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.

Nurtec ODT has been found to be effective for acute treatment and prevention of migraine symptoms in adults.

This version of Khloé Kardashian is particularly dead-eyed. It's as if the people at Nurtec are holding her medicine hostage, forcing her to work through an intense migraine while reading cue cards just out of frame.

artist Lady Gaga Pfizer recently launched a new TV commercial for its migraine medication, Nurtec ODT, featuring Grammy-winning artist Lady Gaga as the face of the campaign.

Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) is a protein that is released during migraine attacks, causing inflammation and activation of other pathophysiological processes responsible for pain. Rimegepant [Nurtec® ODT (USA); Vydura® (EU)] is an oral medication that works by blocking the CGRP receptors.

Nurtec ODT is a calcitonin gene-related peptide receptor antagonist. It reaches maximum plasma concentration 1.5 hours after oral administration and displays an elimination half-life of about 11 hours. It is metabolized primarily by cytochrome P450 3A4 and to a lesser extent by cytochrome P450 2C9.

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 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.

Nurtec costs $1,259 without insurance. Learn how to get Nurtec at a lower price or find cheaper alternatives. Nurtec ODT (orally disintegrating tablet) is a brand-name prescription drug that helps prevent migraine headaches or relieve the symptoms of a migraine episode.

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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.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) announced today the completion of its acquisition of Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd., the maker of NURTEC® ODT (rimegepant), an innovative migraine therapy approved for both acute treatment and prevention of episodic migraine in adults.