So, with 4 months of spotty bleeding, I am now in a full-on flare-up that could have been halted earlier had anyone had knowledge of this possible rare side effect. So, I am warning you all. Use with caution if you have IBS or IBD."

• Bun...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 30, 2020

"I have had chronic migraines for years, and I was excited for a new medication. My excitement was quickly dashed. A few minutes after taking Nurtec, I became nauseous, and after 4 hours, it hasn’t helped my migraine at all. I will try it again, but my hopes are being dashed."

• Oli...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 28, 2021

"I'm usually hypersensitive to medications to begin with. This did take away the migraine. But I was high as a kite, one minute I was talking, then it stopped me in my tracks, and I went off the rails. Everything felt so heavy, like it was hard to move my body, and I ended up laughing for a half hour straight and feeling out of it. There is no way I'd take this again unless it was a dire emergency. If you are hypersensitive to medications, reconsider trying it."

• But...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 15, 2020

"I currently take 3 other medications plus 2 triptans that I can alternate between as the 'onset' dose to try and relieve my migraine symptoms. Yesterday, I received my prescription of Nurtec and took my first dose of it right away since I had taken a triptan the night before, and it hadn't helped yet. I didn't have much relief at all with that dose. It may be because it wasn't technically taken at the onset of that migraine. I'm not sure. I ended up sleeping most of the day today. It's now 6:30 pm, and I've been 'awake' for a little over an hour. I had no migraine upon waking up, but shortly after, I did notice I was beginning to have a migraine. I did take another dose of Nurtec. And I can say, I'm feeling no symptoms in less than an hour after taking it. Fingers crossed that this med will be the one to work. With having 2 different experiences, I'll make sure to come back and update my review or leave another after I've finished this first pack."

• Joi...
• October 3, 2021

"I tried Nurtec in March of 2021. I didn’t link it to the Nurtec right away, but soon after, I started experiencing joint pain in my thumb joints. Then, after the first couple of doses, I noticed joint pain in my hips and neck. After taking the 5th and final dose, my hand joints were throbbing. I could not even touch my hands, they hurt so bad. Also, I could hardly turn my neck, and walking was a challenge. Finally, it hit me that it had to be the Nurtec. I did nothing else. Took nothing else, and it started right after starting the Nurtec. I went to my GP, and he also thinks it is from that. The problem is that it wasn’t going away after I stopped it. So I was put on prednisone, which helps tremendously. But as soon as I stop or try to wean off it, it returns with a vengeance. I am negative for all rheumatoid arthritis tests, including a genetic one. Never had joint pain prior to this. Have no family history of autoimmune. I am so frustrated and wish I never tried it. I want my life back."

• Abb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 30, 2020

"48-year-old long-term migraine sufferer and have tried all OTC and most triptans. At this point, Rizatriptan works best with current treatment. Currently receiving Botox and am taking gabapentin (300 mg, 3x a day). Recently (May 2020) prescribed Nurtec and took my first dose for a mild migraine. Tastes fine and dissolves easily. Took about four hours to kick in and relieve the headache with no side effects. Though I’ve only taken one dose, this worked for me for a mild migraine. Since I have good private health insurance, this was an affordable option."

• Luc...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 30, 2020

"I've seen several specialists over the years for migraines. One prescribed three different medications. None of them helped. Another prescribed riboflavin and magnesium. Do they help? Not sure. That doctor: 'They couldn't hurt.' At a pain center, I was urged to try Botox injections, thirty-some in my head, every three months... for about $6,000 a visit! (insurance company would pay nothing.) In July, my family doctor gave me a prescription for Nurtec ODT. It works! No side effects! In my opinion - take it right away, the better it works."

• Kel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 12, 2020

"Not a long time migraine sufferer but have had headaches my entire life (I am 33). This year has been horrible for migraines. I originally tried sumatriptan, but the doctor said Nurtec has fewer side effects. So far, it has taken the migraine away in about 30 minutes - 60 minutes. However, about 2-3 hours in, I get caught with a giant bout of fatigue. The kind where you can't keep your eyes open. Fatigue seems to be a common side effect for me, but some medicines are less than others. Good luck."

• Kat...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 4, 2025

"Started on Nurtec after I got fed up with the drowsiness from triptan drugs. It's really made a world of difference, given that I've had absolutely no side effects from it. It's been quite handy to take while I'm on long flights or out and about where I may not have water with me in order to take a pill. As I've said, never have had any side effects from it whatsoever, not even nausea. As long as I take it before the pain sets in, it will stop the pain from onset. If I take it at the point of pain, I feel better in less than a half hour, compared to the hour that it takes triptans to work. Really like it so far and will continue to use."

• Uta...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 7, 2020

"OMG. This drug aborts my cluster migraine. It's a miracle. No side effects. My only problem is the price. It's cost-prohibitive. Fortunately, my doc gave me free packs to last me a while. Don't know what I'll do when I run out."

