Nurtec ODT and Tiredness: What Users Say

• Ann...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 25, 2020

For Migraine "I called to get the prescription on day one of a migraine, so by the time I got to take it, it was morning of day two. It says to take it at the onset, so I was uncertain of the effectiveness of taking it mid-fully established migraine. I was pleased to have the headache gone quickly with no side effects (I was tired and took a nap, but that might just have been 'Saturday Syndrome'). It's Sunday now, my weather trigger is still present, but I'm feeling pretty good - perhaps a little stiff at the base of my skull, but nothing I can't easily ignore. Happy with the medication. Thrilled with the $0 copay offer. Very concerned about being able to afford once that offer expires."

• Tes...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 26, 2020

For Migraine "This medication does help my migraine headaches I get. It will help them for a few hours. However, this medication gives me the worst abdominal pain ever. It’s a very sharp stabbing pain that only occurs when I take it. It also makes me very tired."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 21, 2022

For Migraine "I had taken Nurtec several times over 5 months as needed to abort attacks. It did help, but the attacks just came back. At first, I didn't have many side effects, but over time I seemed to have more side effects each time I took it. I started to have terrible heartburn and bad stomach pains, and my gut just felt horrible in general after taking only 1/2 pill. I also had severe tiredness, dyspnea, and I seriously would get a cold after each time taking it. Then recently, I had a really stubborn migraine and took a few doses throughout the week trying to end the attack, and suddenly it made my migraine MUCH worse, and I had trouble breathing. I also developed SEVERE panic attacks and psychosis! Then I ended up in the ER with a hypertensive crisis. My BP was out of control and not going down (165/115). I got treatment for that, but it took weeks to feel completely normal again. This was among the most terrifying experiences of my life. Use with caution! (I'm an otherwise healthy 33-year-old man)"

• Ala...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 29, 2021

For Migraine "I get hormonal headaches near my time of the month. They come on at night and can last several days. They usually start in my temples and involve neck stiffness. On day one, I took two rizatriptan, and it just made me nauseated and exhausted with no relief. On day two, I decided to give my Nurtec sample a test run. My headache was gone in an hour and hasn’t come back yet. I’m not groggy at all and I haven’t noticed any GI side effects. I haven’t really had any major side effects. Not sure if it’s just PMS, but my shoulders and hands are a little fatigued, but not enough to bother me."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 22, 2021

For Migraine "On the 3rd month of Nurtec now. It does work for me and gets rid of the migraine, and I only take 1/2 of a tablet. Not easy to break in half perfectly, but works just as well as the full tablet, so for those of you who haven't tried just a half, I definitely recommend trying it. The first few times taking it, I had no side effects. However, now when I take it, I get lethargic and sometimes so tired I literally can't keep my eyes open and have to lay down. It also gives me terrible heartburn and sharp pains in my stomach and gut, as well as some stiffness and joint pain, so I'm starting to wonder how safe it is, especially in the long term. Zolmitriptan 2.5mg works better for me with fewer and shorter-lasting side effects."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 22, 2021

For Migraine "On the 3rd month of Nurtec now. It does work for me and gets rid of the migraine, and I only take 1/2 of a tablet. Not easy to break in half perfectly, but works just as well as the full tablet, so for those of you who haven't tried just a half, I definitely recommend trying it. The first few times taking it, I had no side effects. However, now when I take it, I get lethargic and sometimes so tired I literally can't keep my eyes open and have to lay down. It also gives me terrible heartburn and sharp pains in my stomach and gut, as well as some stiffness and joint pain, so I'm starting to wonder how safe it is, especially in the long term. Zolmitriptan 2.5mg works better for me with fewer and shorter-lasting side effects."

• Mic...
• March 15, 2021

For Migraine "My doctor ordered me the Kyleena IUD for heavy bleeding. I started having awful migraines several months after it was inserted. My doctor said hormones are 99% responsible for migraines. I started to take Imitrex and was a zombie on it and had to go to bed. I went to my neurologist and he prescribed Nurtec ODT. When my first migraine hit, I was in excruciating pain, and the box was extremely difficult to open. I tried to open it, but being in that much pain made it even harder. Once the package was opened after 5 minutes of trying, it started to work in 30-40 minutes. I have never had a migraine leave so quickly. I was not nauseous or even tired after it worked, and I basically could go back to my normal daily routine. It is a huge blessing that I live in this day and time that we have drugs like this one available to us!"

• Sch...
• February 20, 2021

For Migraine "The first few times I tried Nurtec for a mild/moderate migraine, it worked. Definitely took longer to work than Imitrex, but I didn’t feel tired or nauseous at all. Woke up today with a migraine. Took a dose of Nurtec, no relief at all. I’m shocked and disappointed that Nurtec had no effect on my moderate/severe migraine today. Now I have to wait 24 hours after I took Nurtec in order to take Imitrex. My doctor said you cannot take Nurtec and Imitrex together! I’ll stick with the Imitrex from now on. It may take a couple of doses, knocks me out, but at least I know it works."

• 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."

• Lex...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 10, 2022

For Migraine "I have had migraines my entire life. Seriously. I have vivid memories of throwing up at dinner when I was four. I have been on preventive medications; propranolol worked well but made me too tired, metoprolol made them worse, indomethacin did nothing, and periactin gave me too intense of nightmares to know if it worked or not. I do take sumatriptan, which does work for the most part, but I often have a lingering ache in the back of my head and they often come back within a few hours. Sometimes it doesn’t work at all. Tonight I tried the samples my neurologist gave me, and I have never recovered so quickly and to the degree that I did. Within 45 minutes, I felt completely resurrected with just a mild soreness left over. With the intensity of the headache I had tonight, I expected to battle it for the next several days."

• Fir...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 30, 2024

For Migraine "It works sometimes, but not for long. I wind up having a migraine a few hours later. New problem. I have a rash on my eyelid and sores in both nostrils. I’m probably going to stop taking because it makes me extremely tired after taking for a few weeks. The good part is it can relieve a migraine, and the wafer tastes like mints. No water needed..."

• Bak...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 23, 2022

For Migraine "Tried a sample since the pharmacy tech suggested it when I was having trouble getting my #1 meds after an insurance company switch. NURTEC helped the migraine after an hour, but left me dizzy and lethargic. The migraine was never fully relieved. The second time I took NURTEC, I experienced nausea. Again, the headache was never fully relieved, and I felt very dizzy and lethargic. I was able to obtain a few tablets from the pharmacy for free, but now I am second-guessing if I should even try one of them. I have a huge rash on the right side of my face, and until now, I hadn't considered that it might be from NURTEC. I've never had a case of poison ivy or anything like that, but this is what it looks and feels like. Overall, since the drug did somewhat effectively relieve the migraine headache, I might take it again, but I certainly would not pick it if I could get the stuff I know that really works for me."

• adh...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 2, 2023

For Migraine "This is a positive experience. I take propranolol for migraine prevention. My PCP put me on Nurtec ODT and it does take a while to kick in, but when it kicks in, it works! Yes, it can make you nauseous, but I suggest some OTC nausea medicine called Nauzene, which can be bought at CVS or Walmart. If that doesn’t work for you or you don’t like the taste, Phenergan helps too, but it can make you tired. I say it’s definitely worth at least trying out. I was scared due to the bad reviews, but I’m glad I gave it a chance! Unfortunately, my insurance didn’t cover it, but if you go on their website, they have a copay card for a 30-day supply :)"