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Imitrex (Sumatriptan) - Side Effect Reports to FDA

 
 



This is an index of side effect / adverse reaction reports (a.k.a. adverse event reports) related to Imitrex (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 (244)
Death (2)
Life Threatening Events (3)
Disability (8)

Reports by Reaction Type

Drug Ineffective (87)Migraine (32)Headache (31)Nausea (24)Vomiting (20)Fatigue (15)Chest Pain (15)Muscle Spasms (15)Product Quality Issue (15)Injection Site Pain (13)Dyspnoea (12)Chest Discomfort (12)

Below are a few examples of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Imitrex (Sumatriptan). For a complete list or a specific selection of reports, please use the links above.

Possible Imitrex 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 Imitrex 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 Imitrex side effects in 22 year old female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-15

Patient: 22 year old female

Reactions: Myocardial Infarction, Cardiac Arrest

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Imitrex
    Dosage: unk
    Indication: Migraine

Sumatriptan Succinate
    Dosage: unk



Possible Imitrex side effects in 44 year old female

Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-13

Patient: 44 year old female, weighing 56.2 kg (123.7 pounds)

Reactions: Drug Hypersensitivity

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Codeine

Compazine
    Indication: Nausea

Droperidol
    Dosage: unk

Ibuprofen
    Dosage: 200 mg, as needed

Imitrex
    Dosage: unk
    Indication: Migraine

Inapsine

Morphine Sulfate
    Indication: Pain

Motrin
    Dosage: unk

Reglan
    Dosage: unk

Risperdal
    Dosage: unk

Sumatriptan Succinate
    Dosage: unk

Toradol



Possible Imitrex side effects in 62 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-13

Patient: 62 year old female

Reactions: Chest Discomfort, Drug Ineffective, Adverse Event

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Imitrex

Zomig
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Migraine
    Start date: 1996-01-01

Other drugs received by patient: Relpax; Maxalt; Botox; Prophyolactic Meds



Possible Imitrex side effects in male

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-09

Patient: male

Reactions: Body Temperature Fluctuation, Neurogenic Bladder, Spina Bifida, Neurogenic Bowel, Meningomyelocele, Epilepsy, Arnold-Chiari Malformation, Emotional Disorder, Hydrocephalus

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Amoxicillin
    Indication: Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy

Caffeine Citrate
    Indication: Migraine

Cephalexin
    Indication: Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy

Epidural Anesthesia
    Indication: Anaesthesia

Errin
    Indication: Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy

Imitrex
    Indication: Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy

Topamax
    Indication: Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy

Unknown Medication
    Indication: Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy

Zoloft
    Indication: Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy

Other drugs received by patient: Multi-Vitamins



Possible Imitrex side effects in 49 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-07

Patient: 49 year old female

Reactions: Migraine, Supraventricular Tachycardia, Drug Hypersensitivity

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Imitrex
    Dosage: unk

Relpax
    Dosage: unk

Zomig
    Dosage: unk



Possible Imitrex side effects in 53 year old male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-06

Patient: 53 year old male, weighing 97.5 kg (214.5 pounds)

Reactions: Acrochordon, Drug Ineffective, Headache, DRY Skin

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Imitrex
    Dosage: 100 mg, as needed
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Migraine

Lyrica
    Dosage: 150 mg, unk
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2012-01-01

Lyrica
    Dosage: 50 mg, unk
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2012-01-01

Lyrica
    Dosage: 200 mg, unk
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2012-01-01

Lyrica
    Dosage: 150 mg, unk
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2012-01-01

Lyrica
    Dosage: 25 mg, daily
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Headache
    Start date: 2012-01-01

Lyrica
    Dosage: 75 mg, unk
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2012-01-01

Lyrica
    Dosage: unk
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2012-01-01

Lyrica
    Dosage: 100 mg, unk
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2012-01-01

Relpax
    Dosage: 40 mg, as needed
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Migraine
    Start date: 2012-01-01

Other drugs received by patient: Losartan Potassium



Possible Imitrex side effects in

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-04

Patient:

Reactions: Dyspepsia, Gastrooesophageal Reflux Disease

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Baclofen

Betaseron

Imitrex

Meloxicam

Oxybutynin

Prilosec
    Administration route: Oral

Testim

Tizanidine Hydrochloride

Wellbutrin XL

Zocor
    Administration route: Oral



Possible Imitrex side effects in female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-02

Patient: female

Reactions: Migraine, Vomiting, Dehydration, Insomnia

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Imitrex



Possible Imitrex side effects in female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-07-30

Patient: female

Reactions: Drug Ineffective, Mastication Disorder, Paraesthesia

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Imitrex
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Migraine

Sumatriptan Succinate
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Migraine



Possible Imitrex 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:
Imitrex
    Dosage: 100mg see dosage text
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Migraine

Sumatriptan
    Indication: Migraine
    Start date: 1999-01-01

Other drugs received by patient: Topamax; Neurontin; Inderal



Possible Imitrex side effects in 59 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-07-30

