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Does SUMATRIPTAN Cause Paralysis? 24 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 24 reports of Paralysis have been filed in association with SUMATRIPTAN (sumatriptan succinate). This represents 0.1% of all adverse event reports for SUMATRIPTAN.

24
Reports of Paralysis with SUMATRIPTAN
0.1%
of all SUMATRIPTAN reports
0
Deaths
12
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Paralysis From SUMATRIPTAN?

Of the 24 reports, 12 (50.0%) required hospitalization.

Is Paralysis Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Paralysis 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) Headache (914) Product complaint (718) Nausea (702)

What Other Drugs Cause Paralysis?

ADALIMUMAB (275) INTERFERON BETA-1A (181) METHOTREXATE (181) PREGABALIN (171) RITUXIMAB (166) ATORVASTATIN (160) DIMETHYL (156) FINGOLIMOD (145) NATALIZUMAB (136) ETANERCEPT (134)

Which SUMATRIPTAN Alternatives Have Lower Paralysis Risk?

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

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