Developments in targeting calcitonin gene-related peptide.
Sawsan AlabbadNathalia FigueredoHsiangkuo YuanStephen D SilbersteinPublished in: Expert review of neurotherapeutics (2024)
Since the launch of CGRP-targeted therapy, many practical issues have been raised. Generally, it's safe to combine CGRP-targeted mAbs and gepants; this is an excellent option for patients with partial response. When considering stopping CGRP-targeted therapy, although a disease-modifying effect is likely, the optimal time for discontinuation remains unknown. Finally, beyond migraine, CGRP-targeted therapy may be used for other chronic pain disorders and psychological comorbidities.