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. 2024 Nov 1;74(748):521–522. doi: 10.3399/bjgp24X739893

Box 1.

Contraindications

CGRP mAbs Gepants
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Known sensitivity to drug (avoid erenumab if latex sensitivity)
Significant cardiovascular/cerebrovascular/peripheral vascular disease (including severe Raynaud’s disease) within the last 6 months
Significant renal or liver impairment
Certain antibiotics, certain seizure medications, and grapefruita
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For drug interactions, please refer to the British National Formulary (or equivalent). CGRP = calcitonin gene-related peptide. mAbs = monoclonal antibodies