• Nau...
• July 23, 2022

"I just took it yesterday for the first time, which the dissolvable tablet was disgusting. It's been 27 hours since I took it, and I keep getting severe waves of nausea. It feels just like motion sickness, and I'd be fine if it just gave me diarrhea, but it's vomiting this nausea gives me. I will get a hot flash and get dizzy when looking at screens, smoke a cigarette, or even go in warm weather. The nausea is an 8/10 and is similar to when my ear was filled with fluid and I was dizzy. Wondering how much longer this nausea will last just from the one pill."

• Chr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 17, 2020

"I took Nurtec 3 times. The first two times nothing happened except my blood pressure was higher. Last night I took it for the 3rd time. I got a really bad migraine and needed to take a cocktail to be able to sleep. This morning, when my husband took my blood pressure, it was 155/110. I was hoping this med would work for me, but it did not."

• Ala...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 29, 2021

"I get hormonal headaches near my time of the month. They come on at night and can last several days. They usually start in my temples and involve neck stiffness. On day one, I took two rizatriptan, and it just made me nauseated and exhausted with no relief. On day two, I decided to give my Nurtec sample a test run. My headache was gone in an hour and hasn’t come back yet. I’m not groggy at all and I haven’t noticed any GI side effects. I haven’t really had any major side effects. Not sure if it’s just PMS, but my shoulders and hands are a little fatigued, but not enough to bother me."

• Bre...
• September 17, 2020

"Yesterday was my first time taking Nurtec ODT (that 2-dose sample pack), so I set a timer to track when (if) relief and/or side effects kicked in. 10 minutes after taking it, I almost threw up into the trash can in my office. I took 2 Zofran (for nausea), and they brought me from gagging to queasy enough to be miserable but not enough to be physically sick. There was some relief from the migraine itself about 30 more minutes later; the heavy throbbing in my head came down to an ache instead. I still received all the same sharp stabbing pains, though. At about 4-5 hours later, my headache was completely gone, though that long after the fact I question if it was the medicine or not. I've just taken the 2nd dose now, chasing it immediately with my Zofran instead of waiting and eating starlight peppermints to try to control the nausea. We'll see how it does this 2nd dose. Overall, I highly doubt I'll get my GP to write an actual prescription for this, even with the discount card to counter the costs."

• Kkc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 7, 2020

"First time I took Nurtec ODT, I had nausea. Second, no nausea. Worked both times. However, I have developed bilateral leg swelling, mostly on my thighs and knees. I am only 43 and have never had this happen before. I am scared it has done damage. I won’t take again."

• Man...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 23, 2020

"I’ve had chronic migraines for several years now. I was excited to hear about this new medication, Nurtec. I’ve taken it twice now, and it’s not helped with either migraine. Very disheartening. I didn’t have any side effects, though."

• HK7...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 24, 2022

"I took Nurtec for the first time yesterday, on my second day of a migraine at 2 pm. I first felt pins and needles all over. My headache did go away after 30 minutes. However, an hour later, it returned with a vengeance, along with nausea and blurred vision. It’s now 7 pm the following day, and I still have what feels like a rebound headache, and my vision is still blurry. I will not be using Nurtec again and will continue seeking relief through hopefully more natural solutions—instead of all these medications with unbearable side effects."

• Idk...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 15, 2023

"I have only taken 1 dose so far but I would say it's definitely helped. I took triptans once and felt dizzy, head throbbing, and almost threw up so I knew I had to try a different class of drugs. It is also important to note that headaches can be caused by different things such as dilated blood vessels in the brain or inflammation. I have headaches related to past head injuries, so my headaches are likely inflammation-based, not dilated blood vessels. Nurtec apparently helps with inflammation, so if you feel better after ibuprofen, it's likely a med like this could help."

• Blu...
• October 17, 2020

"Nurtec ODT does not work on Excedrin rebound/medication overuse headaches. I took one Nurtec ODT 12 hours ago, and it maybe dented the pain slightly, temporarily. No nausea. I either have a migraine, a headache, or an Excedrin rebound headache. The over-the-counter (OTC) pain reliever Excedrin combines caffeine 65 mg/caplet, aspirin 250 mg/caplet, and acetaminophen 250 mg/caplet. My habit is currently 3 Excedrin per day. I take an Aimovig shot 1x per month, which helped the first 2 months with many Excedrin and pain-free days. I took Imitrex 2x in 24 hrs yesterday, and it reduced the pain level and put me to sleep but did not work very long. When I could feel the Imitrex wearing off, I took the Nurtec. Nurtec, Aimovig, and Imitrex, and the migraine is still there. My doctor gave this to me to stop the rebound, but it has failed on rebound duty."

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

"I have taken Nurtec as abortive and preventative for 1 1/2 years. Developed heart AFIB and immediately stopping Nurtec, and the AFIB stopped. I developed breakthrough small, twinge-like headaches throughout the 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."