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Atogepant
Generic name: atogepant (a toe' je pant)
Brand name: Qulipta
Dosage form: Tablet (10 mg; 30 mg; 60mg)
Drug class: CGRP inhibitors

Medically reviewed by Melisa Puckey, BPharm. Last updated on Aug 23, 2023.

What is atogepant?
Atogepant (Qulipta) is a prescription medicine used for the preventive treatment of episodic migraine
in adults. Atogepant is CGRP inhibitor (calcitonin gene-related peptide receptor antagonist) that works
by blocking a small protein (CGRP) in the body that is involved with migraines and pain.

Atogepant has been shown in clinical trials to reduce the number of monthly migraines, the number of
monthly headache days, and decrease the number of days patients had to take other medicines to
treat migraines.

Atogepant is a once-a-day tablet that is FDA approved to prevent episodic migraine headaches in
adults.

Before taking this medicine

Tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions before you take atogepant, this
includes if you:

• have problems with your liver.

• have problems with your kidneys or are on dialysis.

• are planning to become pregnant or are pregnant, as it is not known if this medicine will harm
your unborn baby.

• are planning to breastfeed or are breastfeeding as it is not known if this medicine passes into
your breast milk. Talk to your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby while
taking this medicine.

• are allergic to atogepant, or any of the ingredients in atogepant tablets. A list of ingredients in

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Qulipta brand of atogepant is below.

Atogepant pregnancy and breastfeeding warnings (more detail)

How should I take atogepant?

• Atogepant is a tablet that is taken by mouth (orally).

• Atogepant is taken once daily, around the same time each day, it can be taken with or without
food.

• Atogepant is used to prevent migraines. You should take it every day, whether you feel well or
have a migraine.

• Take this medicine exactly as directed by your healthcare provider.

• Do not stop taking atogepant without talking to your doctor.

Atogepant dosing information

Qulipta brand of atogepant is available as 10 mg, 30 mg, or 60 mg tablets.
The usual adult dose for preventive treatment of migraine is:

• 10 mg, 30 mg, or 60 mg taken orally once daily and can be taken with or without food.

The dose you are prescribed may depend on your kidney function and any other medications you
take. See below “What other drugs will affect atogepant?”

What happens if I miss a dose?

If you miss a dose take your tablet as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the
next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double
dose to make up for a missed one.

What happens if I overdose?

In case of overdose, call the poison control helpline at 1-800-222-1222. Information is also available
online at Poison Help. If the victim has collapsed, has trouble breathing, had a seizure, or can't be
awakened, immediately call emergency services at 911.

Detailed Atogepant dosage information

Atogepant side effects

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Common atogepant side effects may include:

• constipation,

• nausea, and

• fatigue.

This is not all of the possible side effects of atogepant. Talk with doctor, pharmacist or health
professional for medical advice about side effects. Side effects may be reported to FDA at 1-800-
FDA-1088.

Atogepant side effects (more detail)

What other drugs will affect atogepant?

Tell your doctor, pharmacist, or healthcare provider about any other prescription, over-the-counter
medicines, vitamins, and nutritional supplements you are taking, planning to take, or if you are
stopping or reducing the dose of these products.

Medications and other products may interact with atogepant. Your doctor may need to change the
doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects depending on what other products
you are taking.

It is very important to tell your healthcare provider of any of these medications:

• ketoconazole or itraconazole

• cyclosporine

• clarithromycin

• rifampin

• carbamazepine

• phenytoin

• St. John’s wort

• efavirenz

• etravirine

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This is not a complete list of drug interactions with atogepant. Not all possible interactions are listed
here.

Atogepant drug interactions (more detail)

How should I store atogepant?

• atogepant should be stored at room temperature between 68ºF to 77ºF (20ºC to 25ºC).

• Keep medicines out of the reach of children and pets.

What are the ingredients in atogepant?

Qulipta Brand

Active ingredient: atogepant

Inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, mannitol, microcrystalline
cellulose, polyvinylpyrrolidone vinyl acetate copolymer, sodium chloride, sodium stearyl fumarate, and
vitamin E polyethylene glycol succinate.

Manufacturer
Forest Laboratories Ireland Ltd. Dublin, Ireland

Qulipta™ is a trademark of Allergan Pharmaceuticals International Limited, an AbbVie company

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References

1. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Qulipta Product Label

2. Atogepant for the Preventive Treatment of Migraine

Further information

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