This is an index of side effect / adverse reaction reports (a.k.a. adverse event reports) related to Sumatriptan and submitted to the FDA during the sample period of about a year. The information is not vetted and should not be considered as verified clinical evidence.
Reports by Event Outcome
All Cases (78)
Death (5)
Life Threatening Events (4)
Disability (2)
Reports by Reaction Type
Drug Ineffective (18),
Product Quality Issue (13),
Maternal Drugs Affecting Foetus (6),
Chest Discomfort (6),
Apnoea (5),
Nausea (5),
Bradycardia (5),
Product Substitution Issue (4),
Hypersensitivity (4),
Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy (4),
Headache (4),
Completed Suicide (4)
Below are a few examples of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Sumatriptan. For a complete list or a specific selection of reports, please use the links above.
Possible Sumatriptan side effects in 40 year old male
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-24
Patient: 40 year old male
Reactions: Arthralgia, Tendonitis
Adverse event resulted in: disablity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Sumatriptan
Dosage: 6 mg, 1x/day
Indication: Migraine
Start date: 2007-01-01
Sudafed 12 Hour
Dosage: unk
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Ibuprofen
Dosage: unspecified
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Sumatriptan
Dosage: 100 mg, 1x/day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Migraine
Start date: 2007-01-01
Possible Sumatriptan side effects in 59 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-24
Patient: 59 year old female
Reactions: Vomiting, Drug Ineffective, Dehydration, Headache, Drug Dependence
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Topamax
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Migraine
Sumatriptan
Dosage: 100mg per day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Possible Sumatriptan side effects in male
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-24
Patient: male
Reactions: Arthralgia, Tendonitis
Adverse event resulted in: disablity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ibuprofen
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Sudafed 12 Hour
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Ibuprofen
Sumatriptan Succinate
Indication: Migraine
Start date: 2007-01-01
Sumatriptan
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Migraine
Start date: 2007-01-01
Sudafed 12 Hour
Administration route: Oral
Possible Sumatriptan side effects in 64 year old male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-23
Patient: 64 year old male
Reactions: Flushing, Chest Discomfort, Mitral Valve Incompetence, Coronary Artery Disease, Tricuspid Valve Incompetence, Muscle Tightness
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Imitrex
Indication: Migraine
Sumatriptan
Dosage: 6mg per day
Indication: Cluster Headache
Start date: 1995-07-01
End date: 2012-07-20
Other drugs received by patient: Oxybutynin; Bupropion Hydrochloride; Synthroid; Percocet; Celebrex; Xanax; Simvastatin; Terazosin Hydrochloride; Androderm
Possible Sumatriptan side effects in 22 year old female
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-22
Patient: 22 year old female
Reactions: Myocardial Infarction, Cardiac Arrest
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Sumatriptan Succinate
Dosage: unk
Sumatriptan
Dosage: unk
Indication: Migraine
Possible Sumatriptan side effects in female
Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2012-08-22
Patient: female
Reactions: Drug Ineffective, Feeling Abnormal
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Relpax
Dosage: 20 mg, as needed
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Migraine
Start date: 2011-01-01
Zomig
Dosage: unk
Indication: Migraine
Sumatriptan
Dosage: unk
Indication: Migraine
Possible Sumatriptan side effects in 64 year old male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-21
Patient: 64 year old male
Reactions: Flushing, Chest Discomfort, Mitral Valve Incompetence, Coronary Artery Disease, Tricuspid Valve Incompetence, Muscle Tightness
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Imitrex
Indication: Migraine
Sumatriptan
Dosage: 6mg per day
Indication: Cluster Headache
Start date: 1995-07-01
End date: 2012-07-20
Other drugs received by patient: Androderm; Synthroid; Bupropion Hydrochloride; Percocet; Celebrex; Simvastatin; Oxybutynin; Terazosin Hydrochloride; Xanax
Possible Sumatriptan side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-14
Patient: female
Reactions: Confusional State, Agitation, Nightmare, Drug Ineffective, Hyperglycaemia, Rash, Toxicity To Various Agents, Convulsion, Tremor, Weight Increased, Bipolar Disorder, Chest Pain
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Trileptal
Tizanidine Hydrochloride
Indication: Migraine
Depakote
Darvocet-N 50
Skelaxin
Prozac
Paxil
Lunesta
Beta Blocking Agents
Topamax
Zonegran
Valium
Indication: Agitation
Reglan
Abilify
Elavil
Zyprexa
Tegretol
Requip
MAO Inhibitors
Remeron
Buspar
Adderall
Erythromycin
Ritalin
Effexor
Sumatriptan
Wellbutrin
Tofranil
Zoloft
Daytrana
Antidepressants
Steroids NOS
Desyrel
Neurontin
Sinequan
Seroquel
Pamelor
Other drugs received by patient: Aspirin; Vitamin B-Complex, Other Combinations; Ensure; Caltrate +D; ONE A DAY
Possible Sumatriptan side effects in 68 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-10
Patient: 68 year old female, weighing 70.3 kg (154.7 pounds)
Reactions: Product Substitution Issue, Migraine, Drug Ineffective
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Sumatriptan
Topiramate
Possible Sumatriptan side effects in 19 year old male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-07-30
Patient: 19 year old male
