Imitrex and Cholecystitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Cholecystitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Imitrex (sumatriptan succinate), especially for people who are female, 30-39 old, have been taking the drug for 6 - 12 months also take Yaz, and have Birth control.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Cholecystitis when taking Imitrex. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 15,815 people who have side effects when taking Imitrex from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Imitrex?

Imitrex has active ingredients of sumatriptan succinate. It is often used in migraine. eHealthMe is studying from 17,149 Imitrex users. Check the latest studies of Imitrex.

What is Cholecystitis?

Cholecystitis (infection of gallbladder) is found to be associated with 1,173 drugs and 1,218 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Cholecystitis.

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On Aug, 27, 2026

15,815 people reported to have side effects when taking Imitrex.
Among them, 62 people (0.39%) have Cholecystitis.

Could Imitrex cause Cholecystitis?

Among these 62 people:

How long have people been on Imitrex when they have Cholecystitis? *

  • < 1 month: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 0.0 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 66.67 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 0.0 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 33.33 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 0.0 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

What is the gender of people who have Cholecystitis when taking Imitrex? *

  • female: 100 %
  • male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Cholecystitis when taking Imitrex? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 5.66 %
  • 20-29: 39.62 %
  • 30-39: 41.51 %
  • 40-49: 5.66 %
  • 50-59: 3.77 %
  • 60+: 3.77 %

What are other drugs people take besides Imitrex? *

  1. Yaz: 35 people, 56.45%
  2. Yasmin: 23 people, 37.10%
  3. Albuterol: 17 people, 27.42%
  4. Naproxen: 12 people, 19.35%
  5. Synthroid: 11 people, 17.74%
  6. Ibuprofen: 11 people, 17.74%
  7. Pulmicort: 10 people, 16.13%
  8. Azithromycin: 10 people, 16.13%
  9. Prednisone: 9 people, 14.52%
  10. Nexium: 9 people, 14.52%

What are other side effects people have besides Cholecystitis? *

  1. Gallstones (stone formation by bile component): 22 people, 35.48%
  2. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 22 people, 35.48%
  3. Abdominal Pain Upper: 21 people, 33.87%
  4. Pain: 20 people, 32.26%
  5. Abdominal Pain: 19 people, 30.65%
  6. Injury: 14 people, 22.58%
  7. Stress And Anxiety: 12 people, 19.35%
  8. Gallbladder Disorder: 11 people, 17.74%
  9. Nausea And Vomiting: 11 people, 17.74%
  10. Diarrhea: 10 people, 16.13%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Birth Control: 16 people, 25.81%
  2. Premenstrual Syndrome: 11 people, 17.74%
  3. Pain: 9 people, 14.52%
  4. Depression: 8 people, 12.90%
  5. Acne (skin problems that cause pimples): 6 people, 9.68%
  6. Viral Infection: 4 people, 6.45%
  7. Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 3 people, 4.84%
  8. Menstrual Disorder (disease of menstrual cycle): 3 people, 4.84%
  9. Multiple Allergies (allergy to multiple agents): 3 people, 4.84%
  10. Sleep Disorder: 3 people, 4.84%

* 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 (the active ingredients of Imitrex) and Imitrex (the brand name). 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.

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