How Are CGRP Blockers Similar and Different?...These products, which target the CGRP process, work in different ways. CGRP is a protein....Reactions0reactionsComments85 comments
What Are CGRP Monoclonal Antibodies?...Drugs that block CGRP help prevent and treat migraine. Other names for this class of drugs are: CGRP mAbs disrupt the CGRP process....
Aimovig (erenumab-aooe)...This stops CGRP from binding to the receptors in sensory nerves, thus stopping migraine attacks that were started by CGRP....
CGRP: 5 Essentials to Know...Here are five essential facts you need to know about CGRP: CGRP is a small protein that acts as a neurotransmitter (a chemical messenger) that is found...Reactions0reactionsComments15 comments
How CGRPs for Cluster Headache Differ from Migraine Disease...Aside from the 3 FDA-approved injection medications, there are CGRP tablets, Nurtec ODT and Ubrevly, and a CGRP IV infusion, Vyepti....Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
CGRP and More: Treating Trigeminal Nerve Dysfunction...Gepants bind to the CGRP receptor, which prevents CGRP from binding to it....Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Why Some CGRPs Work When Others Don't...Emgality and Ajovy attach to the CGRP protein (the key), while Aimovig works differently by blocking the CGRP receptor (the lock)....Reactions0reactionsComments125 comments
CGRP Gepants...Gepants work by blocking CGRP from attaching to its receptor. This prevents CGRP from initiating a pain signal....Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Zavzpret™ (zavegepant)...Zavzpret is a CGRP receptor antagonist (also called a CGRP blocker). It works by blocking the CGRP receptors....
A History of Migraine Treatments Over The Years...CGRP transmits pain signals in the brain. Blocking CGRP can prevent or treat migraine. Four of the new drugs are anti-CGRP antibodies....Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
CGRP Treatments: No Happy Ending Yet...Before CGRP (brand name), I had 14 migraines a month. After two months of CGRP (brand name), now I have 25+ a month.”...Reactions0reactionsComments46 comments
Qulipta (atogepant)...Gepants work by blocking CGRP from attaching to its receptor. This prevents CGRP from initiating a pain signal....
Vyepti (eptinezumab-jjmr)...Vyepti is a monoclonal antibody that targets and blocks CGRP in the brain. CGRP is a protein found in these areas that transmits pain signals. ...
Is Vyepti Raising My Blood Sugar?...CGRP has many benefits for your body. The CGRP antagonists prevent the available CGRP in our bodies from doing its typical job....Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments19 comments
Treatment Options for Episodic vs. Chronic Migraine...by mouth.Anti-CGRP monoclonal antibodies – taken as injections – include: Small molecule CGRP inhibitors – taken orally – include: The same drugs...
Shout Out for Good Mainstream Media Coverage of Migraine Research...CGRP stands for calcitonin gene-related peptide. CGRP is found throughout the central and peripheral nervous systems....Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Ubrelvy (ubrogepant)...A gepant is a small molecule designed to stop the action of CGRP. By blocking CGRP, pain perception may be reduced....
Are CGRPs Right for Me?...We've created a downloadable list of questions you can ask your doctor to see if you're a good candidate for CGRP gepants (acute treatment) or CGRP monoclonal...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
