FDA Approves First Ever Drug Designed Exclusively to Prevent Migraines

by Guest Wed May 30, 2018 7:59 pm

A revolutionary new drug will soon be able to treat the 2.8 million Americans who suffer from debilitating migraines.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has just approved a treatment called Aimovig, which is the first ever drug that is designed specifically to treat migraines.

Aimovig is applied through a monthly injection that works similarly to insulin shots. The medication then blocks a protein fragment called CGRP, which stimulates migraines.
Up until now, migraine patients have tried to treat and prevent the debilitating episodes by taking medication that is designed to treat other conditions, such as high blood pressure. According to the New York Times, however, these medications work very inconsistently. In addition to only offering partial relief and prevention, they often come with almost unbearable side effects.

In clinical trials with Aimovig, on the other hand, the patients experienced no more side effects than the patients in the placebo group.

Though the retail price of the drug is listed at roughly $575 per monthly injection, insurance coverage can bring the copay down to as low as $5 per month, according to a statement from Amgen, the pharmaceutical company responsible for Aimovig.

One week after its approval from the FDA, it is now ready for patient prescription.

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/fda-approves-first-ever-drug-designed-exclusively-to-prevent-migraines/

by Vintage Wed May 30, 2018 9:02 pm

That's good news for sufferers, luckily I seem to have 'grown' of migranes, at least it seems so.

by eddie Wed May 30, 2018 10:28 pm

Only thing that worries me is that if you mask a pain, you could be masking the signs of a serious illness.

by Raggamuffin Wed May 30, 2018 10:30 pm

It's not masking pain though, that's what pain killers do. This drug is not a pain killer. Besides, if you know what's causing a pain, it's fine to mask it.

by eddie Wed May 30, 2018 10:34 pm

Raggamuffin wrote:It's not masking pain though, that's what pain killers do. This drug is not a pain killer. Besides, if you know what's causing a pain, it's fine to mask it.

Okay I can see what I meant to say - if you prevent a migraine then you could be ignoring the fact there could be a serious illness going on.

by Raggamuffin Wed May 30, 2018 10:39 pm

eddie wrote:
Raggamuffin wrote:It's not masking pain though, that's what pain killers do. This drug is not a pain killer. Besides, if you know what's causing a pain, it's fine to mask it.

Okay I can see what I meant to say - if you prevent a migraine then you could be ignoring the fact there could be a serious illness going on.

Only if it's used to treat something that isn't migraine. In fact, it might help to prevent further problems which migraines can contribute to.

There are many drugs which are used to prevent or reduce the symptoms of certain conditions. As long as the condition has been properly diagnosed, that's what you want really - if there's no cure.

by eddie Wed May 30, 2018 10:58 pm

Yeah true, you make a good point. I’ll shut up now Razz

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