Comparing Aimovig vs Nurtec ODT
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| Aimovig (erenumab) | Nurtec ODT (rimegepant) |
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Prescription only
Aimovig is a prescription medicine that can be self-injected under the skin once a month to prevent migraine headaches in adults. Injection site reactions and constipation are the most common side... View more |
Prescription only
Nurtec ODT may be placed onto or under the tongue to treat the symptoms of migraine in adults, and it may also be used to prevent episodic migraine when taken every second day. Nurtec ODT works by... View more |
Related suggestions Migraine Prevention (Migraine Prophylaxis)
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| More about Aimovig (erenumab) | More about Nurtec ODT (rimegepant) | ||||||||||||||||
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No lower-cost generic available |
No lower-cost generic available |
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Aimovig has an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from a total of 606 ratings on Drugs.com. 36% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 46% reported a negative effect. |
Nurtec ODT has an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from a total of 270 ratings on Drugs.com. 49% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 35% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: Aimovig side effects in more detail. |
See also: Nurtec ODT side effects in more detail. |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all Aimovig prices |
View all Nurtec ODT prices |
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N/A |
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| Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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672 hours |
11 hours |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 2 drugs are known to interact with Aimovig:
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A total of 152 drugs are known to interact with Nurtec ODT:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
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May 17, 2018 |
February 27, 2020 |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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