HOUSTON – Nearly 40 million Americans suffer from migraine and for many the disease is often overlooked and misunderstood. A new, convenient, acute treatment for migraine called NURTEC™ ODT (rimegepant) is making a difference for patients, like Jennifer Latson. She’s been dealing with migraines since age 12.
Learn more about her story here.
The FDA has approved NURTEC™ ODT (rimegepant), a single, quick-dissolving tablet that can provide fast pain relief and return patients to normal function within one hour and deliver sustained efficacy that lasts up to 48 hours for many patients.
If you suffer from migraine, people should see a headache specialist or neurologist specializing in migraine.
Nurtec™ ODT orally disintegrating tablets is a prescription medicine for the acute treatment of migraine in adults. Nurtec ODT is not used as a preventive treatment of migraine. Do not take if you are allergic to Nurtec ODT or any of its ingredients. The most common side effect was nausea in 2% of patients. Please visit Nurtec.com for Full Prescribing Information and Important Patient Information.