OK, a common misconception about migraine meds is that they should work immediately and perfectly. In a perfect world, that might be true. However, depending on how long you've been sick with migraines, all meds might take longer to work. So patience is required.

I've had migraines 63 years. That reason alone throws me out of 98% of surveys because research companies don't run tests on long haul migraineurs. Therefore, nobody knows how well or how quick medications will work for us.

My neurologist requested that I commit to a full year when I test new medications. He said my body has been in this pain mode for so long, CGRPs are use to pumping out at full speed, and who knows how long it will take to slow them down. I'm glad we had that discussion because he was right. Aimovig took 3 years before I saw good results. Nurtec took 2 years.

Aimovig has decreased frequency and intensity, but first year it did nothing. Second year it reduced my migraines from 24-28 down to 20-24. Thired year, went down to 14-17. This year I'm at 10-14.

Nurtec didn't do anything the first year, but since I had already experienced Aimovig's slow improvement, I was more than willing to wait for Nurtec. Glad I did! I haven't had a rescue med for 8 years. Now I do! Some days if I'm slow to start Nurtec, it may take it 2 hours to work. Other days if I pop it in immediately, migraine's gone in 20 minutes. But it always eases up my migraine eventually.

If Medicare is not covering your medication or treatment, you need to fight them. I get botox covered, but pre-approval is required, and everyvyear you have to start over. Your doctor needs to appeal their decision. There's a lot of hoops to jump through and it takes a long time to try all of the cheaper meds that are older. It will not cover Nurtec or Aimovig because they are too expensive, but my doctor gives me samples, and I've been getting free Aimovig from Amgen Safety Net Foundation. Look into it! Of course, I'm writing this under the Biden Administration and who knows what Trump's Administration will do.

Nurtec did nothing for me but make my stomach sick. My insurance said they didn't cover it. If they ordered it, the cost would be $900 a month! My dr. has put me on another med.(can't remember the name) I haven't taken it yet because of side effects. I have idiopathic pancreatitis and a heart condition. Does anyone else? Thanks for answering me

I'm currently on Nurtec and it's an absolute life saver! Of course I am getting Botox injections, along with Toradol injections at home PRN, too. And other meds,too. I've suffered from migraines for 33 years 😫 and feel like Nurtec is the fastest way to get rid of a migraine at home so far. It's expensive but it's a game changer, for sure.

Yes, I am taking Nurtec.  It works great for getting rid of migraines.  

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I had Nutrec ODT in the past and it works some of the time