Patient: 59 year old female

Reactions: Migraine, Drug Ineffective, Epigastric Discomfort, Nausea, Urinary Retention, Asthenia, Muscle Tightness

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Imitrex
    Dosage: 50mg as required
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Migraine
    Start date: 1986-01-01

Unspecified Medication
    Indication: Migraine

Other drugs received by patient: Vicodin; Digestive Enzyme; Aspirin



Possible Imitrex side effects in 69 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-07-30

Patient: 69 year old female

Reactions: Performance Status Decreased, Movement Disorder, Product Quality Issue, Pain in Extremity, Nausea, Swollen Tongue, Somnolence, Paraesthesia, Fatigue, Palpitations, Oedema Peripheral, Feeling Drunk, Asthenia, Influenza Like Illness

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Imitrex
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Migraine

Imitrex

Treximet
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Migraine

Other drugs received by patient: Pravastatin; Protonix; Synthroid; Tricor; Aspirin



Possible Imitrex side effects in female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-07-30

Patient: female

Reactions: Hypogeusia, Hyposmia, Loose Tooth, Tooth Disorder

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Imitrex

Other drugs received by patient: Ibuprofen



Possible Imitrex side effects in 51 year old male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-07-30

Patient: 51 year old male

Reactions: Migraine, Drug Ineffective

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Imitrex



Possible Imitrex side effects in male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-07-30

Patient: male

Reactions: Drug Ineffective, Drug Administration Error, Drug Prescribing Error

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Imitrex

Other drugs received by patient: Beta Blocker; Warfarin Sodium; Lasix; Proair HFA; Benicar; Potassium Chloride



Possible Imitrex side effects in female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-07-30

Patient: female

Reactions: Vomiting, Throat Irritation, Drug Ineffective

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Imitrex
    Dosage: 1spr single dose
    Indication: Migraine
    Start date: 2012-05-23
    End date: 2012-05-23

Sumatriptan Succinate
    Dosage: 100mg unknown
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Migraine
    Start date: 2012-05-23



Possible Imitrex side effects in 61 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-07-30

Patient: 61 year old female

Reactions: Malaise, Sleep Disorder

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Imitrex
    Dosage: 50mg unknown
    Indication: Migraine
    Start date: 2010-01-01

Naproxen
    Dosage: 500mg unknown
    Indication: Migraine
    Start date: 2010-01-01



Possible Imitrex side effects in 57 year old female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-07-30

Patient: 57 year old female, weighing 72.7 kg (159.9 pounds)

Reactions: Drug Ineffective, Blood Calcium Increased, Headache

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Geodon
    Dosage: 60mgd per day
    Indication: Bipolar Disorder

Imitrex
    Dosage: 100mg as required
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Headache
    Start date: 2012-01-01

Naproxen (Aleve)
    Dosage: 220mg four times per day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Headache
    Start date: 2012-01-01

Unspecified Medication



Possible Imitrex side effects in female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-07-30

Patient: female

Reactions: Agitation, Dyspnoea, Vomiting, Nausea, Pain, Headache, Pyrexia, Disorientation, Stress, Malaise, Drug Administration Error

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Advair Diskus 100 / 50
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2010-04-12

Flonase
    Dosage: 50mcg unknown
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2010-06-17

Imitrex
    Dosage: 100mg variable dose
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2010-03-30



Possible Imitrex side effects in 35 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-07-30

Patient: 35 year old female

Reactions: Drug Ineffective

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Imitrex

Other drugs received by patient: NO Concurrent Medication



Possible Imitrex side effects in 23 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-07-30

Patient: 23 year old female

Reactions: Drug Ineffective, Immunology Test

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Imitrex

Other drugs received by patient: Topamax; TRI-Sprintec



Possible Imitrex side effects in 47 year old male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-07-30

Patient: 47 year old male

Reactions: Drug Ineffective

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Imitrex

Other drugs received by patient: Klonopin



Possible Imitrex side effects in 40 year old male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-07-30

Patient: 40 year old male

Reactions: Drug Ineffective

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Imitrex
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Cluster Headache
    Start date: 2008-01-01

Imitrex
    Dosage: 1spr as required
    Start date: 2008-01-01



Possible Imitrex side effects in female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-07-30

Patient: female

Reactions: Dizziness

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Imitrex



Possible Imitrex side effects in female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-07-30

Patient: female

Reactions: Drug Ineffective

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Imitrex



Possible Imitrex side effects in 32 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-07-30

Patient: 32 year old female

Reactions: Chest Discomfort, Nausea, Wheezing, Paraesthesia

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Imitrex

Other drugs received by patient: NO Concurrent Medication



Possible Imitrex side effects in female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-07-30

Patient: female

Reactions: Migraine, Pain, Headache

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Imitrex

Other drugs received by patient: Ventolin; Advair Diskus 100 / 50



Possible Imitrex side effects in female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-07-30

Patient: female

Reactions: Drug Administration Error

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Imitrex

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