About lamsiditan
Serotonin 5-HT1F receptor agonist
Used for
- Acute treatment of migraine attacks in adults, with or without aura.
Usual adult dose
Take 50, 100, or 200 mg once per migraine attack. Do not take more than one dose in 24 hours.
Common side effects
- Dizziness
- Fatigue or sleepiness
- Numbness or tingling
- Nausea
Important warnings
- Do not drive or operate machinery for at least eight hours after a dose.
- May impair alertness and coordination; alcohol can worsen these effects.
- Can cause serotonin syndrome, especially with other serotonin-raising medicines.
- Frequent use may cause medication-overuse headache.
Pregnancy
Human pregnancy information is limited; potential risks are uncertain.
Breastfeeding
It is unknown whether lasmiditan passes into breast milk or affects a nursing infant.
Interactions
- Alcohol and other central nervous system depressants can increase sedation.
- Serotonergic medicines may increase serotonin syndrome risk.
- May lower heart rate; use with heart-rate-lowering medicines may increase this effect.
- Can impair driving even when taken with other sedating 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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.