Does CGRP cause hair loss? Should we measure hormone levels in those adolescents prescribed the mAbs? I am a Retired, board certified registered nurse. The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal(HPA) axis may be the culprit. Will Nurtec also be likely to cause hair thinning? Erenumab is a calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP)-receptor antibody inhibiting CGRP function. CGRP itself is sort of a complicated large molecule made up of three or so components. anyway, I will probable discontinue the medication after I talk to my neurologist and rheumatologist because Im pretty sure its making my lupus worse. The CGRP receptors are complex. In short, the CGRPs can work even if you have MOH and even without stopping the other medications. It would be great to attack the root of the problem. However, clinically we havent seen healing inhibition much at all or even heard of it. They had 12,000 side effects reported since May 2018, with about 1,200 of them being serious. For example, she's found that for some patients taking divalproex sodium (Depakote) who report significant hair loss, adding a daily multivitamin offsets the problem. I am reaching for steroid packs. Id love to get some advice on how to address the cognitive issues as well. CGRP may protect against renal damage in certain pathological conditions. What is the effect on prolactin? It is the author's opinion that it is prudent to screen patients, using the limited knowledge available, before prescribing this new class of medications. I have gained an average of 5/6 kg per month. Blood work should be mandatory before starting these meds and while taking them. One study indicated that both substance P and CGRP had to be blocked for there to be a loss of vasodilatation. Oh I also couldnt manage oral medicines as I have diverticulosis that has flared, and have never tolerated many meds. Putting this in context, all classes of medications have side effects but that doesnt necessarily mean that we are going to stop using them. Regarding microvascular growth, CGRP is an angiogenic facilitator. from Medical News Today, New Butalbital Product(similar to Fioricet/Fiorinal/Esgic/Phrenilin), Turmeric (Curcumin) Capsules for Headaches and Arthritis Migraine blog, "How To Tell If Your Brain Needs A Break" from The New York Times. In the face of HTN, CGRP release may become attenuated over time. On the other hand, a neuro put me on paroxitine decades ago. I think that it shouldnt be a big problem which specific day you take it on within that range. Some of these surgeries were classed as dangerous and very complicated. I am now almost 7 weeks post injection and finally some of the symptoms have eased and I am beginning to feel somewhat normal again. So, in short, theres no absolute contraindication with immune deficiency, CVID, Lupus or Rheumatoid Arthritis that we know of yet, but we are monitoring it. CGRP works on the neuro-immune system and is an immune blocker, dampening down the immune response. Deen M, Correnti E, Kamm K, et al. This is not the wonder drug they are marketing. I wonder if Amgen is researching this. Try going to an upper cervical spine specialist. After reading many comments about the side effects from CGRP inhibitors, my question to you is what can be done to reverse the CGRP negative effects ? Clinicians should consider developing a CGRP Risk Scale as a basis for assessing risk going forward. There are programs out there. CGRP depletion may produce oxidative stress in the aorta; how clinically relevant is this? It will be helpful to have studies investigating various hypothalamic and pituitary hormones, particularly cortisol, in these patients. I have some gastro issues that goes hand and hand with my EDS. I have been on it for two years, I have gained weight (at least 20 pounds) I am only 5ft tall so thats a lot for me, and as I am writing this today I am incredibly bloated, which happens often days after my injection. Areas covered: Based on the blockade of CGRP or its receptor, this review considers: (i) the effects of the novel prophylactic antimigraine drugs ( i.e. Having said that, because Aimovig has a different mechanism by attaching to the receptor, I do tend to switch to or from that one. CGRP receptors in the control of pain and inflammation. Thanks for your comments. Topiramate and amitriptyline have not been helpful, but the triptans do work abortively. I havent experienced any side effects and feel like I have a life again. Or miserable because I feel like Im dying & cant be an active part of my own life? Alan M. Rapoport and Robert B. Cowan at the 2019 AAPM meeting.). On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we speak with Elizabeth Cuevas, MD, division chief of Allegheny Health Networks (AHN) Center for Inclusion Health, on prevalent health inequities facing marginalized communities and strategies to identify and address these issues. I had tried countless meds of all the kinds mentioned as well as Botox, Cranial Manipulation, and the Dr sticking a long Q-Tip dipped in lidocaine up my nose during an attack. Any info would be helpful. It became worse and then it added my hip and neck joints. I have regular lab work and 