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Compare Reyvow vs. Zecuity

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Key takeaways

Reyvow (lasmiditan) and Zecuity (sumatriptan) are both used to treat migraines, but they have some key differences. Reyvow (lasmiditan) is a serotonin agonist taken orally and is only available as a brand-name medication, making it potentially expensive. It can relieve migraine pain within two hours but can cause dizziness and sleepiness, affecting your ability to drive. Reyvow is a controlled substance due to its potential for abuse. On the other hand, Zecuity (sumatriptan) was a topical patch that worked by tightening blood vessels in the brain to relieve migraines. However, it has been discontinued in the United States due to reports of skin burns and scarring. Unlike Reyvow, sumatriptan is available in other forms, such as tablets and nasal sprays, which your provider can recommend as alternatives.

  • Reyvow (lasmiditan)
    Zecuity (sumatriptan)
  • Reyvow (lasmiditan)
    Zecuity (sumatriptan)

  • Summary of Reyvow vs. Zecuity

    Summary for Serotonin agonist
    Prescription only

    Reyvow, the brand name for lasmiditan, is a serotonin agonist. It's used to treat migraine with or without aura in adults. It comes as a tablet that's taken by mouth when you have a migraine. Many people feel pain relief within 2 hours. Common side effects include dizziness, sleepiness, and a "pins-and-needles" feeling. Reyvow (lasmiditan) is a controlled substance because of the risk of misuse. Currently, Reyvow (lasmiditan) is a brand-name medication only; there's no generic yet.

    Summary for Triptan

    Zecuity (sumatriptan) is a patch that's applied directly on the skin and is used to treat sudden migraine attacks in adults. It's no longer available in the United States, because it was discontinued.

  • Indications of Reyvow vs. Zecuity

    Indications for
    •Treatment of migraine attacks with or without aura in adults
    Indications for
    •Short-term treatment of sudden migraine attacks with or without aura

  • Pros and Cons of Reyvow vs. Zecuity

    Pros and Const for Serotonin agonist
    Pros
    •Starts to work to relieve migraine pain within 2 hours
    •Can take with or without food
    •Available in 3 different strengths
    Cons
    •Might not work as well as triptans
    •Need to wait at least 8 hours before driving or operating machinery after taking the medication because it affects how well you can stay alert
    •Not used to prevent migraines
    Pros and Const for Triptan
    Pros
    Cons

  • Common Side Effects of Reyvow vs. Zecuity

    Common Side Effects for
    •Dizziness (up to 17%)
    •Numbness or tingling feeling (up to 9%)
    •Sleepiness (up to 7%)
    •Tiredness (up to 6%)
    Common Side Effects for

  • Warnings of Reyvow vs. Zecuity

    Common Side Effects for
    •Dizziness and sleepiness
    •Serotonin syndrome
    •Medication-overuse headache
    Common Side Effects for

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