Nurtec ODT User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• sal...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 20, 2021

For Migraine "First of all, I tried it once and NEVER again. I am allergic to peppermint, and nobody told me it was peppermint flavored. This causes automatic vomiting and nausea! I ate some Jell-O just to try to keep it down. It did not work, made me severely dizzy and nauseated, woozy, and I really thought I was going to just faint. It was horrible. NEVER again."

• A01...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 20, 2021

For Migraine "Every time I took Nurtec, the strong mint taste made me nauseated. It took 4-6 hours to work and made me feel super sleepy. My migraines treated with Nurtec frequently came back later that day, and I had to wait 24 hours after the first dose to take another. My neurologist switched me to 100 mg Ubrelvy, and I find it works much better and faster."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 5, 2021

For Migraine "Took it twice, and it does work. Takes about 2 hours for full effect. Doesn't completely eliminate the migraine. I can feel it trying to creep back up at times. Doesn't work up to full 48 hours as commercial says, but it doesn't make me tired and feeling drugged, so I can take it and carry on with my day. I haven't noticed any side effects at all, which is a first for a migraine medication. Having said that, I'm not entirely comfortable taking this drug, as it's very new, and it just seems too good to be true that there are no side effects."

• lyn...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 20, 2020

For Migraine "I have been using Nurtec ODT for about 3 months now. I would say it is about a 60/40 split whether it helps or not. Sometimes within a few minutes, I start feeling relief, sometimes hours, sometimes not at all. I get it at no cost with the copay assist card, and I feel no side effects, which is rare for me. I'm very sensitive to everything. So it is worth the try each time. Nothing else I have tried even slightly helps. I'm a migraine sufferer all my life, so I am hopeful it continues to help more than not."

• Bin...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 19, 2024

For Migraine Prevention "Nurtec was a lifesaver for me initially. Not only did it help treat my migraines, but it also decreased the overall number I experienced. The effectiveness appears to have declined over time. I have continued to take it because it has decreased the severity of the headaches I experience on a daily basis, which has allowed me to work on most days. Unfortunately, I have noticed that my stomach was giving me more and more problems over the course of several months. Earlier today, I looked up potential side effects and realized that I experience all the G.I. problems described. As such, I will now discontinue this medication."

• Nur...
• August 15, 2021

For Migraine Prevention "After 2 doses, started passing bright red blood in stool and gobs of mucus with stool. It has been 1 month and still dealing with reaction. Condition just now starting to get some better. Took Nurtec ODT 75 mg every 48 hours. Took 4 doses, then quit because of reaction."

• Nan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 21, 2021

For Migraine "So far, this is the only drug that has worked for cluster migraine. It's gotta be the price! Seriously, I am nervous about my second prescription, the pharmacy, insurance company, and doctor are trying to get it worked out. The first script was $0 with the coupon. I also had 5 refills, thought I was good. Pharmacy told me, 'Yep, you're good!' Waited one, two, three days, called the pharmacy, they told me they thought they didn't have the coupon code, but then she found it. So she would have to order it. She said it should be ready tomorrow (yesterday). Called today, and they say, 'We will need authorization from your insurance company, the drug company wants them to pay a portion...the total for 8 tabs/month is $1029.00!!!' What happened to my $0 coupon? Sorry I got off topic, but I am frankly very worried because this really works! It WORKS! My headache will be gone within 30 minutes and stay gone for either 2 to 5 days! I feel like a new person...but I may not be able to get it anymore....doesn't make sense."

• Dia...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 17, 2020

For Migraine "My migraines are strictly hormonal. I get migraines every day for one week straight during my time of the month. I take sumatriptan injections when they’re unbearable, and that works great, it just knocks me out, and I can’t really function all too well. I was excited to try Nurtec because it’s not supposed to make you drowsy, and it doesn’t. It just didn’t work for me. I will say, however, if I take it early enough - it keeps my migraine at bay (after 1-2 hours), but it doesn’t take it away completely like the sumatriptan injection does. Unfortunately, the Nurtec barely did a thing for my full-blown migraines. I’ll stick with my injections. It’s not fun sticking my thigh, but at least I get relief in just 10 minutes."

• Stu...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 7, 2022

For Migraine Prevention "I have had migraines since I can remember, from age 4 or 5 to now at almost 63. I have tried almost every migraine drug known and all the other things, like acupuncture, massage, diet, etc. I still have PTSD from receiving ergotamine infusions back in the early '90s and several other ridiculous drugs. The triptans are the only drugs that have ever helped, but they are not preventative, nor are they great as you age. Out of desperation, I decided to try Nurtec ODT as a preventative. First dose gave me a screamer of a headache. I thought I was having an aneurysm... seriously. Second dose and I realized my incredible and painful joint pain (have arthritis to begin with) and my black stool with mucus in it had to be from Nurtec. Needless to say, they are in the trash where 99% of the supposed 'miracle' drugs for migraines have ended up! What a horrible drug. Thankful I refused the Aimovig shots a prior neurologist tried to give me. Who knows how long they would stay in your system?? UGH!"

