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Hi. my doctor change my meds from emgaglity to quilipta and I am experiencing major shoulder neck and pain causing migraines.

A MyMigraineTeam Member asked a question 💭
Denver, CO

Anyone else experiencing the same? How long did the transition last? I am miserable. Thanks

8 hours ago
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A MyMigraineTeam Member

I got extremely nauseous constantly. It was horrible. My nec & shoulds are always in pain regardless.

6 hours ago
A MyMigraineTeam Member

I'm not taking anything anymore because nothing helped me, I do have the tightness in my shoulders even my migraine doctor says that but does nothing about it, I get migraines when the weather changes I live in Arizona so we do have a bit of weather change here mainly in the fall. So I am going to a pain and spine doctor they have already had me take a cervical X-RAY now they are going to do a nerve condition on me so they are doing more than my migraine doctor has done in 3and half years they just give me total shots and TRIGGER shots in my neck and that's it. The other place has me on medication for my neck to loose n it up, I'm also on other meds for my lower back so I'm have not had a migraine thank God.

7 hours ago
MyMigraineTeam

Switching from Emgality to Qulipta can definitely be a rough transition, and it's really sorry to hear things have been so tough. Neck and shoulder pain triggering migraines during a medication change is frustrating, and you're not alone in finding transitions difficult.

Qulipta's most commonly reported side effects include:

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Switching from Emgality to Qulipta can definitely be a rough transition, and it's really sorry to hear things have been so tough. Neck and shoulder pain triggering migraines during a medication change is frustrating, and you're not alone in finding transitions difficult.

Qulipta's most commonly reported side effects include:

- Nausea
- Constipation
- Fatigue or sleepiness

Neck and shoulder pain aren't listed among the most common side effects, so it's worth flagging this specifically with your doctor, as it may need closer attention. One MyMigraineTeam member shared that combining Qulipta with other treatments made a big difference — going migraine-free for two weeks after having daily migraines. Another member noted that Qulipta works best as part of a broader migraine plan rather than on its own.

The key takeaway from others' experiences is that patience matters — some people need several weeks before noticing improvement. Staying in close contact with your neurologist during this transition is really important, especially if new or worsening symptoms appear.

Don't hesitate to call your doctor soon about the neck and shoulder pain — they may be able to adjust your plan to help ease this transition.

8 hours ago

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