Maxalt and Concussion - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Concussion is reported as a side effect among people who take Maxalt (rizatriptan benzoate), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, also take Vitamin D3, and have Narcolepsy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Concussion when taking Maxalt. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 11,566 people who have side effects when taking Maxalt from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Maxalt?

Maxalt has active ingredients of rizatriptan benzoate. It is often used in migraine. eHealthMe is studying from 12,753 Maxalt users. Check the latest studies of Maxalt.

What is Concussion?

Concussion (short loss of normal brain function in response to a head injury) is found to be associated with 792 drugs and 778 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Concussion.

On Feb, 13, 2026

11,566 people reported to have side effects when taking Maxalt.
Among them, 25 people (0.22%) have Concussion.

Among these 25 people:

What is the gender of people who have Concussion when taking Maxalt? *

female: 79.17 %
male: 20.83 %

What is the age of people who have Concussion when taking Maxalt? *

What are other drugs people take besides Maxalt? *

What are other side effects people have besides Concussion? *

Fall: 21 people, 84.00%
Headache (pain in head): 10 people, 40.00%
Head Injury: 9 people, 36.00%
Dizziness: 9 people, 36.00%
Pain: 8 people, 32.00%
Loss Of Consciousness: 8 people, 32.00%
Stress And Anxiety: 7 people, 28.00%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 7 people, 28.00%
Urinary Tract Infection: 7 people, 28.00%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 6 people, 24.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 10 people, 40.00%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 7 people, 28.00%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 4 people, 16.00%
Drowsiness: 4 people, 16.00%
Constipation: 4 people, 16.00%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 4 people, 16.00%
Stress And Anxiety: 4 people, 16.00%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 2 people, 8.00%
Hypersensitivity: 2 people, 8.00%
Epilepsy (common and diverse set of chronic neurological disorders characterized by seizures): 2 people, 8.00%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on rizatriptan benzoate (the active ingredients of Maxalt) and Maxalt (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.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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