Ubrelvy

Uses of Ubrelvy

Ubrelvy (ubrogepant) is commonly used for the treatment of migraine with or without aura. An aura may occur before or during a migraine attack, and can include sensory problems like seeing flashing lights or zigzag lines, having trouble speaking, or experiencing a tingling sensation.

Precautions and Warnings

You should not take Ubrelvy if you are taking medicines known as strong CYP3A4 Inhibitors, such as:

• ketoconazole
• clarithromycin
• itraconazole

Ask your healthcare provider if you are not sure if you are taking any of these medicines. Your healthcare provider can tell you if it is safe to take Ubrelvy with other medicines.

Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using. Many drugs can interact, and some drugs should not be used together.

Many drugs can interact and cause dangerous effects. Some drugs should not be used together with Ubrelvy. Your doctor may change your treatment plan if you also use:

• nefazodone;
• an antibiotic – clarithromycin, telithromycin;
• antifungal medicine – itraconazole, ketoconazole; or
• antiviral medicine to treat HIV/AIDS – indinavir, nelfinavir, ritonavir, saquinavir.

To make sure this medicine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

• liver disease; or
• kidney disease.

Ubrelvy is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known whether Ubrelvy will harm an unborn baby. However, having migraine headaches during pregnancy may cause complications such as diabetes or eclampsia (dangerously high blood pressure that can lead to medical problems in both mother and baby). The benefit of treating migraines may outweigh any risks to the baby.

It may not be safe to breastfeed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risks.

Dosage

Usual Adult Dose for Migraine: Take 50 mg to 100 mg orally once, then after 2 hours, a second dose may be taken if needed.
Maximum dose: 200 mg in a 24-hour period

Side Effects

Common side effects:

• Nausea
• Sleepiness