4 days post the doctor said my lab work was so out of sorts he didnt know how I was standing. I think that if people have a lot of side effects and/or lack of efficacy from either Emgality or Ajovy then they are likely to have the same or similar results from the other one since they both attach to CGRP. I think that is what happened. These medications have long half lives in the body, taking around a month to be at 50%, so in theory they shouldnt stop working once they have built up in the body. (Im 55 yrs). However, in some people they appear to work and then stop working after 2-3 weeks. Anxiety, depression, brain fog and memory issues since I first took Aimovig almost 2 years ago, and its never really cleared up, though I stopped taking it after the third injection. I want to grow old with my husband and lupus is killing me. While some people have constipation, now I have somewhat normal digestion. Im going to discontinue to see if that is indeed the cause. If you research CGRP it's actually pretty important for hair growth. Most likely it does not, but it may happen to a small degree. The medication blocks a protein called calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP). Before acting on this information, you should contact your own physician for further advice. Almost like the flu 24/7. As AHS holds its annual meeting, very specific questions are arising about the use of CGRPs in migraine prevention. I did have a few weeks relief with steroids but searching for answers too. Anyway, you forgot to mention THAT side effect. It took me another 9 months to realize the Emgality might be inducing the illness. Ive just recovered from pericarditis and pleurisy. They also dont hurt the big organs such as the liver or kidneys because they arent cleared through them but rather are metabolized through the lymphatic system. Russell FA, King R, Smillie SJ, et al. What advice do you have for me as I dont know what is best ? For each patient, we have to decide whether the benefits outweigh the possible risks. Vascular actions of calcitonin gene-related peptide and adrenomedullin. Is there any risk in doing so, or is that yet another unknown? Pozo Rosich also said there is an absence of biological evidence as well as a difficulty of agreeing what constitutes treatment failure. There was a prenatal and postnatal study in monkeys with Aimovig. Is there a way to safely get Emgality out of your body if you are experiencing sever side effects from it? topiramate can cause kidney stones, severe spaciness, anxiety, depression, and sometimes bipolar; anti-depressants have a whole slew of side effects; all the anti-convulsants and blood pressure medications used for migraine have a variety of side effects, particularly tiredness and weight gain). I suffer from cluster headaches, classic pain migraines, and chronic vestibular migraines. How long does it take to be out of your system? However, CGRP is involved in a multitude of physiological processes and we are only dealing with theoretical side effects at this time. PMR can last years. The following are presented as a series of questions related to core systems (eg, cardiovascular, central nervous, gastrointestinal, reproductive, and more) that need to be addressed before CGRP antagonists are used widely. I am in a support group for migraines and several people have had thyroid issues. (Beta) CGRP is primarily present in the GI system (versus alpha CGRP), and CGRP is important for mucosal protection. After going through the comments and teaching (answered questions from the interview), I cannot fathom why (with my history) this JH doctor recommends trying Aimovig or Amgality. The two most commonly used medications for hemiplegic migraines appear to be Verapamil and Depakote. What can be done to fix it? Some patients have also experienced stroke-like symptoms as well. We used to do this with some drugs in the past and take what we call a drug holiday for a certain amount of time. Constipation Muscle and joint pains Other side effects reported in the real life of headache clinics include: Fatigue Hair loss Increase in headache With luck, it may come to pass that the biologics targeting CGRP carry very few long-term risks. There was an erenumab-aooe (Aimovig, Amgen/Novartis - the first FDA approved CGRP mAb for migraine prevention) study of 90 patients with stable angina, who were given 140 mg IV as a one-time dose. Heather has not tried Botox. Should patients at high risk for failure, or with actual heart failure, not be prescribed these medications? CGRP does show suppression of TNF alpha, through upregulation of other pathways. This most likely depends upon how recently the ulcer was present, and if the patient is at high risk for recurrence. Could us really make migraines worse? I have all The fact that I have Cerebral Small Vessel disease also and Ajovy is considered a vasoconstrictor or something like that should I be given this medication to use? Its been a game changer. Right now, we dont know why certain people stop experiencing success after several months. So these are reasons to switch: if theres inadequate efficacy or adverse effect, he said. The author poses key considerations and sample cases