Sumatriptan and Nuvaring drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Sumatriptan (sumatriptan succinate) and Nuvaring (ethinyl estradiol; etonogestrel). Common drug interactions include depression among females.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Sumatriptan and Nuvaring. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 50 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Sumatriptan?
Sumatriptan has active ingredients of sumatriptan succinate. It is often used in migraine. eHealthMe is studying from 18,159 Sumatriptan users. Check the latest studies of Sumatriptan.
What is Nuvaring?
Nuvaring has active ingredients of ethinyl estradiol; etonogestrel. It is often used in birth control. eHealthMe is studying from 28,730 Nuvaring users. Check the latest studies of Nuvaring.
50 people who take Sumatriptan and Nuvaring together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Sumatriptan and Nuvaring, by gender? *:
female:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Haematocrit decreased
- Haematoma (collection of blood outside the blood vessels)
- Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure)
- Vaginal haemorrhage (vaginal bleeding)
- Seroma (a tumour like collection of serum in the tissues)
- Skin discolouration (change of skin colour)
- Haemoglobin decreased
- Heart rate increased
male:
n/a
What are the common drug interactions of Sumatriptan and Nuvaring, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:
0-1:
n/a
2-9:
n/a
10-19:
- Menometrorrhagia (a condition in which prolonged or excessive uterine bleeding occurs irregularly and more frequently than normal)
20-29:
- Urinary tract infection
- Uterine haemorrhage (uterine bleeding)
- Vaginal discharge
- Vulvovaginal pain
- Abdominal distension
- Cervical dysplasia (abnormal changes in the cells on the surface of the cervix)
- Haemorrhagic anaemia (anaemia due to excessive bleeding)
- Hypersensitivity
- Menorrhagia (an abnormally heavy bleeding and prolonged menstrual period at regular intervals)
- Pyrexia (fever)
30-39:
- Crying
- Depression
- Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
- Blood pressure increased
- Cellulitis (infection under the skin)
- Gastric bypass
- Hernia (hernia happens when part of an internal organ or tissue bulges through a weak area of muscle)
- Intestinal obstruction
- Pulmonary embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung)
40-49:
- Depression
- Insomnia (sleeplessness)
- Haematocrit decreased
- Haematoma (collection of blood outside the blood vessels)
- Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure)
- Vaginal haemorrhage (vaginal bleeding)
- Seroma (a tumour like collection of serum in the tissues)
- Skin discolouration (change of skin colour)
- Haemoglobin decreased
- Heart rate increased
50-59:
n/a
60+:
n/a
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
- Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 14 people, 28.00%
- Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 10 people, 20.00%
- Drowsiness: 6 people, 12.00%
- Thrombosis (formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel): 4 people, 8.00%
- Stroke (sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to a lack of oxygen): 4 people, 8.00%
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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Effectiveness of, side effects of, and alternative drugs to the 2 drugs:
- Sumatriptan (18,159 reports)
- Nuvaring (28,730 reports)
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zSub-studies by gender and age:
Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all side effects of Nuvaring:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all interactions between Sumatriptan and drugs from A to Z:
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zHow the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on sumatriptan succinate and ethinyl estradiol; etonogestrel (the active ingredients of Sumatriptan and Nuvaring, respectively), and Sumatriptan and Nuvaring (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.
How to use the study?
DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.
Who is eHealthMe?
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