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Emgality is also taken as a single injection once a month.
Vyepti works a little differently.
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Nurtec ODT and Qulipta are taken in pill form.
Qulipta is taken daily to prevent migraines.
The side effects of this class of drugs are relatively mild.
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Beta-Blockers
Drugs in this class are primarily used to treathigh blood pressure(hypertension).
It’s thought that these drugs help keep migraine attacks at bay by preventing blood vessels from over-dilating.
They’re regarded as level A drugs for this purpose, meaning their effectiveness is proven.
For others, the drugs can have bothersome side effects including low mood, fatigue, and erectile dysfunction.
It’s this action that may make it an effective prophylactic migraine medication.
It also can cause nightmares and confusion.
If your episodes increase to this extent, be sure to tell your healthcare provider as well.
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