Comparing Imitrex vs Nurtec ODT
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| Imitrex (sumatriptan) | Nurtec ODT (rimegepant) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Cluster Headaches, Migraine. Imitrex may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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 |
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| More about Imitrex (sumatriptan) | More about Nurtec ODT (rimegepant) | ||||||||||||||||
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No lower-cost generic available |
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Imitrex has an average rating of 7.9 out of 10 from a total of 199 ratings on Drugs.com. 71% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 13% reported a negative effect. |
Nurtec ODT has an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from a total of 195 ratings on Drugs.com. 40% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 44% reported a negative effect. |
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Common side effects include:
See also: Imitrex 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 Imitrex prices and generic prices |
View all Nurtec ODT prices |
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| Other sumatriptan brands include: Imitrex Nasal, Imitrex Statdose, Onzetra Xsail, Tosymra, Zembrace SymTouch |
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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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6 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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| Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
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 91 drugs are known to interact with Imitrex:
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A total of 140 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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June 01, 1995 |
February 27, 2020 |
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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.
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