Comparing Imitrex vs Ubrelvy

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Imitrex sumatriptan

Ubrelvy ubrogepant

Prescribed for Cluster Headaches, Migraine. Imitrex may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Ubrelvy may be used to treat acute migraine attacks in adults and works by blocking the effects of a protein, called CGRP that is thought to play a role in migraine attacks by causing pain, dilation... View more

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

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Drug Class

Antimigraine agents

CGRP inhibitors

Side Effects

Common side effects include: dizziness, injection site reaction, vertigo, nausea and vomiting, flushing sensation, tingling sensation, and unpleasant taste.

See the full Imitrex side effects document.

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Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance

Quantity	9 tablet
Dosage	50 mg
Per Unit^*	$73.40
Cost^*	$660.58

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Quantity	10 tablet
Dosage	50 mg
Per Unit^*	$94.13
Cost^*	$941.27

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Generic Availability

Yes

Dosage Form(s) Available

Oral tablet
Subcutaneous solution

Oral tablet

Brand Names

Other sumatriptan brands include: Imitrex Nasal, Imitrex Statdose, Onzetra Xsail, Tosymra, Zembrace SymTouch

N/A

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.

6 hours

7 hours

CSA Schedule**

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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.

Pregnancy Category

Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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Drug Interactions

A total of 71 drugs are known to interact with Imitrex:

50 major drug interactions (158 brand and generic names)
21 moderate drug interactions (109 brand and generic names)

A total of 184 drugs are known to interact with Ubrelvy:

35 major drug interactions (89 brand and generic names)
149 moderate drug interactions (465 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Grapefruit and grapefruit juice can increase the blood levels of ubrogepant. This may increase... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

June 01, 1995

December 23, 2019

WADA Class

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N/A

More Information

** 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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