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  • Approved Use: Aimovig® (erenumab-aooe) is a prescription medicine used for the preventive treatment of migraine in adults.

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  • What is Aimovig®? 

    Aimovig® is a prescription medicine used to help prevent migraine in adults. Aimovig® is the first FDA-approved treatment that blocks the CGRP receptor to help prevent migraine. 

  • How do I pronounce Aimovig®? 

    Just three simple syllables: 
    Aimovig®
    AIM-oh-vig 
    /‘eɪmoʊvɪg/ 

    How do I pronounce the scientific name for Aimovig®?
    erenumab-aooe 
    eh-REN-yoo-mab 
    /e’renju:mæb/

  • How do I know if I’m ready for Aimovig®?

    Your doctor will decide if Aimovig® is right for you. When you go to your appointment, it's helpful to be ready with talking points. Our personalized Doctor Discussion Guide can help you talk with your doctor about how your migraine affects you. 

  • What are monthly migraine days?

    Monthly migraine days (MMD) are the number of calendar days per month that you had an onset, continuation, or recurrence of a migraine headache.

  • Can I use Aimovig® with acute or other preventive migraine medications?

    Please talk with your doctor about what other migraine medications you can take with Aimovig®. Always tell your doctor and pharmacist about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

  • What is the difference between acute and preventive migraine treatments?

    Acute treatments help to reduce migraine symptoms at the start of a migraine episode. Preventive treatments try to stop migraine symptoms before they start.

  • Why do doctors think that CGRP may be linked to migraine? 

    CGRP levels have been shown to increase during a migraine attack and decrease with headache relief. 

  • How does Aimovig® work?

    In your body, you have CGRP (calcitonin gene-related peptide) and CGRP receptors. CGRP attaches to and activates the receptor, which may play a key role in migraine. Aimovig® blocks the CGRP receptor so CGRP cannot attach to it.

  • How can Aimovig® help prevent migraine?

    Aimovig® is proven to help prevent monthly migraine days by blocking the interaction between CGRP and the CGRP receptor. 

  • Whom do I contact if I need help with the autoinjector or my injection?

    If you need more information or help, please visit the How to Take Aimovig® page or call   1-800-77-AMGEN  (1-800-772-6436).

  • Who can I talk to if I have questions?

    Call Amgen® SupportPlus at 1-833-AIMOVIG (1-833-246-6844), 8 AM – 8 PM ET, Mon–Fri.

  • How should I store my autoinjectors?

    You should store Aimovig® in the refrigerator at 36ºF to 46ºF, or 2ºC to 8ºC. Keep it in the original carton to protect the medicine from light. Don't freeze or shake the Aimovig SureClick® autoinjector. It is important to keep Aimovig® out of the reach of children. When you are ready to take Aimovig®, remove it from the refrigerator at least 30 minutes prior to use so it reaches room temperature. If you remove Aimovig® from the refrigerator, it can be stored at room temperature (68ºF to 77ºF, or 20ºC to 25ºC) in the original carton and used within 7 days. It is important to safely throw away Aimovig® right after using it or if it has been left at room temperature (68ºF to 77ºF, or 20ºC to 25ºC) for more than 7 days. Do not throw away Aimovig® in your household trash. You can safely dispose of your autoinjector in an FDA-cleared sharps disposal container. See the detailed 70 mg/mL Instructions for Use or the 140 mg/mL Instructions for Use for complete information about how to take Aimovig®.

  • What happens if I press the button before I'm ready to inject?

    Even when you press the start button, the injection will only happen when the safety guard is also pushed into the autoinjector. See the detailed 70 mg/mL Instructions for Use or the 140 mg/mL Instructions for Use for complete information about how to take Aimovig®. 

  • Can I move the autoinjector around on my skin while choosing an injection site? 

    It's okay to move the autoinjector around on your skin as long as you don't press the start button. However, if you press the start button and the safety guard is pushed into the autoinjector, the injection will begin. See the detailed 70 mg/mL Instructions for Use or the 140 mg/mL Instructions for Use for complete information about how to take Aimovig®. 

  • Can I release the start button after I start my injection?

    You can release the start button, but you should continue to hold the autoinjector firmly against your skin during the injection. See the detailed 70 mg/mL Instructions for Use or the 140 mg/mL Instructions for Use for complete information about how to take Aimovig®.

  • Will the start button pop up after I release my thumb?

    The start button may not pop up after you release your thumb if you have held your thumb down during the injection. That's okay. See the detailed 70 mg/mL Instructions for Use or the 140 mg/mL Instructions for Use for complete information about how to take Aimovig®. 

