The three new drugs for the prevention of migraine are Aimovig, Ajovy, and Emgality. Aimovig is an FDA-approved drug that was created to help treat people who suffer from chronic migraine, and it works by blocking the activity of the molecule calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP). Ajovy is another FDA-approved drug designed to reduce the frequency of migraine headaches in adults. It is administered as an injection every month to help reduce migraine headaches. Emgality is a once-monthly, self-injected medication that works by blocking the activity of an important protein involved in migraine attacks. It is also approved for the preventive treatment of migraine in adults.
All three drugs have been proven to be effective in reducing the frequency and severity of migraine attacks, and are generally well-tolerated with few side effects. However, they are all relatively expensive, so it is important to discuss the cost of the medication with your doctor before starting treatment. Additionally, it is important to understand that these medications are not a cure for migraine headaches, but can help reduce their frequency and severity. In order to get the most benefit from these medications, it is important to take them as prescribed by your doctor and to make lifestyle changes that can help reduce the frequency and severity of migraine attacks.