for prescribing this new class of monoclonal antibodies. I was on Emgality and then Vyepti. Obviously this is not true as you have brought out the many other side effects occurring. As someone who already suffers from hair loss would it be a recommendation to stay away from it? Should we be hesitant to prescribe for adolescents (off-label), due to possible effects on growth hormone? The effect of CGRP on the expression of endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS): depleting CGRP may lead to enhanced loss of eNOS; what is the clinical relevance? This population is at an increased risk for cardiovascular disease. Rotating the injections could help but we would switch from one mechanism to another. Nurtec had never worked as an abortive for me, but seemed very helpful as a prophylactic. Im tired of everything causing more issues especially after being told its fine for me to take. I think that pretty much at the end of two months you can predict what is going to happen going forwards, but this is not always the case. In general, when this happens we have not seen an increase in efficacy again and we tend to switch medications. CGRP inhibitors are used for the management of migraine. However, it would be better if we can avoid the mAbs, until more is known about cardiovascular effects in those with DM and coronary disease. I am able to greatly reduce a pain medication Ive been on for 20+ years. How about other pain syndromes, such as fibromyalgia, or peripheral neuropathy? Too bad as Nurtec worked really well for me. What is the treatment for mood symptoms triggered by aimovig. I finally linked it to the Nurtec. It wont be long till we have 700,000 to a million people on these medications, and we may see even more odd side effects emerge. What is the state of studies for these conditions? Only about 45% of people find a preventative that works long term and which they can tolerate. Avoid noise and bright light. John has been on 3 preventives, which did not help. Since I started Ajovy, I have experienced extreme fatigue, ongoing nausea, hair loss, weight gain, depression (with suicidal ideation), anxiety, brain fog and general feeling of restlessness. We dont know the answer to that. Intense joint pain, fatigue, malar rash, fever, headache (not migraine, but lupus headache), right eye pain (I possibly have SICCA syndrome and that eye gets dry and painful with flares) so increased swallowing difficulty too. Im big on lower doses in general. Does this affect our prescribing after a certain age? Is there an effect on Raynauds symptoms? Qulipta was my PCPs miracle drug of choice to try next. Working with my neurologist I started taking Emgality injections 6 months ago with so far a complete resolution of my migraines! All side effects of this drug that I ignored because I was finally migraine/headache free! Intermedin (IMD) is a peptide with affinity for this family of receptors. Hopefully, over time, the community will be able to determine which of our patients may be at increased risk for long-term adverse effects. Deletion of RAMP 1, for example, has been associated with cytokine production (proinflammatory) and HTN. Theres a group of people (around 10-15%) who have an excellent response. My last Vyepti infusion was at the end of August. Infusions of CGRP improve the circulation in the presence of heart disease. Each time the joint pain was worse. I was cold all the time, my hair was coming out, my nails were super thin, I was having horrible brain fog. It was so bad I couldnt touch my hands. However I have started to have tremendous hair loss, much more than I have ever experienced with topiramate. Evidence from KO mice indicates that reduction of CGRP on the cardiovasvular system may become pathologically relevant primarily in conjunction with compromised vasculature. For example, the CGRP medications have a long half-life (around a month), and once youre at a steady state they should last quite a while in your system. Why? I wish there was an answer to this. Quality of life issues also play a role. These included migraine like symptoms as well, nausea, sensitivity to light, sound, smells, etc. I regret it. For basilar migraine I think there are more side effects possible, and in particular I worry about stroke, so I dont tend to use these medications for basilar migraine even though its not officially contraindicated yet. I dont really know how to put to words how amazing this has been for me. What many of us with negative side effects are searching for is an answer. I have Medicare and receive patient assistance for Qulipta and Ubrelvy. Even with the noted efficacy decline, so far, its still better. Do the mAbs affect sperm in any fashion? I had hx of hypocalcemia with hypthyroidism for years but never experienced depression/anxiety/OCD in my life and i strongly feel that when aimovig was given it messed up my calcium level and had some effect on my brain to trigger psychiatric symptoms that i never had. I could be writing your post Heather. I was put on Aimovig (140) and Nurtec in January and I am having life changing results. I know some meds can cause medication induced lupus, but can medications make lupus worse? 