Merck recently announced they are withdrawing their efforts to win FDA approval for their novel Migraine medication Telcagepant. This is disappointing news for the Migraine community as we haven't had a novel drug approved for Migraine in 49 years.
Telcagepant is a calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonist that works without the vasoconstriction of triptans. This medication might have given Migraineurs another option if triptans (Imitrex, Maxalt, Zomig, etc.) and...
Recently, I attended a lecture given by a prominent neurologist on new advances in migraine research. Speaking to an overflow crowd, the... Read more »
We're all aware that any medications we take for Migraines or headaches have potential adverse events or side effects. They're listed in... Read more »
Many of us with Migraine disease and headaches find ourselves in a position where medications are an integral part of our daily routine.... Read more »
Full Question:I have had a history of hemiplegic migraines. I suffered a cerebelar stroke on the left hemisphere from an injection of... Read more »
Do you ever wonder how clinical trials for Migraine medications are designed and set up? When we stop and think about it, without some kind... Read more »
Phase II study data on MK-0974, an investigational oral calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonist showed:MK-0974 significantly... Read more »
Have you ever had your insurance company impose limits on your Migraine medications, or refuse to cover them at all? Many of us have. Is it legal... Read more »
Many of us with Migraine disease and headaches find ourselves in a position where medications are an integral part of our daily routine. Medications... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
for Preventing Migraine AttacksThe Food and Drug Administration has approved five drugs for prevention of migraine:Propanolol (Inderal)Timolol... Read more »
Many of us with Migraine disease have questioned whether Migraine is affecting our memory and cognitive function. Certainly, many of us have... Read more »
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