Galcanezumab Alternatives Compared
Galcanezumab | Emgality | Qulipta |
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Galcanezumab | Emgality (galcanezumab) | Qulipta (atogepant) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Cluster Headaches, Migraine Prevention, Chronic Migraine, Headache, Migraine. galcanezumab may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Emgality is an injectable medication that can be self-administered subcutaneously (under the skin) once monthly for the prevention of migraine in adults or during a cluster headache period when used... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Chronic Migraine, Migraine Prevention. Qulipta may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Migraine Prevention (Migraine Prophylaxis)
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More about Galcanezumab | More about Emgality (galcanezumab) | More about Qulipta (atogepant) | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||
Galcanezumab has an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from a total of 465 ratings on Drugs.com. 35% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 47% reported a negative effect. |
Emgality has an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from a total of 461 ratings on Drugs.com. 35% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 47% reported a negative effect. |
Qulipta has an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from a total of 121 ratings on Drugs.com. 67% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 11% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | ||||||||||||||||||
See also: galcanezumab side effects in more detail. |
See also: Emgality side effects in more detail. |
See also: Qulipta side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | ||||||||||||||||||
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||||||||||
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all Emgality prices |
View all Qulipta prices |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | ||||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | ||||||||||||||||||
Emgality |
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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. | ||||||||||||||||||
648 hours |
648 hours |
11 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||||||||||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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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Pregnancy Category | ||||||||||||||||||
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
A total of 2 drugs are known to interact with galcanezumab:
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A total of 2 drugs are known to interact with Emgality:
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A total of 177 drugs are known to interact with Qulipta:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known disease 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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September 27, 2018 |
September 28, 2021 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||||||||||||||||||
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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.
Further information
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