Khloé Kardashian claims her migraines were debilitating and took away time she could have spent with her loved ones. She says she found relief with Nurtec. Nurtec is a prescribed oral medication intended to treat and prevent migraine symptoms when taken as directed.

Gaga – real name Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta – has partnered with Pfizer to promote its migraine medication Nurtec ODT. On Tuesday (13 June), the “Poker Face” singer, 37, shared a post on Instagram advertising the drug, for which reality TV star Khloe Kardashian was also a spokesperson.

Receptors help cells communicate and bring about responses, such as pain. Nurtec ODT works by blocking CGRP receptors from being activated. This can help to treat and prevent migraine attacks. Nurtec ODT can also help stop the pain signals, swelling of blood vessels, and inflammation that occurs in the brain.

Nurtec is currently available as a brand-name orally disintegrating tablet (ODT) only. The generic name is rimegepant. The average retail price of Nurtec is $1,275.71 for 1, 8 Tablets Disintegrating Tablet Disintegrating.

CGRP is a protein in your brain that's thought to be involved in causing migraine symptoms. Nurtec ODT works to block CGRP receptors in the brain. This prevents CGRP from attaching to receptors, which can prevent it from causing migraine symptoms.

42.2% (282/669) of patients on Nurtec ODT had sustained pain relief vs 25.2% (172/682) on placebo (P<. 0001).

It helps to relieve headache, pain, and other migraine symptoms (such as nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light/sound). Prompt treatment helps you return to your normal routine and may decrease your need for other pain medications.

Brand-name vs. Nurtec ODT is only available as a brand-name drug. It doesn't come in a generic version. A generic drug is an exact copy of the active drug in a brand-name medication. Generics tend to cost less than brand-name drugs.

Nurtec ODT may cause serious side effects including allergic reactions, including trouble breathing and rash. This can happen days after you take Nurtec ODT.

In a study of people who either took Nurtec ODT or placebo to treat their migraine attacks, 21% (142/669) of Nurtec ODT patients experienced pain freedom at 2 hours compared to 11% (74/682) for placebo, and 35% (235/669) experienced freedom from their most bothersome symptom (selected from light sensitivity, sound ...

Topiramate (Topamax, Trokendi XR), another drug prescribed for migraine, may cause hair loss. However, this side effect isn't expected with Nurtec ODT. Talk with your doctor if you're concerned about hair loss and whether any medications you take could cause it.

Nurtec ODT is a brand-name prescription drug. It's FDA-approved for the prevention or acute (immediate) treatment of episodic migraine that occurs with or without an aura.