How to Take Nurtec ODT

Treatment & prevention,
whenever & wherever*

Nurtec ODT is the only migraine treatment in its class that comes in a fast-acting dissolving tablet—no water necessary.

Nurtec ODT can be taken as needed up to once daily to treat migraine attacks, and taken every other day to prevent migraine attacks.


*Store Nurtec ODT in the blister package that it comes in. Store Nurtec ODT at room temperature (68ºF to 77ºF [20ºC to 25ºC]).

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Nurtec ODT can give you flexibility in your treatment

Take 1 tablet† to help stop
migraine pain & other symptoms‡

Take 1 tablet every other day to help prevent migraine attacks

The safety of using more than 18 doses in a 30-day period has not been established.

†You should not take more than 1 tablet in 24 hours.
‡Light sensitivity, sound sensitivity, or nausea.

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I can use Nurtec ODT to help treat OR prevent my migraine attacks, so my doctor and I can be more in charge of how to handle my migraine treatment!

Jennifer F, Actual Nurtec ODT Patient

Jennifer F

Actual Nurtec ODT Patient

Individual results may vary.
Patients were invited to share their experiences on Nurtec ODT. All content was accurate at the time of publication.

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How to take Nurtec ODT

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With dry hands, peel back the foil covering of one blister pack and immediately remove one Nurtec ODT. Do not push Nurtec ODT through the foil or store it outside the blister pack for future use.
SET
As soon as you have removed Nurtec ODT, place it on or under your tongue. It will dissolve and no drink or water is needed.
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Nurtec ODT can help you get back to things that matter.

If you take too much Nurtec ODT, go to the nearest emergency room right away.

Sticking to every-other-day dosing for preventive treatment can be made easier. Learn how to create a calendar reminder.

calendar reminder guide

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Is Nurtec ODT right for you?

Talk to your healthcare provider to find out if
Nurtec ODT is right for you. Be sure they know
about all the medicines you take, including
prescription and over-the-counter medicines,
vitamins, and herbal supplements.
Nurtec ODT Blister Pack

Consider your medical history

Nurtec ODT may be taken by people with stable heart disease or cardiovascular risk factors. Patients were included in clinical trials if they had no acute cardiovascular events 6 months before entering the trial.

Consider what medications you take

Talk to your healthcare provider about all of your medications. You may be able to take Nurtec ODT with oral contraceptives, some antidepressants, and preventive or other acute (or “rescue”) medication for migraine attacks.

Not a narcotic or an injection

Nurtec ODT is a non-narcotic treatment. It is also an option for preventive treatment that is not an injection.

An orally dissolving tablet

Nurtec ODT is an orally dissolving tablet that may be helpful for people who experience nausea and vomiting.

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