Can You Drink Alcohol While Taking Nurtec?
The Nurtec ODT FDA label on DailyMed does not mention drinking alcohol; alcohol appears only as benzyl alcohol, an inactive ingredient. We found no official source that bans alcohol with Nurtec, so our old answer of 'no' is not supported. Ask your prescriber or pharmacist.
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What the label says about alcohol
The Nurtec ODT (rimegepant) prescribing information has no alcohol warning. The word appears only in the ingredient list as benzyl alcohol. That is not the same as saying drinking is safe for you, because the label simply does not address it.
Side effects and warnings on the label
- Nausea was the only reaction reported by 1% or more in acute treatment: 2% on Nurtec versus 0.4% on placebo.
- In preventive treatment, nausea was 2.7% versus 0.8%, and abdominal pain or indigestion 2.4% versus 0.8%.
- Serious allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, can occur, sometimes days after a dose.
- New or worsening high blood pressure and Raynaud’s phenomenon may occur.
Alcohol and migraine
We did not find an official source in this check on alcohol as a migraine trigger, so we make no claim either way. Keep track of your own triggers and discuss them with your clinician.
What to do
Ask your prescriber or pharmacist if you plan to drink. This is general information, not medical advice.
People also ask
Does Nurtec interact with alcohol?
The FDA label on DailyMed lists no alcohol interaction. Alcohol appears only as benzyl alcohol, an inactive ingredient.
What are the common side effects of Nurtec?
Nausea was the most common reaction, reported by 2% of people treated for an attack versus 0.4% on placebo.
Can Nurtec raise blood pressure?
The label says new or worsening hypertension may occur and blood pressure should be monitored.
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