2015 Lawrence Robbins, M.D. What clinical effect results from dampening the CGRP effects on local skin edema and itch? The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people take Emgality and have Hairloss. The CGRPs could work if the new daily persistent headache has more of a migraine type component, however, if its just chronic daily headache: aching, hurting with no throbbing component or associated symptoms like sensitivity to light and sound, they are less likely to help. Circulating CGRP levels (in the mother) are increased during pregnancy, peaking in the last trimester. They seem to have increased and more frequently more severe. By blocking the CGRP receptor, versus the ligand, CGRP may still attach to the amylin receptors. CGRP migraine treatment is a new type of treatment used to prevent and treat migraine pain. However, with the CGRPs, theres no evidence that this will help or is necessary. Many migraineurs have significantly diminished quality of life due to poorly controlled headaches. CGRP receptors are ubiquitous in the sites that are involved in migraine pathogenesis. In blushing syndromes (such as hot flushes), CGRP release is involved. Ive never been this heavy. No relief in sight and all doctors/specialists are stumped. Weight gain and autoimmune symptoms are commonly observed due to the CGRP monoclonals(along with may other adverse effects). Thankfully i had ran blood work before I started the shot. However, Ajovy and Emgality, as well as Eptinezumab which is an IV version expected to come out next year, all these attach to the CGRP itself and dont touch the receptor; theres a lot of different physiologies between the two mechanisms, so it is possible to see side effects to one without seeing it in the other. Enter the CGRPs Inhibitors. Alder has one expected to be approved early 2020 which is intravenous every 3 months. Im having the same problom I dont know what to do, I have not had the vaccines and had inflammation issues. Thats huge. With migraine, we get a lot of inflammation around the head with a release of inflammatory proteins that feed to the bottom of the brain then go up into the brain stem and the brain itself. Should studies be done evaluating FSH, LH, and ACTH levels before and after these antagonists? The novel class of monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) targeting calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) are a valuable addition to our preventives for migraine. If youre prescribed Emgality, submit an application for financial assistance to LILLY CARES FOUNDATION. And because they are designed to . We dont know conclusively, but so far this has not proven to be a problem. With other meds (example: methysergide), we had patients take a drug holiday every 6 months. I have been taking Ajovy for the past 10 months and I have been migraine free for over 3 months. Sometimes if you give 300,000 people a medication you will see a number of odd side effects that dont show up in studies with only a few thousand people. Hi Dr. Robbins, I worry about the mRNA vaccine as well. The CGRP antagonists for migraine prevention and certain chronic headache indications are potentially terrific options for patients with these conditions. CGRP also may mediate hypotension during sepsis. What is the effect of antagonizing CGRP on the GI mucosa? Migraines are becoming more frequent now, so I am debating whether to try Ajovy. I refuse to lose all of my hair. Im now thinking about backing off from using both and seeing how I do with only one or the other. In addition, some patients have had muscle and/or joint pains. Anyway, I think more studies on people with autoimmune disease is in order, after all, it is believe that migraines are autoimmune in nature. I started Nurtec in March. Side effects! Oral medication does not work well with me due to my gastroparesis. The gepants, which are expected to start being FDA approved late 2019, are small molecule CGRP inhibitors. I wonder if there is a link and that is older migraine sufferers should avoid CGRPs because it could trigger PMR. How long does it take for my body to go back to normal after stopping Ajovy? The following are sample scenarios where clinicians may or may not choose to prescribe the CGRP antagonists. What Were Reading: Rare Disease Drug Approved; Congress and PBMs; FDA Panel Splits on RSV Shot. Hair loss high heartrate anxiety depression never put 2 and 2 together cuz the injection had no side effects , Came off Ajovy 3 months ago, still have bad anxiety side effects. Pregnancy is always a concern in younger women, but the other medications also carry risks with pregnancy. That was 1996 and my life was changed and not in a good way. Their public persona of finding ways to improve your quality of life, is nothing but hyperbole and BS; its more about gouging the patient and lining their pockets, they wouldnt care if you died in a ditch because you could not afford $8,400 a year for one medication. Any advice will be appreciated. The pharmacology is complex, as the other peptides in the calcitonin family may attach to the CGRP receptor. People who have 2 or more of these syndromes have a very sensitive central nervous system and are likely to