Drug & supplement interaction

Magnolia + Lasmiditan Succinate

Lasmiditan Succinate brand name: Reyvow.

Moderate Interaction
The bottom line Moderate

Magnolia has a moderate interaction with Lasmiditan Succinate. Theoretically, concomitant use of large doses of magnolia bark and CNS depressants might have additive effects.

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SeverityModerate
LikelihoodPossible
EvidenceD
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Magnolia and Lasmiditan Succinate

Here is the interaction we found between these two, with the evidence behind it.

Moderate

CNS DEPRESSANTS

Why this applies to Lasmiditan Succinate

Lasmiditan Succinate falls under CNS DEPRESSANTS — the group Magnolia interacts with.

Theoretically, concomitant use of large doses of magnolia bark and CNS depressants might have additive effects.
In vitro and animal research shows that constituents extracted from magnolia bark, especially honokiol and magnolol, have sedative effects. These effects may be due to the inhibition of catecholamine release and modulation of gamma-aminobutyric acid-A (GABA-A) receptors.
Severity Moderate Likelihood Possible Evidence D

Interaction has been documented in animal or in lab research, or the interaction has been documented in humans but is limited to case reports or conflicting clinical research exists.

Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS
Dr. Brian Staiger explains PharmD, Clinical Pharmacist

Here's the simple version: lasmiditan (Reyvow) already tends to make people feel drowsy, dizzy, or a bit foggy, since it works on the brain. Magnolia bark may have its own calming, sleepy effect, mostly through GABA pathways. So stacking the two could pile on more sedation, leaving you more tired, lightheaded, or slow to react than usual. That matters because Reyvow already comes with a warning not to drive for at least 8 hours after a dose.

I'll be honest with you, this concern comes from lab and animal studies, not from people, and it's mainly tied to larger magnolia supplement doses. It's a real possibility worth knowing, not a reason to panic. Before pairing them, run it by your pharmacist or doctor.

References
  1. Kuribara H, Kishi E, Hattori N, et al. The anxiolytic effect of two oriental herbal drugs in Japan attributed to honokiol from magnolia bark. J Pharm Pharmacol 2000;52:1425-9. PubMed
  2. Tachikawa E, Takahashi M, Kashimoto T. Effects of extract and ingredients isolated from Magnolia obovata thunberg on catecholamine secretion from bovine adrenal chromaffin cells. Biochem Pharmacol 2000;60:433-40. PubMed

What These Ratings Mean

Every interaction above is graded three ways — here’s the key to each label.

Severity how clinically significant the interaction is
Major

Clinically significant. Avoid the combination, or use only under close professional supervision.

Moderate

Usually worth avoiding or managing — may need monitoring, a dose change, or timing apart.

Minor

Generally not serious. Be aware of it and mention it to your pharmacist.

Likelihood how strong the evidence is that the interaction actually happens in people
  • LikelyWell-controlled human studies have demonstrated the likely existence of this interaction.
  • ProbableInteraction has not been documented in well-controlled studies, however, the interaction has been demonstrated in some small human studies or in controlled animal studies in conjunction with multiple case reports.
  • PossibleInteraction has been documented in animal or in lab research, or the interaction has been documented in humans but is limited to case reports or conflicting clinical research exists.
  • UnlikelyInteraction has been demonstrated in animal or in lab research but has been shown not to occur in humans.
Evidence the quality of the studies behind the rating (graded A–D)
  • AHigh-quality meta-analysis (quantitative systematic review).
  • BCase-control study.
  • CConsensus.
  • DAnecdotal evidence.

These ratings are for information only. Never start, stop, or otherwise change your therapy before speaking with your provider.

Keep it in perspective

Magnolia Also Interacts With Other Medications

Magnolia has 350 moderate known drug interactions in our database — the Lasmiditan Succinate one above is one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

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See Every Supplement That Interacts With Lasmiditan Succinate

This page covers Magnolia only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Lasmiditan Succinate page lists 110 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: 1,4-butanediol (major), Activated Charcoal (major), Beer (major), Gamma-hydroxybutyrate (ghb) (major) and Kava (major).

By severity: 8 major · 87 moderate · 15 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Lasmiditan Succinate page

“Sedation is the thread running through most of this page. Lasmiditan (Reyvow) treats migraine attacks and is drowsy-making enough that patients are told not to drive for eight hours after a dose, so the many supplements here with sedative pull of their own deserve genuine wariness; kava and even a beer or glass of wine carry major rati…”

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Taking Magnolia as Part of a Dietary Supplement Product? Check It for Interactions

We hold 736 real supplement products containing Magnolia, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Magnolia. Your product may carry other ingredients that interact with Lasmiditan Succinate too, on top of Magnolia — and those would not show on this page. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:

How much people look this up

Where Magnolia and Lasmiditan Succinate Sit Against Everything Else

Out of every supplement and medication people look up on HelloPharmacist, here is where these two land this week — and which way each has been moving.

Supplement Magnolia
Top 25%

#228 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today
Medication Lasmiditan Succinate
Top half

#1,388 of 2,830 medications looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today

Position among everything looked up on this site, not a measure of how commonly either one is used or how important it is. A supplement can climb this list because of a news story. It counts every request to the page, automated ones included, and nothing here identifies anyone.

Supplement

About Magnolia

What is Magnolia?

Magnolia
  • Anxiety and stress
  • Sleep problems
  • Digestive upset
  • Inflammation
  • Nasal congestion and allergies (flower bud)

Magnolia bark and flower buds have a long history in traditional Chinese and Japanese medicine, often for stress, sleep, and digestion. Modern human research is still limited, so we can't be sure how well it works for most uses. Talk with your pharmacist or doctor before trying it, especially if you take other medicines or are pregnant.

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Medication

About Lasmiditan

What Is Lasmiditan Used For?

Brand name: Reyvow

Reyvow (lasmiditan) is used to treat migraine attacks in adults, whether or not the migraine comes with an aura (visual or sensory symptoms that can appear before or during the headache). It is taken when a migraine starts — not used daily to prevent migraines from happening.

Reyvow is not intended for preventive (daily) migraine therapy. It is meant to stop an attack that has already begun.

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Other Drugs & Magnolia

Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Magnolia — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.

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350Moderate
0Minor
2,479No known interaction
Moderate

350 interactions

Showing 60 of 350 moderate interactions — see all 350 on the Magnolia page.

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Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Interaction details are evidence-graded and sourced from the Natural Medicines database. The medication overview comes from MedlinePlus.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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Taking Magnolia and Lasmiditan Succinate Together: Common Questions

Can you take Magnolia with Lasmiditan Succinate?
There is a moderate interaction, so it may be acceptable with monitoring or timing changes — but check with your pharmacist first. Read the full details on this page and confirm with your pharmacist before combining them.
How serious is the Magnolia and Lasmiditan Succinate interaction?
We rate it Moderate. This combination may require monitoring, a dose adjustment, or separating the times you take each one. Consult your pharmacist before using them together.

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