About Migraine

What is migraine?

A migraine is a severe, throbbing, recurring pain, often on one side of the head, with symptoms like sensitivity to light or sound and nausea. Because the disease is invisible, the burden of migraine is often misunderstood and underestimated.

What causes migraine?

During migraine attacks, a nerve in the brain releases a protein called calcitonin gene‑related peptide (CGRP). CGRP attaches to and activates receptors* in the brain and is believed to play a key role in migraine attacks.

*Receptors help cells communicate and bring about responses, such as pain.

Not for the preventive treatment of migraine.

Actual Nurtec ODT Patient

The impact of migraine

Migraines can last anywhere between 4-72 hours and can have a major impact on your life. Whether it's the pain, the symptoms, or the effects of some acute treatments, functioning normally at work or at home with a migraine can be extremely difficult.

The World Health Organization classifies migraine as one of
the top 10 leading causes of disability.

Talk to your doctor to find the right treatment option for you. One that eliminates pain and gets you back to your everyday activities.

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Important Safety Information

Do not take Nurtec ODT if you are allergic to Nurtec ODT (rimegepant) or any of its ingredients.

Before you take Nurtec ODT, tell your healthcare provider (HCP) about all your medical conditions, including if you:

  • have liver problems,
  • have kidney problems,
  • are pregnant or plan to become pregnant,
  • breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed.

Tell your HCP about all the medicines you take, including prescription and
over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

Nurtec ODT may cause serious side effects including allergic reactions, including trouble breathing and rash. This can happen days after you take Nurtec ODT. Call your HCP or get emergency help right away if you have swelling of the face, mouth, tongue, or throat or trouble breathing. This occurred in less than 1% of patients treated with Nurtec ODT.

The most common side effect of Nurtec ODT was nausea (2% of patients). This is not the only possible side effect of Nurtec ODT. Tell your HCP if you have any side effects.

You are encouraged to report side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1‑800‑FDA‑1088 or report side effects to Biohaven at 1‑833‑4Nurtec.

What is Nurtec ODT?

Nurtec ODT (rimegepant) orally disintegrating tablets is a prescription medicine for the acute treatment of migraine attacks with or without aura in adults. Nurtec ODT is not used as a preventive treatment of migraine. It is not known if Nurtec ODT is safe and effective in children.

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