Sumatriptan and Zelnorm drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Sumatriptan (sumatriptan succinate) and Zelnorm (tegaserod maleate). Common drug interactions include drug ineffective among females and abdominal pain among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Sumatriptan and Zelnorm. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 13 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 Zelnorm?

Zelnorm has active ingredients of tegaserod maleate. eHealthMe is studying from 7,261 Zelnorm users. Check the latest studies of Zelnorm.



On Jul, 17, 2026

13 people who take Sumatriptan and Zelnorm together, and have interactions are studied.

Sumatriptan and Zelnorm drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Sumatriptan and Zelnorm, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Drug ineffective
  2. Intervertebral disc protrusion (spinal disc protrusion)
  3. Neuralgia (pain in one or more nerves)
  4. Muscle spasms (muscle contraction)
  5. Sjogren's syndrome (a disease that causes dryness in the mouth and eyes)
  6. Depressed mood
  7. Gastrointestinal infection (infection of stomach and intestine)
  8. Pain
  9. Abnormal faeces (abnormal stool)
  10. Anxiety

male:

  1. Abdominal pain
  2. Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water)
  3. Blood alkaline phosphatase increased
  4. Blood bilirubin increased
  5. Blood creatinine increased
  6. Blood lactate dehydrogenase increased
  7. Hepatic failure (liver failure)
  8. Hepatitis (inflammation of the liver)
  9. Hepatocellular damage (liver damage)
  10. Pancreatitis (inflammation of pancreas)

What are the common drug interactions of Sumatriptan and Zelnorm, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

n/a

40-49:

  1. Abdominal pain
  2. Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water)
  3. Diarrhoea
  4. Dry mouth
  5. Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
  6. Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure)
  7. Renal failure acute (rapid kidney dysfunction)
  8. Vomiting
  9. Alanine aminotransferase increased
  10. Aspartate aminotransferase increased

50-59:

  1. Blood pressure fluctuation
  2. Dry eye (lack of adequate tears)
  3. Heart rate decreased
  4. Muscle spasms (muscle contraction)
  5. Drug ineffective
  6. Intervertebral disc protrusion (spinal disc protrusion)
  7. Neuralgia (pain in one or more nerves)
  8. Sjogren's syndrome (a disease that causes dryness in the mouth and eyes)

60+:

  1. Abnormal faeces (abnormal stool)
  2. Change of bowel habit
  3. Gastrointestinal motility disorder (abnormal intestinal contractions)
  4. Haemorrhoids (a swollen vein or group of veins in the region of the anus)
  5. Painful defaecation
  6. Rectal haemorrhage (bleeding from anus)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Insomnia (sleeplessness): 9 people, 69.23%
  2. Impaired Gastric Emptying: 2 people, 15.38%
  3. Headache (pain in head): 1 person, 7.69%
  4. Constipation: 1 person, 7.69%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-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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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on sumatriptan succinate and tegaserod maleate (the active ingredients of Sumatriptan and Zelnorm, respectively), and Sumatriptan and Zelnorm (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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