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My Experience with the Newer Abortives

So I have another lengthy discussion going on Migraine.com with regards to my experiences with Vyepti as a preventive.

After years of using Triptans (with limited efficacy), a couple of visits ago my neuro gave me some samples of Nurtec to try as an abortive.

I should add that my migraines have never followed any pattern of regularity. Even prior to Vyepti, I could go for 4-6 weeks with none, then bambambam ,one after another over the course of a week or two.

So my experiences with Nurtec appear to be no different:

With 5 chances to test out Nurtec, 2 out of 5 were what I would call really good experiences, much better than the triptans. I had almost complete relief very quickly and in one case, it even aborted the aura.

1 out of 5, I would say on par with triptans.

And 2 out of 5 were much worse than the triptans, the last one possibly one of the worst migraines I've ever had in terms of length and severity.

Not sure how to assess the benefit. I asked for samples of Ubrelvy to try next.

What is the typical experience with Nurtec as an abortive? Is it supposed to be effective most/all of the time?

  1. finding an effective abortive medicine is no easy task when living with migraine! It's all too common to get relief for a period of time and only to have them go ineffective later. It can make you feel like you're back at square one. It's why I'm so grateful that research continues to support new medications on the market. You mentioned a couple of them here. I don't know if you've had a moment to check out these discussions, but they're all about Nurtec and even the combination of Nurtec with Ubrevly. You might find them helpful to check out, and if you do, be sure to check the comments below the articles as well, as that's where the fellow members share about their personal experiences as well. That's what we all learn from so much!
    https://migraine.com/migraine-treatment/nurtec-rimegepant

    https://migraine.com/video/ubrelvy-nurtec-side-effects

    https://migraine.com/living-migraine/combination-therapy-nurtec-ubrelvy
    Best
    Alene

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