About lasmiditan
Serotonin 5-HT1F receptor agonist
Used for
- Treats migraine attacks, with or without aura, in adults.
Usual adult dose
Usual dose: 50 mg, 100 mg, or 200 mg once as needed; do not repeat within 24 hours.
Common side effects
- Dizziness
- Sleepiness
- Fatigue
- Numbness or tingling
Important warnings
- Do not drive or operate machinery for at least eight hours after taking it.
- May cause central nervous system depression; alcohol and sedating medicines can worsen this.
- Not for preventing migraine or treating cluster headache.
- Overuse may cause medication-overuse headache.
Pregnancy
Human pregnancy information is limited; use only when clearly needed after a clinician weighs potential risks and benefits.
Breastfeeding
It is unknown whether lasmiditan enters human milk; consider infant exposure and the importance of treatment.
Interactions
- Serotonergic medicines may increase serotonin-syndrome risk.
- Sedatives and alcohol may increase drowsiness and impairment.
- May lower heart rate; caution with heart-rate-lowering medicines.
- Avoid another lasmiditan dose within 24 hours.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.