Nurtec ODT and Brain Fog: What Users Say

• Rob...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 3, 2022

For Migraine Prevention "Within a few doses (was taking it every other day) caused brain fog, dizziness, nausea, and felt a tightness in my head. While it did stop a migraine in about 1 1/2 hours, I only started it on 7/20/2022. At the doctor's suggestion, I tried again, and on Monday, 8/01/2022, I had worse of the same symptoms. Have not and will not take another dose, but it is now Wednesday, 8/03/2022, and I still feel not just the brain fog but the tightness in my head and feel like I'm on sleeping pills. Left another message for the doctor. I WILL NOT take this medication again. Causing more health issues than just having migraines."

• Bir...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 30, 2021

For Migraine "I’ve had migraines for about 15 years, however, as I’ve gotten older, they have gotten worse. I don’t like taking pills, so I’m not on any preventatives. When I get an episode, I typically get really bad pain behind an eye, throbbing headache, and nausea and vomiting. The episodes last about 2-3 days, and I get them 2 times a month. It is horrific to feel this way. I take Naratriptan, but my doctor wanted me to try Nurtec. I just tried it for the first time a few hours ago. It did relieve most of the pain after about 2 hours. With that said, I still have some pain behind the eye and feel loopy, and you can only take 1 every 24 hours, this sucks! I think I will stick with Naratriptan doses for 3 days. I don’t get why they haven’t come out with medication that actually aborts it after one dose. This is so exhausting."

• Wor...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 16, 2023

For Migraine "I have cycles of migraines and occasionally, hemiplegic migraines. A smaller episode lasts 8 hours, but there are times they'll go on for weeks with repeated attacks back to back. I tried triptans, but they didn't help. I also tried Topamax, which was one of the worst experiences-didn't help, and the side effects were awful. So I was relieved to find that Nurtec works if I catch my migraine early enough (and eases the migraine if I'm already in one). No nausea so far. I find that my mouth feels a little strange sometimes, but it is mild. I don't get brain fog when I take this, which is the biggest plus. For me, I'll see benefits within 30 to 60 minutes. I also don't get tired or groggy. The only negatives: not sure how I would even begin to afford it without the copay card, the packaging is excessive, and it can be difficult to get at my pharmacy. But Nurtec was a game changer for my migraines."

• Liz...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 11, 2023

For Migraine Prevention "I've had migraines since I was a young child. My 2-3 migraine days a month became 3-4 migraine days a week with nausea, auras, speech, and cognitive issues. Sumatriptan gave minor relief and unwanted side effects. While taking Nurtec every other day for 2 months, I've had 2 minor migraines, one self-inflicted. I took an early dosage to treat the breakthrough migraine and adjusted my schedule accordingly. Sometimes migraines try to creep in just before the next dose. I still get some brain fog, but I'm not sure of the actual cause. No noticeable side effects! So happy not to miss work or life because I'm 'sleeping off' a migraine. Feels like a miracle. The disintegrating tablets are convenient, but the packaging is frustrating. The expense is terribly prohibitive. Wish my sis could try it. Currently, my insurance does not cover it, but I receive it at no cost. I would hate to lose access at this point. It's certainly not for everyone, but is a major relief for me."

• Gra...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 9, 2022

For Migraine "I’ve had migraines for years, and it took a specialist to finally listen to me and take me seriously. Prescribed Nurtec, and it’s like a miracle. I take it when I start to feel a migraine coming on, and within 20 minutes, the pain, neck and shoulder tension, and brain fog are gone and stay gone for 48 hours. My episodes sometimes last 4-5 days, and I can take it twice and have relief the whole time. Before Nurtec, I thought my migraines were just pain, but now I know that the tension and brain fog are part of it too. No other meds work for me, and I would eat Advil like candy for 5 days just to be able to function. I’m so very grateful for this drug!"

• Pgh...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 20, 2021

For Migraine "I've had migraines for 25 years. Have always controlled them with dihydroergotamine injections, but since I am now over the age of 65, that is no longer recommended due to the risk of stroke. My doctor gave me samples of Nurtec. I got a migraine and took the Nurtec pretty soon after onset. The headache went away in 2 hours, but I was left with the feeling of a 10-ton weight in my head for the next 18 hours, and the brain fog that usually accompanies my migraines became 10 times worse and lasted for 8 days! On the positive side, I did not have another migraine for over a month, when I normally would have had at least one a week. This is why I gave it a 3. I wish Nurtec came in a lower dosage so I could try to keep using it."

• Car...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 11, 2021

For Migraine "Amazing new med... has had preventative effects for me so far. Life-changing without any side effects. No brain fog or fatigue as with Imitrex. Decided to try Nurtec first before injectables!"

• che...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 26, 2024

For Migraine "Worked well for me with no major side effects. Just a little bit of brain fog."

• che...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 27, 2024

For Migraine "Works great for me for migraines. Only side effect seems to be very minor brain fog."