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Nurtec ODT: Uses, How It Works, and Common Side Effects

Nurtec ODT is used to treat acute migraine attacks and is also used to prevent episodic migraines.

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Nurtec ODT is used to treat acute migraine attacks and is also used to prevent episodic migraines.

It is a tablet that dissolves on the tongue or under the tongue, without the need to take it with a glass of water. This means it gets absorbed into the bloodstream quickly and starts working within one hour to relieve migraine pain.

This medicine is a calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor blocker, so it works by blocking CGRP receptors in the brain to reduce migraine symptoms of headache, nausea, vomiting, light sensitivity, and sound sensitivity, and it also can be taken regularly prevent as many as episodic migraines from happening.

Nurtec ODT was first approved by the FDA on February 27, 2020.

Common side effects may include an allergic reaction which can be serious. You should immediately call your doctor or get emergency medical treatment if you experience any of the following symptoms: difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, swelling of the throat, tongue, mouth, lips, face or eyes, hives, rash and Itching.

This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult with your healthcare provider.

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