Nurtec pill?

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What is Nurtec, and is it a pill?

Nurtec usually refers to Nurtec ODT (rimegepant) and it does come as an orally dissolving tablet you take by mouth. The “ODT” form dissolves on the tongue, so you typically don’t need water. [1]

Is there a Nurtec that’s not ODT?

There are multiple rimegepant products and formulations, but the common name “Nurtec” in consumer use typically points to Nurtec ODT (the dissolving tablet). The exact product form you mean (ODT vs other rimegepant brand/forms) matters for how you take it. [1]

What is Nurtec (rimegepant) used for?

Rimegepant (Nurtec ODT) is used for:
- Acute treatment of migraine (used when a migraine starts) [1]
- Preventive treatment of episodic migraine (taken on a schedule, depending on the prescribed regimen) [1]

How do people take a Nurtec ODT tablet?

Because it’s an orally dissolving tablet, you place it on the tongue and let it dissolve. Water is usually not required. [1]

Common patient question: is it taken like a normal pill?

Not exactly. If it’s Nurtec ODT, it’s taken as a dissolving tablet on the tongue rather than swallowed as a conventional pill. [1]

Sources

1. https://www.nurtec.com/odt.html