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Five weeks in with not much improvement can feel really discouraging — but hang in there! Qulipta is a preventive medication that works by blocking CGRP, a pain-signaling protein linked to migraines, and it can take time to build up its full effect.

Clinical studies measured results over a 12-week period, so many doctors Show Full Answer

Five weeks in with not much improvement can feel really discouraging — but hang in there! Qulipta is a preventive medication that works by blocking CGRP, a pain-signaling protein linked to migraines, and it can take time to build up its full effect.

Clinical studies measured results over a 12-week period, so many doctors consider that a more realistic window for judging whether it's working. Here's what MyMigraineTeam members and clinical data suggest about Qulipta:

- Patience matters — results often take several weeks to months to notice
- Track your migraine days — in studies, people on 60mg had nearly 7 fewer migraine days per month compared to about 5 for placebo
- Side effects to watch for include nausea, constipation, and fatigue — let your doctor know if any appear
- Combining treatments may help — one MyMigraineTeam member shared that pairing Qulipta with Botox made a big difference for their daily migraines

It's worth keeping your neurologist updated on your progress so they can adjust the plan if needed.

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