{"id":629984,"date":"2024-10-18T09:30:34","date_gmt":"2024-10-18T13:30:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=629984"},"modified":"2025-03-20T10:35:43","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T14:35:43","slug":"nurtec-and-alcohol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/nurtec-and-alcohol\/","title":{"rendered":"Can you drink while taking Nurtec?"},"content":{"rendered":"

You may have just popped a <\/span>Nurtec ODT<\/span><\/a> pill, ready to sip on some wine and relax after a long day. Suddenly, it hits you: \u201cCan I even mix these two?\u201d That moment of panic is all too familiar for many. Nurtec is a prescription drug that is <\/span>FDA approved<\/span><\/a> for managing migraine attacks and preventing episodic migraine, but it might not always pair with an evening drink. Why? For some people, alcohol itself can trigger migraines, which is what you\u2019re trying to avoid in the first place. That being said, you may be able to take Nurtec ODT and drink in moderation\u2014with a healthcare provider\u2019s approval\u2014if you understand how alcohol affects your body and pay attention to how you feel.<\/span><\/p>\n

Can you drink while taking Nurtec?<\/span><\/h2>\n

It’s not typically recommended to drink alcohol while taking Nurtec (rimegepant) for the treatment of migraines. Alcohol can be a <\/span>trigger for migraines<\/span><\/a> and might worsen the symptoms in some people. Drinking alcohol could also make certain side effects of Nurtec ODT more noticeable.<\/span><\/p>\n

Some healthcare providers may allow <\/span>moderate drinking<\/span><\/a> with Nurtec. This typically means that women can consume up to one drink per day, while men can have up to two drinks per day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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What happens if you mix Nurtec and alcohol?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Nurtec doesn’t directly interact with alcohol. However, this doesn’t mean combining them is risk-free. Drinking after taking one of these orally disintegrating tablets can have three main negative effects:<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Decreased efficacy<\/span><\/h3>\n

Alcohol can be a trigger for migraines, which Nurtec aims to prevent or treat. Drinking alcohol might reduce the effectiveness of Nurtec ODT or worsen migraine symptoms. Certain types of alcohol, like red wine, are more likely to cause headaches than others. The reason is that they contain compounds like <\/span>histamines and tannins<\/span><\/a>, which may cause or worsen migraines.<\/span><\/p>\n

Different people have different reactions to alcohol. Some might experience a migraine after just one drink, while others might not have any issues. It\u2019s important to know that while alcohol might not directly cause a migraine for everyone, it can still be a risk factor for many.<\/span><\/p>\n

Factors to consider:<\/span><\/p>\n