Comparing Nurtec ODT vs Qulipta

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Nurtec ODT (rimegepant)

Qulipta (atogepant)

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

Prescription only

Prescribed for Chronic Migraine, Migraine Prevention. Qulipta may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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Ratings & Reviews

Nurtec ODT has an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from a total of 327 ratings on Drugs.com. 53% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 30% reported a negative effect.

Qulipta has an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from a total of 177 ratings on Drugs.com. 71% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 7% 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.

Nausea (18.3%)
Dizziness (4.3%)
Headaches (4.0%)
Tiredness (4.0%)
Migraine (3.4%)
Vomiting (3.1%)
Brain fog (2.8%)

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Constipation (14.1%)
Nausea (7.9%)
Fatigue (6.2%)
Loss of appetite (4.5%)
Tiredness (4.0%)
Dizziness (2.8%)
Weight loss (2.8%)

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Drug Class

CGRP inhibitors

CGRP inhibitors

Generic Availability

No lower cost generic approved

Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance

Quantity	8 tablet, disintegrating
Strength	75 mg
Per unit^*	$138.56
Cost^*	$1,108.47

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Quantity	30 tablet
Strength	10 mg
Per unit^*	$41.16
Cost^*	$1,234.67

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Dosage Forms

Oral tablet, disintegrating

Oral tablet

Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.

11 hours

CSA Schedule ¹ View glossary of CSA 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.

Pregnancy Category

Summary unavailable.

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Drug Interactions

A total of 169 drugs are known to interact with Nurtec ODT:

57 major drug interactions (174 brand and generic names)
111 moderate drug interactions (315 brand and generic names)
1 minor drug interactions (2 brand and generic names)

A total of 194 drugs are known to interact with Qulipta:

80 major drug interactions (224 brand and generic names)
14 moderate drug interactions (28 brand and generic names)
100 minor drug interactions (304 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

If you are receiving therapy with rimegepant you may want to avoid the regular consumption of large... View more

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

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

February 27, 2020

September 28, 2021

WADA Class View classifications

N/A

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