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Edoxaban + Lasmiditan

Severity: Moderate

Edoxaban and Lasmiditan: moderate interaction.

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For healthcare professionals — reference only. This page is a brief summary, not medical advice and not a substitute for official labeling or clinical judgement. Always verify before prescribing or dispensing.

Summary

Lasmiditan inhibits P-glycoprotein in vitro and may raise concentrations of substrates such as edoxaban. Bleeding risk could increase, though clinical data are limited.

What this interaction means in plain words

Edoxaban and Lasmiditan can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken.

Edoxaban belongs to Cardiovascular; Lasmiditan belongs to Central Nervous System.

Evidence level: Low

Why it happens

Lasmiditan inhibits intestinal P-glycoprotein, increasing edoxaban absorption.

What to do

Consider an alternative migraine treatment; if used, avoid repeated dosing and monitor for bleeding.

What to ask your pharmacist

  • Should I take them at different times of day?
  • Does the dose of either medicine need to change?
  • Is there anything I should avoid, such as alcohol or certain foods, while on both?

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Frequently asked questions

Can I take Edoxaban with Lasmiditan?

MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Edoxaban and Lasmiditan can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken. Lasmiditan inhibits P-glycoprotein in vitro and may raise concentrations of substrates such as edoxaban. Bleeding risk could increase, though clinical data are limited.

How serious is the interaction between Edoxaban and Lasmiditan?

MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Consider an alternative migraine treatment; if used, avoid repeated dosing and monitor for bleeding.

What other medicines interact with Edoxaban?

MediHelp also lists interactions of Edoxaban with, for example, Apixaban, Defibrotide, Ketorolac. The full list is on the Edoxaban page.

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