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Does SUMATRIPTAN Cause Headache? 914 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 914 reports of Headache have been filed in association with SUMATRIPTAN (sumatriptan succinate). This represents 5.2% of all adverse event reports for SUMATRIPTAN.

914
Reports of Headache with SUMATRIPTAN
5.2%
of all SUMATRIPTAN reports
3
Deaths
159
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Headache From SUMATRIPTAN?

Of the 914 reports, 3 (0.3%) resulted in death, 159 (17.4%) required hospitalization, and 13 (1.4%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Headache Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Headache is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for SUMATRIPTAN.

What Other Side Effects Does SUMATRIPTAN Cause?

Drug ineffective (2,941) Product physical issue (2,349) Application site erythema (1,875) Drug dose omission (1,711) Product quality issue (1,269) Application site pain (1,217) Migraine (978) Product complaint (718) Nausea (702) Product dose omission issue (698)

What Other Drugs Cause Headache?

ADALIMUMAB (19,891) APREMILAST (17,024) ETANERCEPT (14,253) TREPROSTINIL (14,051) METHOTREXATE (11,718) TOFACITINIB (11,061) RITUXIMAB (8,747) TOCILIZUMAB (8,448) INFLIXIMAB (8,387) ABATACEPT (8,184)

Which SUMATRIPTAN Alternatives Have Lower Headache Risk?

SUMATRIPTAN vs SUMATRIPTAN\SUMATRIPTAN SUMATRIPTAN vs SUMAVEL DOSEPRO SUMATRIPTAN vs SUNITINIB SUMATRIPTAN vs SUNITINIB MALATE SUMATRIPTAN vs SUTENT

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