{"product_id":"vydura-rimegepant-migraine","title":"Vydura (rimegepant)","description":"\u003cp\u003eVydura contains the active ingredient rimegepant and comes in the form of a wafer to place under your tongue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Vydura (rimegepant)?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVydura is a migraine medication, which can be used to treat an oncoming migraine or prevent migraines, if you get them often. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in the form of a small wafer you place underneath your tongue. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow does Vydura work?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVydura contains the active ingredient rimegepant. Rimegepant works by blocking the function of CGRP, a pain-signalling chemical which plays a role in triggering migraines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can either take the treatment when you feel a migraine coming on, to stop it getting worse\/relieve symptoms. Or if you get migraines often, you can use the treatment every other day as a preventative measure.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow effective is rimegepant?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrials show that rimegepant is an effective treatment for migraine attacks and preventing frequent migraines. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medicines.org.uk\/emc\/product\/13928\/pil\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eA study looking at rimegepant\u003c\/a\u003e to treat migraines found that after taking the medication:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e59% of people experienced pain relief within two hours \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e21% of people were pain free within two hours \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e35% of people were free of their ‘most bothersome symptom’ within two hours \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e42% of people had continued pain relief between two and 48 hours after the first dose \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pfizerpro.co.uk\/medicine\/vydura\/efficacy-safety\/acute-clinical-efficacy\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e86% of people\u003c\/a\u003e needed no other pain relief in the first 24 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medicines.org.uk\/emc\/product\/13928\/smpc#about-medicine:~:text=Clinical%2520efficacy%253A%2520prophylaxis\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edifferent study\u003c\/a\u003e looking at rimegepant as a migraine prevention treatment found that:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople had on average 4.3 fewer monthly migraine days (MMDs) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople had a 50% reduction in their MMDs \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take Vydura\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re taking Vydura to treat a migraine, you simply place one wafer below the tongue and let it dissolve. You don’t need to take it with food or drink. If you need, you can take another Vydura after 24 hours have passed since the first dose.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re taking Vydura as a preventative treatment, you can take one wafer every other day to prevent the onset of migraine symptoms.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou should never take more than one Vydura wafer within 24 hours.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"UK Production","offers":[{"title":"Relief - 2 wafers","offer_id":42726837518524,"sku":"4300","price":47.84,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Relief - 8 wafers","offer_id":42726837551292,"sku":"4302","price":153.44,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Prevention - 16 wafers","offer_id":42726837584060,"sku":"4304","price":296.44,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/1284\/4476\/products\/Vydura_rimegepant_treatment_for_migraines.jpg?v=1743591047","url":"https:\/\/onlinedoctor.lloydspharmacy.com\/products\/vydura-rimegepant-migraine","provider":"UK Production","version":"1.0","type":"link"}