Qulipta User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Orca
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 27, 2023

For Migraine Prevention "Completely changed my life. I went from 4 migraines a week to 0. I finally have my life back after 6 years of debilitating headaches! I take one pill each night before bed and have not had a migraine since starting the medication over a month ago. My only side effect is mild constipation. Also, my insurance doesn't cover it so I'm trying to figure out how to continue it. I'm desperate and don't know what I will do if I can't get it anymore."

• Ellen...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 16, 2024

For Chronic Migraine "Switched from Ajovy to Qulipta approximately 5 months ago. Immediate improvement in the first month with an additional 3-5 pain-free days, resulting in 8-10 pain days per month instead of the 12-15 I was experiencing with Ajovy. Noticed a definite lower appetite and a resulting weight loss of approximately 15 lbs. This is a positive change for me as I have been around 50 pounds overweight for the last 11 years due to lack of exercise (which triggers migraines). Experienced increased dizziness and vertigo for the first 2-3 months, which has somewhat diminished with continued use. Also, encountered increased fatigue and feelings of depression. Switched to taking it at night, which seemed to help a bit with daytime fatigue. Unfortunately, I seem to have lost the joy I once felt doing the things I love, which is most concerning. Now, 5 months later, I am experiencing a lack of interest in pretty much everything. March has been particularly bad with variable weather. It seems like, similar to Aimovig, Emgality, and Ajovy in the past, Qulipta may have slowed down or stopped working, or I am developing immunity. I am frustrated that I am running out of options."

• Mcfly
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 24, 2024

For Migraine Prevention "I have just finished my 1st month of Qulipta 60mg and I didn't have a single headache all month! I've only had 2 side effects. First is off and on profuse sweating and feeling hot. It was pretty bad at first but now it's subsiding. The 2nd, I had an upper respiratory infection and was put on Augmentin and I experienced severe dizziness the whole time. To the point of falling over. I've been on Augmentin before and never had dizziness so I can only assume it didn't mix well with the Qulipta."

• Owen
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 15, 2024

For Migraine Prevention "I have been on amitriptyline for 7 years. Beginning a year ago, I was on a very high dose, one of the highest you can take, and still getting multiple migraines a week. I was then offered Qulipta, and it has helped tremendously, but I still have to take amitriptyline every day with the Qulipta. I went from 5-6 migraines a week to maybe 1 every 2-3 weeks. I have been taking it in the morning and haven't had any issues with sleepiness. However, one missed dose for me means an immediate migraine, so I've had to really stay on top of the timing of my dose. The only side effect I seem to have, which is not listed, is hair loss. It may not be connected, but it didn't start until I began this medication. Overall, I would definitely recommend Qulipta."

• Kat
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 26, 2024

For Migraine Prevention "I have been on Qulipta for a few months. I averaged 15 or more severe cluster migraines a month. I take 60mg 1x a day. Pros are that my migraines have definitely reduced, averaging maybe 1 or 2x a week. Cons are the following: severe constipation, weird and at times horrific, vivid nightmares, and when I do get a migraine, it’s extremely severe and basically shuts me down for the day."

• Nicole...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 7, 2024

For Chronic Migraine "13 days ago I started 30 mg daily of Qulipta with zero expectations. Today, I am going on day 13 of not having a migraine. I can honestly say this medication has changed my entire life in only 13 days. Upon taking my first dose, the first three days following, I had horrendous sharp stomach pain and constipation. These side effects are finally easing up but not entirely. For me, the pros versus cons in taking this medication was something I really thought long and hard about before taking it. I ultimately decided that stomach pain over multiple migraines a week was something I could deal with. I’m hoping it’s temporary and will subside even more than it already has. I have also been tired in a way that is kind of hard to describe but not to the point where I can’t function on a regular level. I feel like my body is getting used to this medication slowly but it feels like it's working! I can still feel the mood changes associated with my migraines, which is crazy, but overall 10/10"

• Qlipta
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 19, 2023

For Chronic Migraine "I have found results really quickly but as my body adjusted I needed a higher dose. 60mg. I am very impressed. I was in pain daily and limited all activities just to prevent a migraine attack. This has become my new preventative. Only 3 weeks in though."

• migra...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 19, 2023

For Chronic Migraine "I am in my 50s. History of chronic migraines for 30 years (20+ migraine days/month). Started 30mg Qulipta in December. Initial nausea for the first few weeks. Migraines were down to 1-2 a month, however, they have crept up again in the last 4 weeks, 2-3 migraine days per week. Going to try the 60 mg dose. The first few months on Qulipta were magical!"

• audry
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 4, 2024

For Chronic Migraine "I've had chronic migraines since I was 13 and headaches before 13 years old. I've been on MULTIPLE medications, some help but none really take them away. I got Qulipta prescribed to me (I take 60mg in the morning daily) and ever since I've been on it, they have improved so much. I'll occasionally get a headache but it's not like the others. I haven't had any side effects that are listed on the bottle or what your doctor tells you (but it might not be the same for you)."

