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Does SUMATRIPTAN Cause Pruritus? 101 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 101 reports of Pruritus have been filed in association with SUMATRIPTAN (sumatriptan succinate). This represents 0.6% of all adverse event reports for SUMATRIPTAN.

101
Reports of Pruritus with SUMATRIPTAN
0.6%
of all SUMATRIPTAN reports
0
Deaths
11
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Pruritus From SUMATRIPTAN?

Of the 101 reports, 11 (10.9%) required hospitalization, and 3 (3.0%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Pruritus Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Pruritus 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 Pruritus?

DUPILUMAB (44,279) ADAPALENE (12,072) ADALIMUMAB (9,644) AVOBENZONE\OCTISALATE\OCTOCRYLENE (9,439) SECUKINUMAB (8,755) ETANERCEPT (8,047) METHOTREXATE (7,526) LENALIDOMIDE (6,304) TOCILIZUMAB (5,973) RITUXIMAB (5,548)

Which SUMATRIPTAN Alternatives Have Lower Pruritus Risk?

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

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