Compare Lasmiditan (Reyvow) and SUMATRIPTAN (Sumatriptan) — clinical data, side effects, and patient experiences.
Reyvow · 5-HT1F Agonist (Ditan)
How it works
Selective 5-HT1F receptor agonist that inhibits trigeminal nerve firing without vasoconstriction, unlike triptans.
Approved for
Sumatriptan, Imitrex · Triptan (Migraine)
How it works
12.1 Mechanism of Action Sumatriptan binds with high affinity to human cloned 5-HT 1B/1D receptors. Sumatriptan presumably exerts its therapeutic effects in the treatment of migrai...
Approved for
Estimated frequency (%) based on clinical trial data
No specific warnings
Based on 18 Reddit discussions
Lasmiditan
86%
positive
7 threads
SUMATRIPTAN
18%
positive
11 threads
% of discussions mentioning each side effect
7 Reddit threads analysed for Lasmiditan
Overall Sentiment
Slightly positive
Comparison Threads
0
Avg Post Score
66 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
I’ve had migraines since I was 4 years old (I’m 31 now). Daily or near-daily, severe, and completely life-disrupting. I’ve tried everything: * All major preventives * Botox every 10–12 weeks * Triptans (including years of nightly Relpax) * Lasmiditan almost daily * CGRPs * all types of Beta blockers
Hello! I've been in status migrainosus for about 90 days now and I don't know what to do. I'm currently on 75mg Topiramate to see if that can break my status. I was given Prednisolone at the ER for a couple of days, but that did not help. My condition has improved since I started the medication, but
Hi everyone! So I’ve been prescribed lasmiditan for my migraines and my doctor said that’s it’s a newer medication for them. I’m just wondering who, if anyone, if taking it? So far it’s been helpful and it’s just been 50ng but I got it bumped up to 100mg. I started usuing it in January and everytime
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Migraines are a complex and debilitating neurological disorder affecting millions worldwide. Characterized by intense, often unilateral headaches accompanied by symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound, migraines can significantly impair daily functioning and quality of
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11 Reddit threads analysed for SUMATRIPTAN
Overall Sentiment
Mixed
Comparison Threads
0
Avg Post Score
96 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
Like many of you, I suffer from migraines on a regular basis. First it was once a month, then twice a month. This year it was 2-3 times a week and seriously affected my ability to work and spend time with my kids/family. It landed me in the ER twice due to severe vomiting and dehydration. (the ER it
I have chronic migraines along with my epilepsy. I was having around 20 migraines a month but on Emgality they've gone down a lot and the severity is so much more manageable. For the last 4ish years, if I had a horrible migraine attack I'd take my Sumatriptan with some benedryl and it'd usually kil
Hello Im new to the whole epilepsy thing (kinda).(SORRY IF THIS IS LONG) I had seizures from 10wks -2 y/o. Then didnt have another seizure til college (19), was told it could be a fluke, sleep dep. and stress. I went on medication for 2 years and was taken off of it fine for 6 more years. I was comp
I get migraines/headaches. I have 2 kinda similar genres of headache. One is pretty much the same as pre-epilepsy. It's got a distinct stabbing sensation in the side of my head, I can usually stop it or dull it with over-the-counter analgesics (particularly Advil 2). The other one started appearing
i think i'm epileptic. since january, i've been suffering with migraines and i've been to the doctor who prescribed me sumatriptan, which did absolutely nothing. for years, i've been having seizure-like symptoms and my migraines have auras. is this worth checking out? i honestly feel like something
Hi all, I'm 26F and had my first seizure a week ago. I'm wondering if it could be due to serotonin toxicity. I was taking 40 mg Prozac, 300 mg Wellbutrin, 50 mg Sumatriptan (as needed, up to 4/day 2 hours apart), and 8 mg Ondansetron (as needed, up to 2/day). All of these drugs increase serotonin, a
My sis has recently gotten a prescription for sumatriptan for migraines because her last seizure was preceded by a headache. We aren't sure if the headache caused the seizure or if she had a seizure already the night before (no one was around or witnessed how she slept that night). Anyways i just w
When I have seizures I often get severe headaches. I often have to take sumatriptan to get them under control. But now I'm getting headaches every day about the same time the second med dose is due. I take epilepsy meds twice a day. I sometimes go through periods where I get auras just as the meds
Community discussions are sourced from public Reddit threads. Content reflects individual opinions and is not medical advice.
Lasmiditan is a 5-HT1F Agonist (Ditan), while SUMATRIPTAN belongs to the Triptan (Migraine) class. This means they work through different pharmacological mechanisms, which may influence both efficacy and side effect profiles. Lasmiditan is administered via Oral, whereas SUMATRIPTAN uses Subcutaneous. Route of administration can affect onset of action and patient adherence.
SUMATRIPTAN carries 4 FDA warnings. Patients should discuss all warnings and contraindications with their healthcare provider before starting or switching medications..
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