When is the best time of the day to take Qulipta?
Qulipta can be taken any time of the day to help prevent migraine headaches, but take it at about the same time each day. If it makes you feel nauseous, try taking it at mealtime. If you feel drowsy or dizzy, it may be better to take it at bedtime.
In studies, the most common side effects that people experienced with Qulipta 10 mg, 30 mg or 60 mg treatment doses included nausea, constipation, and fatigue or sleepiness.
Incidence of side effects
- Nausea: 5% to 9%
- Constipation: 6% to 8%
- Fatigue / sleepiness: 4% to 5%
- Decreased appetite: 1% to 3%
- Dizziness: 2% to 3%
Most people (less than 1%) did not need to stop treatment due to these side effects.
It’s best to take your dose at the same time each day, whenever you decide to take it. Qulipta can be taken with or without food. Always follow your healthcare providers instructions for dosing and timing.
Related: Qulipta dosing (in more detail)
What kind of migraine does Qulipta treat?
Qulipta (atogepant) is a once daily treatment used to prevent episodic and chronic migraine headaches. It is not used to treat an acute attack.
A migraine is usually accompanied by a severe, throbbing headache (may be on just one side of the head), nausea, vomiting, or sensitivity to light, sound or touch.
- People who have episodic migraines typically have 14 or fewer migraine days per month.
- Chronic migraine is defined as 15 or more headache days per month, each lasting 4 or more hours.
- Qulipta can help to reduce the number of migraines you may have per month and their severity.
Your healthcare provider may recommend Qulipta to help prevent your migraine headaches if you have frequent, long-lasting, or very severe migraines.
This is not all the information you need to know about Qulipta (atogepant) for safe and effective use and does not take the place of your doctor’s directions. Review the full product information and discuss this information and any questions you have with your doctor or other health care provider.
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References
- Ailani J, Lipton RB, Goadsby PJ, Guo H, Miceli R, Severt L, Finnegan M, Trugman JM; ADVANCE Study Group. Atogepant for the Preventive Treatment of Migraine. N Engl J Med. 2021 Aug 19;385(8):695-706. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa2035908. PMID: 34407343.
- Qulipta.com. Healthcare professionals information. AbbVie Inc. at https://www.quliptahcp.com/continuous-control
- Qulipta (atogepant) prescribing information. Revised June 2023. AbbVie Inc. North Chicago, Illinois.
- Qulipta.com. AbbVie Inc. Accessed Nov 20, 2023 at https://www.quliptahcp.com/powerful#episodic
- Data on file. AbbVie Inc.
Read next
How long does Qulipta take to work?
Qulipta can begin working on the first day of treatment to help prevent your episodic migraine headaches. Researchers observed that 88% (185 / 211) patients did not have a migraine the day after taking a Qulipta 60 mg dose, compared to 75% (151 / 202) taking an inactive placebo pill. Continue reading
Does Qulipta (atogepant) cause hair loss?
No, hair loss is not a reported side effect of Qulipta from clinical trials and is not in the package insert. Reports suggest that alopecia (hair loss) is an emerging side effect with certain CGRP inhibitor migraine medicines, although larger, more adequately controlled studies are needed. Continue reading
How well does Qulipta work for migraine?
Qulipta, a preventive migraine treatment, has been shown in studies to lead to a 54% reduction in monthly migraine days in patients with episodic migraine (a 4.2-day reduction) and a 36% reduction in patients with chronic migraine headaches (a 6.9-day reduction). Continue reading
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