• MJK...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 27, 2022

For Migraine "I first tried Nurtec about six months ago. After an hour, I needed to take another... it does work for me better than most things I have tried, but it is no miracle drug. It takes two doses for me to get any real effect. My migraines start at the back of my head and progress up to the area behind my right eye. The pain is so intense. I absolutely must catch it before it progresses to this point, otherwise, only REAL painkillers will help. I feel the need to excoriate the medical community for their fear of using narcotic painkillers here. When you are in THAT much pain, nothing short of a narcotic is going to give any relief. I don't believe that many doctors truly understand the level of pain involved. All MDs should have to experience this kind of pain and then be told, 'Oh, ibuprofen should help...' and see how it feels. That might change a few attitudes quickly."

• Aur...
• December 14, 2020

For Migraine "It didn’t work for me at all. I took a sample from my neurologist. I got a sample with 2 doses, I took 1 pill one day and the next day the other one. I get severe migraines. I get Botox injections once every 3 months, take Topamax, Depakote, and tizanidine as needed. Nurtec is easy to take, but it didn’t do anything for me. Also, this medication is extremely expensive."

• Ros...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 5, 2023

For Migraine Prevention "I have been taking Nurtec every other day for 1 month. It works fairly well, headache is mild. My issue is, I have no energy, depression has worsened, stomach pain, indigestion, and diarrhea, and joint pain. I am going back to using it only after I get the migraine. I may as well get the headache and feel better overall."

• UCs...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 28, 2022

For Migraine "I have been using Nurtec for 4 months to relieve my perimenopause hormone migraines. It worked amazingly on the migraines, but be warned. I have Ulcerative Colitis, and on day 3 after taking Nurtec, my colon would bleed. I started with loose stools, and by month 4, started bleeding. At first, I thought it was a flare-up and changed my maintenance drugs. It took 3 more months to realize that it could be the Nurtec. There is an abstract in the American Journal of Gastroenterology highlighting this possible problem with CGRP antagonists. Animal studies showed a strong link and that more studies need to be done. Patients like me need to be monitored closely, but my neurologist had no knowledge of this. So, with 4 months of spotty bleeding, I am now in a full-on flare-up that could have been halted earlier had anyone had knowledge of this possible rare side effect. So, I am warning you all. Use with caution if you have IBS or IBD."

• Bun...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 30, 2020

For Migraine "I have had chronic migraines for years, and I was excited for a new medication. My excitement was quickly dashed. A few minutes after taking Nurtec, I became nauseous, and after 4 hours, it hasn’t helped my migraine at all. I will try it again, but my hopes are being dashed."

• Oli...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 28, 2021

For Migraine "I'm usually hypersensitive to medications to begin with. This did take away the migraine. But I was high as a kite, one minute I was talking, then it stopped me in my tracks, and I went off the rails. Everything felt so heavy, like it was hard to move my body, and I ended up laughing for a half hour straight and feeling out of it. There is no way I'd take this again unless it was a dire emergency. If you are hypersensitive to medications, reconsider trying it."

• But...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 15, 2020

For Migraine "I currently take 3 other medications plus 2 triptans that I can alternate between as the 'onset' dose to try and relieve my migraine symptoms. Yesterday, I received my prescription of Nurtec and took my first dose of it right away since I had taken a triptan the night before, and it hadn't helped yet. I didn't have much relief at all with that dose. It may be because it wasn't technically taken at the onset of that migraine. I'm not sure. I ended up sleeping most of the day today. It's now 6:30 pm, and I've been 'awake' for a little over an hour. I had no migraine upon waking up, but shortly after, I did notice I was beginning to have a migraine. I did take another dose of Nurtec. And I can say, I'm feeling no symptoms in less than an hour after taking it. Fingers crossed that this med will be the one to work. With having 2 different experiences, I'll make sure to come back and update my review or leave another after I've finished this first pack."

