Galcanezumab Alternatives Compared
| Galcanezumab | Nurtec ODT (rimegepant) | Topiramate |
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| Galcanezumab | Nurtec ODT (rimegepant) | Topiramate |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Cluster Headaches, Migraine Prevention, Chronic Migraine, Headache, Migraine. Galcanezumab may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Nurtec ODT may be placed onto or under the tongue to treat the symptoms of migraine in adults, and it may also be used to prevent episodic migraine when taken every second day. Nurtec ODT works by... View more |
Prescription only
Topiramate may be prescribed either alone or in combination with other medications for the treatment of certain types of epilepsy, or it may be given for the prevention of migraines. Drowsiness is a... View more |
Related suggestions Migraine Prevention (Migraine Prophylaxis)
Migraine
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| More about Galcanezumab | More about Nurtec ODT (rimegepant) | More about Topiramate | ||||||||||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||
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Galcanezumab has an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from a total of 502 ratings on Drugs.com. 38% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 44% reported a negative effect. |
Nurtec ODT has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 320 ratings on Drugs.com. 53% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 30% reported a negative effect. |
Topiramate has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 1332 ratings on Drugs.com. 51% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 28% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||||||||||||||||||
View all Galcanezumab side effects |
View all Nurtec ODT side effects |
View all Topiramate side effects |
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N/A |
Lower cost generic |
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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| Emgality |
N/A |
Eprontia, Qudexy XR, Topamax, Trokendi XR | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||
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648 hours |
11 hours |
56 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | ||||||||||||||||||
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Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
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A total of 2 drugs are known to interact with Galcanezumab:
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A total of 167 drugs are known to interact with Nurtec ODT:
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A total of 291 drugs are known to interact with Topiramate:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| Disease Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
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No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||
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September 27, 2018 |
February 27, 2020 |
December 24, 1996 |
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N/A |
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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