Aimovig Prescription Online

Aimovig - Overview

The Aimovig injection is a medication used in the preventative treatment of migraines. Push Health helps people who need an Aimovig prescription connect with a licensed medical provider who can prescribe an Aimovig injection medication when appropriate to do so.

How Does Aimovig Work?

Aimovig prescription medication, like fremanezumab (Ajovy), galcanezumab (Emgality), topiramate (Topamax), and ubrogepant (Ubrelvy), is a medication used in the preventative treatment of migraines. Aimovig injections belong to a class of medications known as human immunoglobulin G2 (IgG2) monoclonal antibodies. Produced from Chinese hamster ovary cells, Aimovig medication contains the active ingredient erenumab-aooe and is a product of recombinant DNA processes. Specifically, the active drug in Aimovig targets and a has a high affinity for binding to special receptors known as calcitonin gene-related peptide receptors (CGRPR). Calcitonin gene-related peptides are thought to be involved with the initiation process of migraines and Aimovig works to reduce their effects by blocking their receptors. Aimovig is not thought to interact with sumatriptan. Aimovig was was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 2018. Aimovig should not be used to treat acute migraines in the way that metoclopramide (Reglan), prochlorperazine (Compazine), and rizatriptan (Maxalt) are sometimes used.

Aimovig - Cost and Coupon

Aimovig requires a subcutaneous injection to be administered. Many medical providers will prescribe Aimovig 70 mg injected monthly although some patients may require up to 140 mg. After one subcutaneous dose, peak serum concentrations of Aimovig are reached in about six days. The effective half-life of Aimovig is 28 days and serum trough concentrations are generally achieved within 3 months of consistent dosing. Aimovig is expensive, costing approximately $580 for an Aimovig 70 mg / mL SureClick injection when paid out of pocket. Some insurance plans may cover the cost of an Aimovig injection prescription and Aimovig coupons are also available online and, at times, from other sources. Aimovig is packaged in a prefilled autoinjector and is meant for patient self-administration in the abdomen, upper arm or thigh using aseptic technique. Prior to administration, it is generally recommended that the Aimovig injection is left at room temperature away from sunlight or other heat sources for at least 30 minutes. Aimovig should typically be stored in the refrigeration between 2° C and 8 ° C but one should check the package insert for more details.

Can I Buy Aimovig Online?

Aimovig autoinjectors are prescription medications meaning that it is not available as Aimovig OTC at pharmacies in the United States. For that reason, one cannot just buy Aimovig online. Instead, the first step to getting an Aimovig prescription is consulting with a licensed medical provider. People who need an Aimovig prescription can use Push Health to connect with a medical provider who can prescribe Aimovig medication, including Aimovig autoinjectors, when appropriate to do so.

Aimovig - Side Effects

Aimovig injections can cause side effects just like other medications. Side effects that can result from Aimovig pen use include pain or irritation at the injection site, muscle cramps and constipation. People with an allergy or known hypersensitivity to Aimovig or ingredients in the formulation should not use the injection. Aimovig prescription medication and alcohol should not be used together. Questions about how to use Aimovig medication and possible side effects should be discussed with one's medical provider and pharmacist prior to use of the injection.

More Aimovig Information

• Aimovig - FDA Information