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Compare Emgality vs. Ubrelvy

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  • Emgality (galcanezumab)
    Ubrelvy (ubrogepant)
  • Emgality (galcanezumab)
    Ubrelvy (ubrogepant)

  • Summary of Emgality vs. Ubrelvy

    Summary for Monoclonal antibody
    Prescription only

    Emgality (galcanezumab or galcanezumab-gnlm) is a monoclonal antibody that's used to prevent migraine attacks and to treat cluster headaches in adults. Emgality (galcanezumab) works by blocking a specific protein in the brain that can cause migraines and headaches. This medication is injected under the skin monthly. Some common side effects of Emgality (galcanezumab) include pain, itching, and rash at the injection site.

    Summary for Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor blocker
    Prescription only

    Ubrelvy (ubrogepant) is used to treat sudden migraine attacks in adults. Your provider will decide the dosage (50 mg or 100 mg) based on how well you respond to the medication, if you have kidney or liver problems, or if you're taking a medication that interacts with Ubrelvy (ubrogepant). Side effects include nausea, sleepiness, and dry mouth.

  • Indications of Emgality vs. Ubrelvy

    Indications for
    •Migraine prevention
    •Episodic (occasional) cluster headaches
    Indications for
    •Migraine attacks with or without aura in adults

  • Pros and Cons of Emgality vs. Ubrelvy

    Pros and Const for Monoclonal antibody
    Pros
    •Only needs to be given once a month
    •Good option for people who have a hard time taking medications by mouth
    •Patient assistance programs are available to help lower the cost
    Cons
    •Not a good option for people who don't like needles
    •Needs to be stored in a refrigerator
    •Not known whether Emgality (galcanezumab) works well or is safe in young children, or people who are pregnant or breastfeeding
    Pros and Const for Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor blocker
    Pros
    •Can be taken with or without food
    •Can be used to treat sudden migraine attacks
    •Good option when triptan medications, such as sumatriptan (Imitrex) or rizatriptan (Maxalt), haven't worked to treat your migraines
    Cons
    •Can't be used to prevent migraines
    •Must wait at least 2 hours after the first dose to take a second dose
    •Interacts with a lot of medications
    •Takes 1 to 2 hours to work

  • Common Side Effects of Emgality vs. Ubrelvy

    Common Side Effects for
    •Pain, itching, warmth, and other injection site reactions (up to 20%)
    •Sore throat, runny nose (up to 18%)
    •Back pain (up to 10%)

    Please note: Side effects were reported by people who took Emgality (galcanezumab) in a clinical study.

    Common Side Effects for
    •Nausea (2-4%)
    •Sleepiness (2-3%)
    •Dry mouth (1-2%)

  • Warnings of Emgality vs. Ubrelvy

    Common Side Effects for
    •Serious allergic reactions
    •Antibody formation against Emgality (galcanezumab)
    Common Side Effects for
    •Severe allergic reactions

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