Maxalt and Intervertebral disc degeneration - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Intervertebral disc degeneration 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 10+ years also take Allegra, and have Hypersensitivity.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Intervertebral disc degeneration 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 Intervertebral disc degeneration?

Intervertebral disc degeneration (spinal disc degeneration) is found to be associated with 1,318 drugs and 1,493 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Intervertebral disc degeneration.

On Jul, 13, 2026

11,566 people reported to have side effects when taking Maxalt.
Among them, 41 people (0.35%) have Intervertebral disc degeneration.

Could Maxalt cause Intervertebral disc degeneration?

Among these 41 people:

How long have people been on Maxalt when they have Intervertebral disc degeneration? *

What is the gender of people who have Intervertebral disc degeneration when taking Maxalt? *

female: 97.5 %
male: 2.5 %

What is the age of people who have Intervertebral disc degeneration when taking Maxalt? *

What are other drugs people take besides Maxalt? *

What are other side effects people have besides Intervertebral disc degeneration? *

Fall: 24 people, 58.54%
Intervertebral Disc Protrusion (spinal disc protrusion): 23 people, 56.10%
Joint Pain: 22 people, 53.66%
Headache (pain in head): 21 people, 51.22%
Nausea And Vomiting: 20 people, 48.78%
Back Pain: 20 people, 48.78%
Dizziness: 20 people, 48.78%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 19 people, 46.34%
Pain In Extremity: 19 people, 46.34%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 18 people, 43.90%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Hypersensitivity: 17 people, 41.46%
Pain: 16 people, 39.02%
High Blood Cholesterol: 14 people, 34.15%
Headache (pain in head): 14 people, 34.15%
Gastric Ulcer (stomach ulcer): 12 people, 29.27%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 12 people, 29.27%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 12 people, 29.27%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 9 people, 21.95%
Birth Control: 7 people, 17.07%
Cardiac Disorder: 7 people, 17.07%

* 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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