Reactions: Malaise, Drug Ineffective, Adverse Drug Reaction
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Sumatriptan
Possible Sumatriptan side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-07-30
Patient: female
Reactions: Vomiting, Overdose, Dizziness
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Sumatriptan
Indication: Migraine
Start date: 1999-01-01
Imitrex
Dosage: 100mg see dosage text
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Migraine
Other drugs received by patient: Topamax; Neurontin; Inderal
Possible Sumatriptan side effects in 32 year old male
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2012-07-27
Patient: 32 year old male
Reactions: Intestinal Ischaemia, Prinzmetal Angina, Pancytopenia, Pulmonary Embolism, Atrial Fibrillation, Cardiomyopathy, Thrombophlebitis, Haemolytic Anaemia, Thrombocytopenia, Shock
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Sumatriptan
Possible Sumatriptan side effects in
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2012-07-18
Patient:
Reactions: Convulsion
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Sumatriptan
Other drugs received by patient: Levocetiriz; Tizanidine Hydrochloride; Torsemide; Meloxicam; Bactrim
Possible Sumatriptan side effects in 59 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-07-17
Patient: 59 year old female, weighing 63.5 kg (139.7 pounds)
Reactions: Product Substitution Issue, Product Quality Issue, Drug Ineffective
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Sumatriptan
Possible Sumatriptan side effects in 25 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-07-16
Patient: 25 year old female, weighing 68.0 kg (149.7 pounds)
Reactions: Pain Threshold Decreased
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Sumatriptan
Possible Sumatriptan side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-06-13
Patient: female
Reactions: Drug Effect Decreased
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Treximet
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Sumatriptan
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Possible Sumatriptan side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-05-30
Patient: female, weighing 69.9 kg (153.8 pounds)
Reactions: Off Label Use, Migraine
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Zomig
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Migraine
Imitrex
Sumatriptan
Other drugs received by patient: Blood Pressure Medication
Possible Sumatriptan side effects in
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from France on 2012-05-16
Patient:
Reactions: Off Label Use, Visual Field Defect
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Verapamil
Dosage: 240 mg, twice daily
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Cluster Headache
Start date: 2007-06-01
Verapamil
Indication: Prophylaxis
Sumatriptan
Dosage: 1-2 injections per month
Indication: Cluster Headache
Start date: 2007-06-01
End date: 2010-02-01
Possible Sumatriptan side effects in 76 year old female
Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2012-05-15
Patient: 76 year old female, weighing 77.1 kg (169.6 pounds)
Reactions: Nightmare
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Sumatriptan
Possible Sumatriptan side effects in male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-05-14
Patient: male
Reactions: Cytogenetic Abnormality, Dysmorphism, Maternal Drugs Affecting Foetus, Glaucoma, Pneumonia Aspiration, Micrognathia, Pierre Robin Syndrome, Caesarean Section, Cleft Palate, Developmental Delay, Respiratory Disorder Neonatal, Laryngomalacia, Gastrooesophageal Reflux Disease, Myopia, Ear Infection, Torticollis, Deafness Congenital, Respiratory Distress, Hyperbilirubinaemia Neonatal, Craniosynostosis, Bronchial Hyperreactivity, Respiratory Tract Infection
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Codeine Phosphate, Guaifenesin (Cheracol / 00693301 / )
Dosage: transplacental
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2010-03-25
Olopatadine Hydrochloride
Dosage: transplacental
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2010-03-25
Nitrofurantoin
Dosage: transplacental
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Cetirizine
Dosage: transplacental
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2010-03-25
Azithromycin
Dosage: transplacental
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2010-03-25
Topiramate
Dosage: 50 mg (25 mg, 2 in 1 d), transplacental
Indication: Migraine
Start date: 2010-03-15
End date: 2010-04-15
Amoxicillin
Dosage: transplacental
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2010-03-25
Ibuprofen
Dosage: transplacental
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2010-03-25
Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen
Dosage: transplacental
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2010-03-25
Sumatriptan
Dosage: transplacental
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2010-03-25
Fluticasone Propionate
Dosage: transplacental
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2010-03-25
Cyclobenzaprine
Dosage: 30 mg (10 mg, 3 in 1 d), transplacental
Indication: Sciatic Nerve Injury
Naproxen
Dosage: transplacental
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2010-03-25
Prenatal Vitamins (Prenatal Viotamins / 01549301 / )
Dosage: transplacental
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Possible Sumatriptan side effects in 14 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2012-05-07
Patient: 14 year old female, weighing 59.0 kg (129.9 pounds)
Reactions: Chest Discomfort, Dyspnoea, Neck Pain, Gait Disturbance, Hypoaesthesia
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Sumatriptan
