crazyforlatin Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 My PA gave me a sample of 2 tablets of Nurtec. I can feel a migraine coming so I just took one. Does this work on anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildflowerMom Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 It didn’t for me, but everyone is different. I take Emgality now and it works well. It’s knocked my migraines down to maybe 2-3 a month. I take Imitrex and Xanax or a muscle relaxer when one comes on. I’m sorry you have them, too. They are horrible. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyforlatin Posted August 10, 2023 Author Share Posted August 10, 2023 2 hours ago, WildflowerMom said: It didn’t for me, but everyone is different. I take Emgality now and it works well. It’s knocked my migraines down to maybe 2-3 a month. I take Imitrex and Xanax or a muscle relaxer when one comes on. I’m sorry you have them, too. They are horrible. Is Emgality a daily pill? PA mentioned that Nurtec can be used just when you feel one coming on, and I saw that the stats for this drug is not as favorable as the one for Imitrex. I’m going to ask for Emgality if Nurtec doesn’t work. I didn’t see the pattern to my migraines until very recently. What I want to know is this going to be a lifetime problem. It’s ruined many events for my Dd when she was younger when I needed to take her somewhere but just couldn’t. One of the reasons I don’t commit to anything is that I might have to cancel due to a migraine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Splash1 Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 This worked for both my girls. Doctor had them take it daily for two weeks then switch to every other day unless they felt a migraine coming on then they could take one if they hadn't taken a pill that day. Both have chronic almost daily migraines. So far this has been the most effective treatment we've tried. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zimom Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 Nurtec is part of the CGRP inhibitor group of medications. Some are a daily preventative, some are taken as a monthly injection and some are taken once a migraine begins. I was on Aimovig, which is one of the monthly injections and it worked extremely well for me. Nurtec can be used either daily as a preventative or as needed for migraine attacks, so it is one of the few that can be used both ways. I have been using the Botox for migraine injections every three months for so many years I have lost count. Unfortunately, even though the combination of Botox and the monthly Aimovig CGRP works the best for me (keeping my migraines to about 2 a month), most insurances, including my current one, will not cover both at the same time. Imitrex (sumatriptan) injections are about the only thing that works for me when I have a breakthrough migraine. It is often just a long trial process to figure out what works best for each person and may change over time. I'm about 40 years into my migraine history and found this combination about 5 years ago. Currently fighting with my insurance company now trying to get them to cover the Aimovig again. Non Inclusive Migraine treatments: Monthly CRGP preventative injections: Aimovig, Emgality, Ajovy Daily CRGP preventatives: Nurtec, Qulipta, CRGP pills for attacks: Nurtec, Ubrelvy Preventative Injections every three months: Botox for migraines (about 32 injections in head and neck) Pills , Nasal sprays, and injections for attacks: Triptans (Imitrex/Sumatriptan), Maxalt Other daily medications that are often tried to prevent/reduce migraine days: Topamax (anti-seizure), beta blockers such as inderal, anti-depressants, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyforlatin Posted August 10, 2023 Author Share Posted August 10, 2023 2 hours ago, Splash1 said: This worked for both my girls. Doctor had them take it daily for two weeks then switch to every other day unless they felt a migraine coming on then they could take one if they hadn't taken a pill that day. Both have chronic almost daily migraines. So far this has been the most effective treatment we've tried. I don’t know if it’s coincidence at this point, but I took one tablet and the beginnings of a migraine did go away within 30 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyforlatin Posted August 10, 2023 Author Share Posted August 10, 2023 11 minutes ago, zimom said: Nurtec is part of the CGRP inhibitor group of medications. Some are a daily preventative, some are taken as a monthly injection and some are taken once a migraine begins. I was on Aimovig, which is one of the monthly injections and it worked extremely well for me. Nurtec can be used either daily as a preventative or as needed for migraine attacks, so it is one of the few that can be used both ways. I have been using the Botox for migraine injections every three months for so many years I have lost count. Unfortunately, even though the combination of Botox and the monthly Aimovig CGRP works the best for me (keeping my migraines to about 2 a month), most insurances, including my current one, will not cover both at the same time. Imitrex (sumatriptan) injections are about the only thing that works for me when I have a breakthrough migraine. It is often just a long trial process to figure out what works best for each person and may change over time. I'm about 40 years into my migraine history and found this combination about 5 years ago. Currently fighting with my insurance company now trying to get them to cover the Aimovig again. Non Inclusive Migraine treatments: Monthly CRGP preventative injections: Aimovig, Emgality, Ajovy Daily CRGP preventatives: Nurtec, Qulipta, CRGP pills for attacks: Nurtec, Ubrelvy Preventative Injections every three months: Botox for migraines (about 32 injections in head and neck) Pills , Nasal sprays, and injections for attacks: Triptans (Imitrex/Sumatriptan), Maxalt Other daily medications that are often tried to prevent/reduce migraine days: Topamax (anti-seizure), beta blockers such as inderal, anti-depressants, Thank you very much for listing these! I’m printing it in case I need to discuss alternatives. The PA wants me to see a neurologist. I actually didn’t know there were medications for migraines until recently due to another post. Are the Botox injections done by a plastic surgeon/dermatologist or by a different type of doctor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zimom Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 I see a neurologist and his PA for everything. The PA handles just about everything except for my Botox injections which the neurologist does himself. If you have more than a migraine every few months, I would see a neurologist. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitterpatter Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 It works better for me as a daily preventative. (You actually take it every other day.) Although I have breakthrough days/weeks where it doesn't seem to work as well, it has been a life-changer for me. If your insurance won't pay for it, see if your doctor can get it for free for you, as they have a free goods program for people whose insurance won't cover it. For me, there has been no detectable side effects, which I love. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyforlatin Posted August 10, 2023 Author Share Posted August 10, 2023 3 hours ago, pitterpatter said: It works better for me as a daily preventative. (You actually take it every other day.) Although I have breakthrough days/weeks where it doesn't seem to work as well, it has been a life-changer for me. If your insurance won't pay for it, see if your doctor can get it for free for you, as they have a free goods program for people whose insurance won't cover it. For me, there has been no detectable side effects, which I love. The pharmacy is asking the doctor for an alternative which means the insurance company must have rejected it. I’ll ask the PA if there is another way to get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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