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Aimovig: 7 things you should know

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm. Last updated on May 24, 2024.

1. How it works

2. Upsides

3. Downsides

If you are between the ages of 18 and 60, take no other medication or have no other medical conditions, side effects you are more likely to experience include:

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Note: In general, seniors or children, people with certain medical conditions (such as liver or kidney problems, heart disease, diabetes, seizures) or people who take other medications are more at risk of developing a wider range of side effects. View complete list of side effects

4. Bottom Line

Aimovig is a prescription medicine that can be self-injected under the skin once a month to prevent migraine headaches in adults. Injection site reactions and constipation are the most common side effects but it has no reported drug interactions.

5. Tips

6. Response and effectiveness

7. Interactions

There are currently no documented interactions with Aimovig, according to the product information.

Aimovig is not metabolized by cytochrome P450 enzymes; therefore, interactions with concomitant medications that are substrates, inducers, or inhibitors of cytochrome P450 enzymes are unlikely.

You should refer to the prescribing information for Aimovig for any updates or newly noted interactions.

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Further information

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use Aimovig only for the indication prescribed.

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

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