About lasmiditan
Serotonin 5-HT1F receptor agonist
Used for
- Acute treatment of migraine attacks, with or without aura, in adults.
Usual adult dose
Take 50, 100, or 200 mg once as needed. Do not take more than one dose in 24 hours.
Common side effects
- Dizziness
- Sleepiness or fatigue
- Numbness or tingling
- Nausea
Important warnings
- May impair driving; avoid driving or machinery for at least eight hours after a dose.
- Can cause marked dizziness, sleepiness, or impaired coordination.
- May increase blood pressure or slow heart rate.
- Frequent use may cause medication-overuse headache.
Pregnancy
Human pregnancy data are limited; safety has not been established.
Breastfeeding
It is unknown whether lasmiditan passes into breast milk; effects on a nursing infant are uncertain.
Interactions
- Avoid with alcohol and other medicines that cause sleepiness or dizziness.
- Serotonergic medicines can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome.
- Lasmiditan can lower heart rate further with heart-rate-lowering medicines.
- Avoid taking another 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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.