Aimovig (erenumab-aooe)...Aimovig™ (erenumab-aooe) is a prescription drug used for the preventative treatment of migraine.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Ajovy (fremanezumab-vfrm)...Ajovy is a monoclonal antibody that targets CGRP.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Change in anti-CGRP status after vaccines?...Has anyone [else] had a change in their anti-CGRP "behavior" after receiving other treatment such as vaccines, specifically influenza and pneumonia?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesCGRP
Vyepti™: First Intravenous Migraine Preventive Treatment Approved...When Vyepti targets CGRP, it prevents it from taking action in the body. CGRP is found in the brain and sensory nerves of the head and neck.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
Will Botox Work For You? New Study May Provide a Clue...Participants whose CGRP levels were above 72 pg/ml were 28 times more likely to respond positively to Botox treatment than participants whose CGRP levels... By Sarah Hackley2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments19 comments
The Evolution of Migraine: Exploring Diagnosis, Treatment Options, and the True Impact...Three CGRP treatments are available as prevention for migraine attacks.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Combination Therapy: Nurtec and Ubrelvy...A CGRP medication acts as a receptor, blocking the proteins ability to work, which reduces migraine symptoms.... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
Emgality (galcanezumab-gnlm)...Emgality works by attaching to the CGRP protein. Research shows that levels of CGRP are higher during a migraine attack.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
The Pain Scale Predicament...On a recent drive to the clinic for my CGRP treatment, John and I had a discussion about how what might be a 4 at home in bed... By Elizabeth Roberts-Zibbel5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments81 comments
CGRP Treatments: Insurance and Cost Barriers...For the first time in decades, there are new treatment options for people living with migraine.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
How Do CGRPs Work? Key and Lock Analogy...Dodick discussed the importance of setting realistic expectations on how this new treatment - CGRPs, may reduce migraine frequency.... By Katie M. Golden1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments24 comments
How I Manage Changes in Therapy Regimens...One of the biggest hurdles for the CGRP drugs with my insurance has always been convincing them to approve the treatment.... By Tom Picerno3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Ditans for Migraine...CGRP is a small protein that sends signals in the brain. It has an important role in migraine pain.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
CGRP Inhibitors and Realistic Expectations...There are huge challenges faced whenever exploring a new migraine treatment.... By Shoshana Lipson5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments22 comments
Updates on Promising New Migraine Drugs...That makes it a possible treatment for people who can’t take current medications due to cardiovascular disease.... By Kerrie Smyres2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
Willing CGRP Guinea Pigs...One of our community members recently posted the following comment regarding taking one of the new CGRP treatments: “You, others and I who are risking... By Holly Harding3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments47 comments
Worries About CGRP Drugs...Yet no treatment is a miracle solution. These drugs are remarkably effective in clinical trials, but no medication helps everyone.... By Kerrie Smyres3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments