Qulipta (Atogepant)

Qulipta (Atogepant) is a prescription medication used for the preventative treatment of episodic and chronic migraine in adults. Migraine is a moderate or severe headache that is felt as a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Symptoms of migraines include feeling sick, being sick, and experiencing increased sensitivity to light or sound. The active ingredient in Qulipta is Atogepant. Atogepant belongs to a class of drugs called calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonists. It works by blocking the CGRP protein from attaching to the CGRP receptors in the brain and nervous system, preventing migraine attacks.

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Get medical help immediately if you have any of these signs or an allergic reaction while taking Qulipta. The most common side effects of Qulipta may include the following:
• Appetite loss;
• Constipation;
• Fatigue/sleepiness;
• Nausea

Contact your doctor right away if you have any of the severe side effects, including:
• Swelling of face, lips, or tongue;
• Breathing difficulties;
• Rash;
• Itching

These are not all the side effects of Qulipta. Always contact your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.

You should not take Qulipta if you are allergic to Atogepant or any ingredient in Qulipta. Before you start taking this medication, tell your doctor about your medical history, especially if you:
• Are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed;
• Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant;
• Have kidney problems or are on dialysis;
• Have severe liver problems

Tell your doctor about all your medications, including prescription, OTC, herbal supplements, and vitamins. There may be drug interactions between Qulipta and cyclosporine, clarithromycin, ketoconazole, rifampin, phenytoin, etc. Avoid St. John’s wort, etravirine, or carbamazepine with Qulipta. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. It is unknown if Qulipta will harm an unborn baby. It is not known if Qulipta is excreted in breast milk. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed. Use Qulipta precisely as prescribed by your doctor. You can take this drug with or without food. It would be best to know that Qulipta does not cure migraine headache but is used to manage it. It is for preventing chronic or episodic migraines and the dosage is based on your condition. Do not give this drug to others even if they have the same symptoms as you. Qulipta may make you drowsy. Do not drive, use machinery, or carry out activities that require alertness when taking this drug. Limit alcoholic beverages. Alcohol can increase the side effects of this drug. Store Qulipta in a closed container at room temperature, away from moisture and heat.

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