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Fentanyl + Lasmiditan

Severity: Moderate

Fentanyl 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 commonly causes dizziness and sedation, which may add to the CNS depression produced by fentanyl. The combination has not been formally studied.

What this interaction means in plain words

Fentanyl 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.

Fentanyl belongs to Musculoskeletal; Lasmiditan belongs to Central Nervous System.

Evidence level: Low

Why it happens

Additive CNS depressant effects.

What to do

Monitor for excessive drowsiness and impaired alertness, and advise patients not to drive for at least 8 hours after a lasmiditan dose.

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 Fentanyl with Lasmiditan?

MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Fentanyl 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 commonly causes dizziness and sedation, which may add to the CNS depression produced by fentanyl. The combination has not been formally studied.

How serious is the interaction between Fentanyl 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: Monitor for excessive drowsiness and impaired alertness, and advise patients not to drive for at least 8 hours after a lasmiditan dose.

What other medicines interact with Fentanyl?

MediHelp also lists interactions of Fentanyl with, for example, Alvimopan, Isocarboxazid, Olanzapine / samidorphan. The full list is on the Fentanyl page.

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