Helpful Options For Treating Migraines

Lasmiditan

Lasmiditan is one of the more recent treatments for migraine medications. In fact, it only received full FDA approval in October 2019. The medication has been approved as an oral treatment for acute migraines, whether they come with an aura or not. It's part of a developing class of acute migraine medications called (5-HT)1F receptor agonists, and it's the first medication in this class to receive full FDA approval. When the drug was administered therapeutically, it showed a lower risk of dependency than benzodiazepines and some other central nervous system medications. Lasmiditan works by blocking processes that cause total headaches, so it has the best effect if it's taken at the first sign of a developing headache. The medication works on serotonin receptors in nerves that transmit pain from a headache. This helps block the pain signals being sent to the brain without affecting the blood vessels. As such, it's an ideal alternative treatment for patients who cannot take medications that narrow blood vessels.

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