Maxalt and Drug dependence - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug dependence is reported as a side effect among people who take Maxalt (rizatriptan benzoate), especially for people who are female, 30-39 old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Neurontin, and have Pain.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Drug dependence 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 12,754 Maxalt users. Check the latest studies of Maxalt.

What is Drug dependence?

Drug dependence is found to be associated with 1,255 drugs and 1,139 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Drug dependence.

On Aug, 04, 2026

11,566 people reported to have side effects when taking Maxalt.
Among them, 64 people (0.55%) have Drug dependence.

Among these 64 people:

How long have people been on Maxalt when they have Drug dependence? *

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

female: 88.71 %
male: 11.29 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Maxalt? *

What are other side effects people have besides Drug dependence? *

Headache (pain in head): 37 people, 57.81%
Drug Withdrawal Syndrome (interfere with normal social, occupational, or other functioning. are not due to another medical condition, drug use, or discontinuation): 28 people, 43.75%
Depression: 25 people, 39.06%
Pain: 24 people, 37.50%
Vision Blurred: 24 people, 37.50%
Urination - Painful: 23 people, 35.94%
Joint Pain: 22 people, 34.38%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 20 people, 31.25%
Stress And Anxiety: 20 people, 31.25%
Bipolar I Disorder (mood disorder that is characterized by at least one manic or mixed episode): 20 people, 31.25%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pain: 24 people, 37.50%
Headache (pain in head): 11 people, 17.19%
Stress And Anxiety: 9 people, 14.06%
Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 9 people, 14.06%
Sleep Disorder: 8 people, 12.50%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 5 people, 7.81%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 4 people, 6.25%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 3 people, 4.69%
Depression: 2 people, 3.12%
Agoraphobia (extreme or irrational fear of crowded spaces or enclosed public places): 2 people, 3.12%

* 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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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