Drug interactions
Lasmiditan + Linagliptin-metformin
Severity: Minor
Lasmiditan and Linagliptin-metformin: minor 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 intestinal P-glycoprotein, which may raise linagliptin exposure. Linagliptin has a wide safety margin, so the increase is unlikely to cause serious harm.
What this interaction means in plain words
Lasmiditan and Linagliptin-metformin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Lasmiditan belongs to Central Nervous System; Linagliptin-metformin belongs to Endocrine.
Why it happens
Lasmiditan inhibits P-gp efflux, which may increase absorption of linagliptin.
What to do
No dose change is normally needed; monitor glycemic control.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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Other interactions of Linagliptin-metformin
Other interactions of Lasmiditan
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- Amiodarone + Lasmiditan Moderate
- Amisulpride + Lasmiditan Moderate
- Amobarbital + Lasmiditan Moderate
- Aripiprazole + Lasmiditan Moderate
- Asenapine + Lasmiditan Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Lasmiditan with Linagliptin-metformin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Lasmiditan and Linagliptin-metformin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Lasmiditan inhibits intestinal P-glycoprotein, which may raise linagliptin exposure. Linagliptin has a wide safety margin, so the increase is unlikely to cause serious harm.
How serious is the interaction between Lasmiditan and Linagliptin-metformin?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: No dose change is normally needed; monitor glycemic control.
What other medicines interact with Linagliptin-metformin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Linagliptin-metformin with, for example, Apalutamide, Carbamazepine, Contrast media. The full list is on the Linagliptin-metformin page.
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