Emgality is a calcitonin-gene antagonist peptide used for treating adult migraine headaches and cluster headaches. It's important to understand its uses, administration, side effects, precautions, and more.
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| Emgality is a calcitonin-gene antagonist peptide. | Ajovy (fremanezumab-vfrm) is a prescription injectable medication used to prevent migraine headaches in adults. |
| Emgality is a prescription medication used to treat adult migraine headaches. | Ajovy is a prescription medication used to prevent migraine attacks in adults. It is unknown whether Ajovy is both safe and effective in children. |
| Emgality works by inhibiting the activity of certain proteins that cause migraines and cluster headaches. | Ajovy functions by inhibiting the activity of calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP). |
Yes, some people who take Emgality to prevent migraines or treat cluster headaches may gain weight.
When Emgality is used to treat cluster headaches, it begins to work within one week of beginning treatment, but it may take up to three weeks for the full effects to be seen.
If you are allergic to this medicine, you should not use Emgality. Emgality is not intended for use by anyone under the age of 18. If you are pregnant, notify your doctor. It is unknown whether it will harm a developing baby.
If your body develops antibodies to one of these drugs, the drug may no longer work for you. In clinical trials lasting up to a year, 12.5 percent of people taking 120 mg of Emgality per month developed antibodies to the drug.
Yes, Emgality injections can be painful. One of the most common side effects reported with Emgality injections is pain at the injection site, which occurs in 18% of people. Other injection site reactions are also common, such as redness, swelling, or itching around the injection site.
Emgality does not cause fatigue (lack of energy). Fatigue was not reported in the drug's studies. However, if you suffer from migraines on a regular basis, this may cause fatigue.
Emgality is a calcitonin-gene-related peptide antagonist, and Imitrex is a selective serotonin receptor agonist (a triptan). Injection site reactions are among the Emgality side effects that differ from Imitrex (such as pain, redness, and itching)
Yes, it can cause minor dizziness and drowsiness.
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