Comparing Aimovig vs Nurtec ODT
| Aimovig (erenumab) | Nurtec ODT (rimegepant) |
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| Aimovig (erenumab) | Nurtec ODT (rimegepant) |
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Prescription only
Aimovig is used to prevent migraines in adults and is self-administered as a subcutaneous injection once a month. Injection site reactions (pain, redness, or swelling) and constipation are the most... View more |
Prescription only
Nurtec ODT is used in adults to treat migraines or prevent episodic migraines. It is an oral tablet that is placed onto or under the tongue. Nurtec ODT is well tolerated and nausea is the most... 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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Aimovig has an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from a total of 651 ratings on Drugs.com. 38% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 43% reported a negative effect. |
Nurtec ODT has an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from a total of 338 ratings on Drugs.com. 54% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 29% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||||||||||
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| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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672 hours |
11 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA 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 3 drugs are known to interact with Aimovig:
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A total of 172 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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May 17, 2018 |
February 27, 2020 |
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1 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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