• Melissa
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 28, 2024

For Chronic Migraine "Qulipta has been a life changer for me. I've tried every medication, diet change, and all-natural remedies to no avail. I cut my 60 mg pill in half because I don't have insurance. Since day one of taking the meds, I've barely had any migraines. I went from 3-4 days in bed all day to 0. At first, I was afraid they would come back, but after 3 months on the meds, I have hope. I've only had one or two less severe migraines in 3 months. Unbelievable for me. I thought I would never find help. The only side effects I've had is constipation, so I take a stool softener 2x per day, and that has helped. The constipation was so bad it was like having cement in my bowels. No kidding. Also, I've experienced a little problem with staying asleep, but I’ll take that any day over being bedridden. I highly recommend Qulipta and hope it becomes more affordable soon."

• slopez
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 20, 2024

For Chronic Migraine "It does seem to be helping reduce my migraines, but I am constantly tired. I was hoping I would acclimate to it and the fatigue would go away, but so far, it hasn’t. I don’t know for sure if the fatigue is caused by Qulipta or not."

• Anthony
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 6, 2024

For Migraine Prevention "Definitely worth a try. I was prescribed 60mg but started off splitting in 4ths (15mg). I'm sensitive to drugs so I decided to be cautious and I'm glad I did because this is a powerful drug… or I'm just super sensitive. On 15mg the first week, I was extremely tired and had some insomnia/irritability. All have calmed down significantly after about 2 weeks along with minimal headaches. I bumped up to 30mg and felt pretty good, just a little constipation, so you may need to start eating more fiber. Be warned that insurance companies LOVE to randomly stop paying for this drug since it is so expensive. Doctors say there is no withdrawal, but many patients say there is. Since I am taking a lower dose for a bit, I will have pills left over in case insurance tries to pull this on me. All in all, it's definitely worth a try, but it may take a few weeks for your body to adjust. Try and stick with it for at least a month or two."

• Trici...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 16, 2024

For Chronic Migraine "I take 30mg/day, and for the first time in thirty years, I'm able to stave off a headache with ibuprofen, which used to be completely ineffective. I'm taking my rescue meds very infrequently - maybe once every month or two - when I used to ration them. I'm waking up feeling rested almost every day for the first time in my life, as well."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 11, 2023

For Chronic Migraine "I have been on 60mg of Qulipta for about a month. It's been great for my migraines. I only had one. I normally have 4 to 5 a week. I unfortunately had to stop taking it due to severe stomach issues. I had major constipation and bloating. My stomach looked like I was 4 months pregnant. Extremely uncomfortable. I can't live on laxatives every day either. Plus my insurance doesn't cover the medication and I can't afford to pay $1,200 every month. I will go back to taking Aimovig, which is covered and gave me no side effects."

• keenan
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 21, 2024

For Migraine Prevention "This medicine was like magic for the first 2 weeks I was on it! I got slight auras, but they never developed into pain or other symptoms. I have daily migraines for the last 3 years, and this reduced them to 1 over those 2 weeks, and it wasn't a bad one. However, after those 2 weeks, I had a 2-day long panic attack out of nowhere. I had to go to the hospital, and my blood pressure was 160/129. It went back down 5 hours later after that panic attack subsided. Depression got way worse, and my stomach felt like it had a baby in it without eating anything. Got off Qulipta, and all that went away when I stopped after 4-5 days. Sucks because it was awesome for the migraine! I was also only taking the 30 mg. I still recommend giving it a try! It's better than doing nothing about your migraines!"

• sandy...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 20, 2023

For Migraine Prevention "It causes me weight loss and reduced appetite but it has helped with my headaches somewhat."

• ALL
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 11, 2022

For Migraine Prevention "I started having chest pain that went through to my back and very high BP after starting Qulipta. I had to stop it because of this."

• Migra...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 6, 2022

For Migraine Prevention "Helps with preventing the number of migraines. Causing stomach upset and depression."

• Paul
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 12, 2023

For Chronic Migraine "Qulipta is definitely working to control my migraines. The tiredness it causes is hard to deal with."

• SHANAE...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 3, 2023

For Chronic Migraine "Qulipta, I started taking it on February 22, 2023. I have not had a headache since I have been on the medication."

• Swoopie
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 6, 2022

For Migraine Prevention "It worked to block pain, but I still had other symptoms (light sensitivity, nausea). After a few weeks, I was so tired I could barely function. As soon as I stopped taking it I felt normal again."

• Jay
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 12, 2023

For Migraine Prevention "I have been on it for 7 days and have had zero migraines. Not even a mild headache."

• Laura
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 25, 2023

For Migraine Prevention "My migraines have reduced, and I have lost 10 lbs in the first month. The nausea sucks and I tend to not eat as much as I used to."

• Nene
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 27, 2023

For Chronic Migraine "The best drug ever for Migraine. I had severe migraines. I tried so many medications, but they did not help. Immediately after starting Qulipta, the difference was obvious."

• Donna
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 27, 2023

For Migraine Prevention "So far Qulipta is making my migraines much worse. I am having them more often."