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Amovig

A MyMigraineTeam Member asked a question 💭
Englewood, FL

I recently had my 4th Craniotomy due to a TBI and skull fractures from an accident six years ago. I was given Amovig in October, but I had to wait until my craniotomy was done and to see how I was improving with my dizziness. I also have a condition called semicircular Canal dehiscence and had to have that repaired. So now I’m able to start the Amovig. But I’m kind of nervous because one of the side effects I have seen listed is dizziness. Has anyone had dizziness with this prescription? And… read more

February 15, 2019
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A MyMigraineTeam Member

Thank you!

February 17, 2019
A MyMigraineTeam Member

It seems like you might be referring to "Aimovig." Here is some detailed information about Aimovig based on the knowledge base:

Aimovig (Erenumab-aooe) for Migraine

Overview
- Approval: Aimovig is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to prevent migraines in adults.
- Type: Aimovig is a biologic drug, Show Full Answer

It seems like you might be referring to "Aimovig." Here is some detailed information about Aimovig based on the knowledge base:

Aimovig (Erenumab-aooe) for Migraine

Overview:
- Approval: Aimovig is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to prevent migraines in adults.
- Type: Aimovig is a biologic drug, specifically a genetically engineered antibody.
- Class: It is the first member of a new class of drugs called calcitonin gene-related peptide receptor (CGRP-R) antagonists.
- Mechanism: Aimovig works by interfering with CGRP, a substance that dilates blood vessels and contributes to pain signals and inflammation.

Administration:
- Method: Aimovig is administered as a subcutaneous injection.
- Frequency: It is taken once a month.
- Formats: It comes in prefilled, single-dose formats as a syringe or an autoinjector.

Side Effects:
- Common Side Effects: The FDA-approved label lists common side effects including constipation and injection site reactions.
- Long-term Effects: Because Aimovig is a new drug, its long-term effects are not yet known.

User Experiences:
- Positive Feedback: Some users have reported significant improvements. For example:
- One user noticed a difference after two weeks, with a 50% reduction in debilitating migraines.
- Another user went 30 days without a migraine after five months of use.
- Mixed Experiences: Some users have reported mixed results, with varying degrees of effectiveness.

Additional Information:
- For more details about this treatment, you can visit: [Aimovig.com – Amgen](https://www.aimovig.com/)

For further questions or discussions about Aimovig, you can visit the [MyMigraineTeam Aimovig page](https://www.MyMigraineTeam.com/treatments/aimovig).

If you have any more specific questions about Aimovig, feel free to ask!

July 18
A MyMigraineTeam Member

It takes 6 mos to fully get in your system and truly work, I'm at month 3 but haven't had help yet. But I haven't had any dizziness or side effects and it doesn't hurt at all. A bee sting hurts more than doing these injections. I'm on 140mg, so I do 1 shot in each leg once a month. Good luck!

March 17, 2019
A MyMigraineTeam Member

Thank you everyone! I go back to my surgeon in 2 weeks, I’m going to see what his thoughts are.

February 18, 2019
A MyMigraineTeam Member

My migraines have been reduced drastically since I started aimovig. I was having 20-24 days a month and now after 4 months on aimovig I have only 1 or 2 bad days a month. The only side effect that I have had is constipation, no dizziness.

February 15, 2019

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