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Compare Reyvow vs. Ubrelvy

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  • Reyvow (lasmiditan)
    Ubrelvy (ubrogepant)
  • Reyvow (lasmiditan)
    Ubrelvy (ubrogepant)

  • Summary of Reyvow vs. Ubrelvy

    Summary for Serotonin agonist
    Prescription only

    Reyvow, the brand name for lasmiditan, is a serotonin agonist. It's used to treat migraine with or without aura in adults. It comes as a tablet that's taken by mouth when you have a migraine. Many people feel pain relief within 2 hours. Common side effects include dizziness, sleepiness, and a "pins-and-needles" feeling. Reyvow (lasmiditan) is a controlled substance because of the risk of misuse. Currently, Reyvow (lasmiditan) is a brand-name medication only; there's no generic yet.

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

    Ubrelvy (ubrogepant) is a migraine medication called a calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonist. It can treat sudden migraine attacks in adults. Ubrelvy (ubrogepant) is a tablet you take by mouth. You take one dose when you feel a migraine starting. If needed, you can take a second dose at least 2 hours later. Your dose depends if Ubrelvy (ubrogepant) interacts with the other medications you take. Side effects include nausea and tiredness.

  • Indications of Reyvow vs. Ubrelvy

    Indications for
    •Treatment of migraine attacks with or without aura in adults
    Indications for
    •Treatment of migraine attacks with or without aura in adults

  • Pros and Cons of Reyvow vs. Ubrelvy

    Pros and Const for Serotonin agonist
    Pros
    •Starts to work to relieve migraine pain within 2 hours
    •Can take with or without food
    •Available in 3 different strengths
    Cons
    •Might not work as well as triptans
    •Need to wait at least 8 hours before driving or operating machinery after taking the medication because it affects how well you can stay alert
    •Not used to prevent migraines
    Pros and Const for Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonist
    Pros
    •A tablet that's taken by mouth
    •Helps treat sudden migraine attacks
    •Good option when triptans like sumatriptan (Imitrex) haven't worked well
    Cons
    •Takes 1 to 2 hours to start working
    •Not for preventing migraines
    •Can interact with other medications, like verapamil and phenobarbital

  • Common Side Effects of Reyvow vs. Ubrelvy

    Common Side Effects for
    •Dizziness (up to 17%)
    •Numbness or tingling feeling (up to 9%)
    •Sleepiness (up to 7%)
    •Tiredness (up to 6%)
    Common Side Effects for
    •Nausea (up to 4%)
    •Sleepiness (up to 3%)
    •Dry mouth (up to 2%)

  • Warnings of Reyvow vs. Ubrelvy

    Common Side Effects for
    •Dizziness and sleepiness
    •Serotonin syndrome
    •Medication-overuse headache
    Common Side Effects for
    •Allergic reactions
    •High blood pressure
    •Raynaud's phenomenon

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