Other drugs received by patient: Symbicort; Acetaminophen; Pizotifen; Montelukast
Possible Sumatriptan side effects in male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-05-04
Patient: male
Reactions: Hyperbilirubinaemia, Maternal Drugs Affecting Foetus, Cytogenetic Abnormality, Glaucoma, Pierre Robin Syndrome, Deafness, Micrognathia, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Cleft Palate, Caesarean Section, Developmental Delay, Cough, Dyspnoea, Chest Discomfort, Myopia, Craniosynostosis, Bronchial Hyperreactivity
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Cyclobenzaprine
Dosage: 30 mg (10 mg, 3 in 1 d), transplacental
Indication: Sciatic Nerve Injury
Amoxicillin
Dosage: transplacental
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2010-03-25
Topiramate
Dosage: 50;100;1w mg (25 mg, 2 in 1 d), transplacental
Indication: Migraine
Naproxen
Dosage: transplacental
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2010-03-25
Sumatriptan
Dosage: transplacental
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2010-03-25
Nitrofurantoin
Dosage: transplacental
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen
Dosage: transplacental
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2010-03-25
Prenatal Vitamins (Prenatal Vitamins (01549301)
Dosage: transplacental
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Fluticasone Propionate
Dosage: transplacental
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2010-03-25
Azithromycin
Dosage: transplacental
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2010-03-25
Ibuprofen
Dosage: transplacental
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2010-03-25
Cetirizine
Dosage: transplacental
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2010-03-25
Codeine Phosphate, Guaifenesin (Cheracol / 00693301 / )
Dosage: transplacental
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2010-03-25
Olopatadine Hydrochloride
Dosage: transplacental
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2010-03-25
Possible Sumatriptan side effects in 14 year old female
Reported by a pharmacist from United Kingdom on 2012-05-03
Patient: 14 year old female, weighing 59.0 kg (129.9 pounds)
Reactions: Chest Discomfort, Dyspnoea, Neck Pain, Gait Disturbance, Hypoaesthesia
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Sumatriptan
Other drugs received by patient: Pizotifen; Montelukast; Acetaminophen; Symbicort
Possible Sumatriptan side effects in 38 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-04-27
Patient: 38 year old female, weighing 74.1 kg (163.0 pounds)
Reactions: Abdominal Discomfort, Drug Ineffective, Feeling Abnormal
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Sumatriptan
Dosage: 6mg single dose
Indication: Migraine
Start date: 2011-05-24
End date: 2011-05-24
Zofran
Indication: Abdominal Discomfort
Start date: 2011-05-24
End date: 2011-05-24
Other drugs received by patient: EYE Drops; Soma; Topamax; Prilosec
Possible Sumatriptan side effects in 19 year old female
Reported by a physician from United Kingdom on 2012-04-09
Patient: 19 year old female, weighing 60.0 kg (132.0 pounds)
Reactions: Hypersensitivity, Throat Irritation, Paraesthesia Oral, Chest Pain, Swollen Tongue
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Sumatriptan
Other drugs received by patient: Beclomethasone Dipropionate; Albuterol
Possible Sumatriptan side effects in
Reported by a physician from Canada on 2012-04-05
Patient:
Reactions: Foetal Growth Restriction, Hypoglycaemia Neonatal, Maternal Drugs Affecting Foetus, Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy, Hypoglycaemia
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Pantoprazole
Ondansetron
Indication: Hyperemesis Gravidarum
Oxazepam
Hydroxyzine
Dosage: 25mg four times per day
Indication: Hyperemesis Gravidarum
Diphenhydramine HCL
Dosage: 50mg four times per day
Indication: Hyperemesis Gravidarum
Metoclopramide
Indication: Hyperemesis Gravidarum
Cosyntropin
Humulin R
Sumatriptan
Aspirin
Thiamine HCL
Indication: Hyperemesis Gravidarum
Multi-Vitamins
Indication: Hyperemesis Gravidarum
Hydromorphone HCL
Insulin Aspart
Possible Sumatriptan side effects in
Reported by a physician from Canada on 2012-04-05
Patient:
Reactions: Foetal Growth Restriction, Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy, Hypoglycaemia
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Oxazepam
Pantoprazole
Multi-Vitamins
Indication: Hyperemesis Gravidarum
Hydroxyzine
Dosage: 25mg four times per day
Indication: Hyperemesis Gravidarum
Humulin R
Sumatriptan
Insulin Aspart
Ondansetron
Indication: Hyperemesis Gravidarum
Aspirin
Diphenhydramine HCL
Dosage: 50mg four times per day
Indication: Hyperemesis Gravidarum
Metoclopramide
Indication: Hyperemesis Gravidarum
Thiamine HCL
Indication: Hyperemesis Gravidarum
Cosyntropin
Hydromorphone HCL
Possible Sumatriptan side effects in female
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from Germany on 2012-04-04
Patient: female, weighing 2.7 kg (5.9 pounds)
Reactions: Maternal Drugs Affecting Foetus, Bradycardia Neonatal, Infantile Apnoeic Attack
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Sumatriptan
Possible Sumatriptan side effects in 57 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-04-03
Patient: 57 year old female, weighing 62.6 kg (137.7 pounds)
Reactions: Rash, Blister
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Sumatriptan
Possible Sumatriptan side effects in female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Germany on 2012-04-02
Patient: female, weighing 2.7 kg (5.9 pounds)
Reactions: Maternal Exposure During Pregnancy, Bradycardia, Apnoea
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Sumatriptan
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