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Does SUMATRIPTAN Cause Serotonin syndrome? 174 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 174 reports of Serotonin syndrome have been filed in association with SUMATRIPTAN (sumatriptan succinate). This represents 1.0% of all adverse event reports for SUMATRIPTAN.

174
Reports of Serotonin syndrome with SUMATRIPTAN
1.0%
of all SUMATRIPTAN reports
5
Deaths
116
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Serotonin syndrome From SUMATRIPTAN?

Of the 174 reports, 5 (2.9%) resulted in death, 116 (66.7%) required hospitalization, and 44 (25.3%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Serotonin syndrome Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Serotonin syndrome 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 Serotonin syndrome?

VENLAFAXINE (1,632) SERTRALINE (1,563) FLUOXETINE (1,457) DULOXETINE (1,352) TRAMADOL (1,229) BUPROPION (1,058) ESCITALOPRAM OXALATE (1,051) QUETIAPINE (947) TRAZODONE (831) FENTANYL (778)

Which SUMATRIPTAN Alternatives Have Lower Serotonin syndrome Risk?

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

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