have more side effects from certain medications, in particular the CGRP inhibitors, so its important to go low and slow when trying them. I am still suffering with severe joint pain and swelling 6 months after stopping Nurtec. I cant afford to have flares. I like to give these medications two or three months, and I dont think its necessary to wait 6 months to know. A really big issue. I had severe GI symptoms after my first Emgality loading dose so did not continue. Should these not be given to those with a recent past history of ulcers, or those at high risk? Ive been on Emgality for about 18 months. The only predictors out of the 20 items we looked at so far that seemed to predict poor response are daily opioid use and severe refectory headaches (severe generally meaning decades of headaches, multiple medical problems, central sensitization syndromes like fibromyalgia, and a history of treatment resistance). Most people have mild side effects to the CGRP medications, if they have any side effects at all. I woke up with joint pain in the thumb joint of both my hands. CGRP levels are increased during myocardial infarction. Assistance is prohibited for Medicare patients and anyone on a government health plan, state, City, and federal. CGRP therapies are a new type of medications used to prevent and treat migraine attacks. I am still 23 lbs over weight (better than 50). no, unfortunately it takes a long long timeup to 4 or 5 months actually.but symptoms diminish over time. I never expected such good results and I really never expected to have my digestion improve. Infusion of CGRP improves circulation in the face of heart disease. There would also be the risk that, after re-introduction, the mAb would not be as effective. Interesting. The man went back on erenumab, and lives with 4 headache days per month. Am really glad I found this information. CGRP inhibitors . Emgality and Aimovig did not help me, but Ive had a decrease in frequency and severity with Ajovy. Patients treated with 5-mg midazolam nasal spray were more likely than those given placebo to remain seizure free for 6 hours after treatment or have their seizure terminated within 10 minutes, with no recurrence seen from 10 minutes to 6 hours after the treatment. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. There is evidence that CGRP helps to protect the heart, and this effect is lessened in the presence of diabetes. After no headache meds worked my neurologist suggested aimovig since didnt want to take long term meds. I took Emgality for several months with a decrease in migraines, but developed a rash, severe hypertension, hair loss,severe exhaustion/fatigue, weight gain and auditory symptoms-I heard voices and sounds that werent there. We used to have the 2-70mg injections, now this has now been replaced by the single 140mg injection which puts us at a little bit of a disadvantage because it limits our ability to prescribe 70mg every 2 weeks for those who stopped responding at the two week mark each month. Serious adverse events from CGRP antagonists have not yet occurred. Your email address will not be published. Dr. Robbins, I am glad you are posting all this information, because it can be hard to find. We call these central sensitization syndromes, and people often have more than one of them such as: fibromyalgia, chronic pelvic pain, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), irritable bowel syndrome, POTS, TMD/TMJ. Might there be an effect on melatonin levels? Aimovig belongs to the class of medicines known as CGRP inhibitors. However, there are some areas of the brain that arent protected, such as the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland, and there is some penetration. Is this clinically relevant? 2. Triggered by the Nurtec. Switched to Ajovy 18 months ago and life has never been better. I have had a non stop 24 7 head pain for 32 years. ? With migraine, we get a lot of inflammation around the head with a release of inflammatory proteins that feed to the bottom of the brain then go up into the brain stem and the brain itself. I thought i was going to loose my mind.I had to go to the ER to do iv supplement for low calcium. On top of the large wheal (were talking 6 inches wide and 6inches tall which then will spread out over days to be like a foot wide) has blisters and is very hot. Im still having the same joint pain and stiffness and am coming up on one year. But my body started shutting down to the point I could no longer ignore it and now my headaches are back. Im desperately looking for a way to counteract this medicine as well. I cant believe the drug is still affecting me after 5 months of not taking it. I am thinking of stopping emgality. CGRP does a lot in the body, which is why I dont want to use them in kids under age 18 or even 20 if we can really help it. Have tried pills, injections, botox, O2, dietary changes, & improving my sleep hygiene. Could this be included in long-term post-approval studies? At age 38 I had left hip go out at 39 my right now 40 its my right knee. Would the mAbs have more (or less) risk at age 70? Would antagonizing CGRP theoretically help with diabetes? 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