Gepants, like Vydura, and Triptans work in very different ways to try to control a migraine.
During a migraine, blood vessels in the brain become wider, some people can hear or feel this happen. It’s what causes that throbbing sensation.
Triptans work by making these blood vessels narrow again, reducing the rush of blood to the head which can cause a migraine to last longer or worsen.
Vydura does not cause these blood vessels to narrow, but it does stop them from widening any more.
This makes it a safe option for people who cannot take Triptans because they have heart conditions, these patients can use Vydura.
There are also people who do not respond well or at all to Triptans, this group could benefit from Vydura as it works in a different way.