New migraine pill could be offered to thousands of sufferers on the NHS - common symptoms and causes
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has today published draft guidance recommending the drug Rimegepant as an option for preventing migraines in up to 145,000 adults, if previous treatments have failed. The guidance recommends that the pill, made by Pfizer, should be given to adults who have at least four migraine attacks a month but fewer than 15.
Current headache treatments, which include beta-blockers, antidepressants and epilepsy medicine, can have significant side effects and can be ineffective, according to Nice. Final guidance on the use of the new drug, which is taken as a wafer which dissolves under the tongue, is expected next month if there are no appeals.
Toby Cousens, head of hospital and internal medicine at Pfizer UK, said: “On top of debilitating physical symptoms, migraine can place significant pressure on the professional and personal lives of those living with it, including being forced to take time off work. If you have problems with your sight, such as seeing zig zag lines or flashing lights, or dizziness and difficulty speaking, you may be experiencing migraine with aura. Aura symptoms should not last for longer than an hour.
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