Olcegepant
Introduction


**Olcegepant** ([INN](/wiki/International_nonproprietary_name "International nonproprietary name"), code name **BIBN\-4096BS**) is a [calcitonin gene\-related peptide receptor antagonist](/wiki/Calcitonin_gene-related_peptide_receptor_antagonist "Calcitonin gene-related peptide receptor antagonist") being studied as a potential treatment for [migraines](/wiki/Migraine "Migraine").

A 2013 meta\-analysis found olcegepant and telcagepant were effective and safe compared to placebo.


Is olcegepant effective against migraines?