• Joi...
• October 3, 2021

For Migraine "I tried Nurtec in March of 2021. I didn’t link it to the Nurtec right away, but soon after, I started experiencing joint pain in my thumb joints. Then, after the first couple of doses, I noticed joint pain in my hips and neck. After taking the 5th and final dose, my hand joints were throbbing. I could not even touch my hands, they hurt so bad. Also, I could hardly turn my neck, and walking was a challenge. Finally, it hit me that it had to be the Nurtec. I did nothing else. Took nothing else, and it started right after starting the Nurtec. I went to my GP, and he also thinks it is from that. The problem is that it wasn’t going away after I stopped it. So I was put on prednisone, which helps tremendously. But as soon as I stop or try to wean off it, it returns with a vengeance. I am negative for all rheumatoid arthritis tests, including a genetic one. Never had joint pain prior to this. Have no family history of autoimmune. I am so frustrated and wish I never tried it. I want my life back."

• Abb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 30, 2020

For Migraine "48-year-old long-term migraine sufferer and have tried all OTC and most triptans. At this point, Rizatriptan works best with current treatment. Currently receiving Botox and am taking gabapentin (300 mg, 3x a day). Recently (May 2020) prescribed Nurtec and took my first dose for a mild migraine. Tastes fine and dissolves easily. Took about four hours to kick in and relieve the headache with no side effects. Though I’ve only taken one dose, this worked for me for a mild migraine. Since I have good private health insurance, this was an affordable option."

• Fin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 22, 2022

For Migraine Prevention "Originally, upon reading reviews here, I was hesitant to try this new medication. After years of triptan use and a continued increase in migraines per month, I ultimately decided that I had nothing to lose at this point. So, I took my first Nurtec two weeks ago and it turned out really well for me. I take it as a preventative every other day. I’ve not had a single migraine since the first dose. It feels like a miracle. I’m pleasantly surprised by the outcome. That being said, I did have stomach pain for the first few days. It eventually subsided as my body adjusted. Thankfully, I’ve yet to experience any further side effects, and I’m sensitive to medications. This whole experience has been positively surprising. I will convey that triptans caused numerous awful side effects for me: chest pain, muscle tightness, restlessness, anxiety, difficulty breathing, and eventually rebound migraines. I couldn’t take them anymore. Nurtec is far better!"

• Kel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 12, 2020

For Migraine "Not a long time migraine sufferer but have had headaches my entire life (I am 33). This year has been horrible for migraines. I originally tried sumatriptan, but the doctor said Nurtec has fewer side effects. So far, it has taken the migraine away in about 30 minutes - 60 minutes. However, about 2-3 hours in, I get caught with a giant bout of fatigue. The kind where you can't keep your eyes open. Fatigue seems to be a common side effect for me, but some medicines are less than others. Good luck."

• Luc...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 30, 2020

For Migraine "I've seen several specialists over the years for migraines. One prescribed three different medications. None of them helped. Another prescribed riboflavin and magnesium. Do they help? Not sure. That doctor: 'They couldn't hurt.' At a pain center, I was urged to try Botox injections, thirty-some in my head, every three months... for about $6,000 a visit! (insurance company would pay nothing.) In July, my family doctor gave me a prescription for Nurtec ODT. It works! No side effects! In my opinion - take it right away, the better it works."

• Kat...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 4, 2025

For Migraine "Started on Nurtec after I got fed up with the drowsiness from triptan drugs. It's really made a world of difference, given that I've had absolutely no side effects from it. It's been quite handy to take while I'm on long flights or out and about where I may not have water with me in order to take a pill. As I've said, never have had any side effects from it whatsoever, not even nausea. As long as I take it before the pain sets in, it will stop the pain from onset. If I take it at the point of pain, I feel better in less than a half hour, compared to the hour that it takes triptans to work. Really like it so far and will continue to use."

• Mr ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 26, 2021

For Migraine Prevention "I have chronic atypical/complex migraine. I used to be on Ajovy and Emgality, which both helped until my body learned to attack the monoclonal antibodies. Since those both work on CGRP, I was hopeful when I heard that Nurtec did, too. The first dose was nothing short of magical. I felt better than I had in years. The second dose actually made me feel worse, strangely enough. By then, though, I realized that I was horribly allergic to it. (A week later, I still have a rash.) Three days after stopping it, I got hit with the worst rebound migraine of my life. It felt like my body had sharp pains from head to toe, and my fever spiked to 102.3. Holy cow. So, word of warning: this might have a heck of a rebound for you."

• Cha...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 6, 2021

For Migraine Prevention "Have had migraines with aura for 20 years, about 4-5/month. For the last 5 years, I have been taking topiramate daily to prevent the pain, but I still get the auras. My doctor added Nurtec last month, and it has been amazing for me. I take it every other day, preventively. Since I started taking it a month ago, ZERO auras for the first time in 20 years."

• Uta...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 7, 2020

For Migraine "OMG. This drug aborts my cluster migraine. It's a miracle. No side effects. My only problem is the price. It's cost-prohibitive. Fortunately, my doc gave me free packs to last me a while. Don't know what I'll do when I run out."