Rimegepant is here
Since January it’s possible to get the new migraine tablets rimegepant (Vydura) on NHS prescription. As described in my previous post, this is a new type of pain killer, that can be used similarly to triptans but have a slower…
Medication Overuse Headache
Anyone who takes painkillers for headache more than every second day, has medication overuse headache (MOH) by definition. This doesn’t mean painkillers are the only reason for headache, but there’s a good chance the headache will improve by taking less.…
The new migraine tablets
As you might have heard, the migraine medication Vydura (rimegepant ) will be soon be available on the NHS. This is exciting news, as it’s the first new migraine tablet since the triptans came out 30 years ago. A lot…