  • What if I don’t hear a click after pushing the device down on my skin for 15 seconds? 

    If you don't hear a click, confirm the injection is complete by checking that the window has turned yellow. See the detailed 70 mg/mL Instructions for Use or the 140 mg/mL Instructions for Use for complete information about how to take Aimovig®. 

  • Should I take Aimovig® on the same day every month? 

    Aimovig® is FDA-approved to be taken once a month, according to the Prescribing Information. Talk to your doctor about your dosing schedule. 

  • What are the most common side effects of Aimovig®? 

    The most common side effects of Aimovig® include pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site and constipation. Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away. These are not all of the possible side effects of Aimovig®. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You are encouraged to report side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call  1-800-FDA-1088. Read this Important Safety Information.

  • Where can I get Aimovig®? 

    Aimovig® requires a prescription. Most pharmacies will fill your Aimovig® prescription.

  • Does Amgen® offer a program to help lower the cost of my treatment?

    Eligible, commercially insured patients may pay as little as $5 per month (up to program maximums), with the Aimovig® Co-Pay Card. Eligibility criteria and terms and conditions apply.

  • How can I sign up for the  Aimovig® Co-Pay Card?

    Learn more about the Aimovig® Co-Pay Card at www.aimovig.com/paying-for-aimovig

  • Is Aimovig® covered by commercial insurance?

    Everyone’s coverage is different. The best way to know if your plan covers Aimovig® is to call your insurance provider or call 1-833-AIMOVIG (1-833-246-6844), 8 AM-8 PM ET, Mon-Fri, and we can discuss your individual options.

  • Is Aimovig® covered by federal insurance programs (Medicaid, Medicare, and Tricare)?

    Every federally insured patient’s coverage is different. To know your individual options, you can call your insurance provider or our support team. Please know we are committed to identifying access to financial resources to help make Aimovig® accessible to as many prescribed patients as possible. For more information, call 1-833-AIMOVIG (1-833-246-6844), 8 AM-8 PM ET, Mon-Fri.

  • Who can I talk to if I have questions about insurance? 

    Call 1-833-AIMOVIG (1-833-246-6844), 8 AM-8 PM ET, Mon-Fri to get your insurance questions answered.

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Important Safety Information

Who should not use Aimovig®? Do not use Aimovig® if you are allergic to erenumab-aooe or any ingredients in Aimovig®. Before starting Aimovig®, tell your healthcare provider (HCP) about all your medical conditions, including if you have high blood pressure, have circulation problems in your fingers and toes, are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Tell your HCP about all the medicines you take, including any prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, or herbal supplements.
 

Important Safety Information

Who should not use Aimovig®? Do not use Aimovig® if you are allergic to erenumab-aooe or any ingredients in Aimovig®. Before starting Aimovig®, tell your healthcare provider (HCP) about all your medical conditions, including if you have high blood pressure, have circulation problems in your fingers and toes, are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Tell your HCP about all the medicines you take, including any prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, or herbal supplements. What are possible side effects of Aimovig®? Aimovig® may cause serious side effects, including:
  • Allergic reactions. Allergic reactions, including rash or swelling can happen after receiving Aimovig®. This can happen within hours to days after using Aimovig®. Call your HCP or get emergency medical help right away if you have any of the following symptoms of an allergic reaction: swelling of the face, mouth, tongue or throat, or trouble breathing.
  • Constipation with serious complications. Severe constipation can happen after receiving Aimovig®. In some cases people have been hospitalized or needed surgery. Contact your HCP if you have severe constipation or constipation associated with symptoms such as severe or constant belly pain, vomiting, swelling of belly or bloating.
  • High blood pressure. High blood pressure or worsening of high blood pressure can happen after receiving Aimovig®. Contact your healthcare provider if you have an increase in blood pressure.
  • Raynaud's Phenomenon. A type of circulation problem can worsen or happen after receiving AIMOVIG. Raynaud’s phenomenon can lead to your fingers or toes feeling numb, cool, or painful, or changing color from pale, to blue, to red. Contact your healthcare provider if these symptoms occur
The most common side effects of Aimovig® are pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site and constipation. These are not all of the possible side effects of Aimovig®. Call your HCP for medical advice about side effects. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088. Click here for the full Prescribing Information and Patient Product Information.

APPROVED USE

Aimovig® (erenumab-aooe) is a prescription medicine used for the preventive treatment of migraine in adults.
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Important Safety Information

Who should not use Aimovig? Do not use Aimovig if you are allergic to erenumab-aooe or any ingredients in Aimovig®