About lasmiditan hemisuccinate
Serotonin 5-HT1F receptor agonist
Used for
- Acute treatment of migraine attacks, with or without aura.
Usual adult dose
50, 100, or 200 mg by mouth once when migraine begins; maximum one dose in 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 marked dizziness, sleepiness, or impaired coordination.
- Not established for preventing migraine or treating cluster headache.
- Use cautiously with other medicines that cause sedation or affect serotonin.
Pregnancy
Human pregnancy information is limited; use only when clearly needed after discussion with a healthcare professional.
Breastfeeding
Whether lasmiditan passes into human milk is unknown; discuss potential risks with a healthcare professional.
Interactions
- Alcohol and other sedatives can worsen sleepiness and impaired coordination.
- Serotonergic medicines, including antidepressants, may increase serotonin syndrome risk.
- May lower heart rate; caution with medicines that also slow heart rate.
- May impair driving even when taken without other medicines.
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.