Maxalt and Ligament sprain - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Ligament sprain is reported as a side effect among people who take Maxalt (rizatriptan benzoate), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Fosamax, and have Osteoporosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Ligament sprain 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 Ligament sprain?

Ligament sprain (ligament stretched) is found to be associated with 958 drugs and 813 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Ligament sprain.

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On Aug, 26, 2026

11,566 people reported to have side effects when taking Maxalt.
Among them, 21 people (0.18%) have Ligament sprain.

Could Maxalt cause Ligament sprain?

Among these 21 people:

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

  • female: 82.35 %
  • male: 17.65 %

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

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

What are other drugs people take besides Maxalt? *

  1. Acetaminophen: 5 people, 23.81%
  2. Aspirin: 5 people, 23.81%
  3. Proair Hfa: 5 people, 23.81%
  4. Fosamax: 5 people, 23.81%
  5. Synthroid: 4 people, 19.05%
  6. Vitamin D3: 4 people, 19.05%
  7. Epinephrine: 4 people, 19.05%
  8. Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride: 4 people, 19.05%
  9. Singulair: 4 people, 19.05%
  10. Sodium Chloride: 4 people, 19.05%

What are other side effects people have besides Ligament sprain? *

  1. Headache (pain in head): 11 people, 52.38%
  2. Fall: 10 people, 47.62%
  3. Neck Pain: 8 people, 38.10%
  4. Back Pain: 7 people, 33.33%
  5. Chest Pain: 6 people, 28.57%
  6. Bursitis (inflammation of a bursa, typically one in the knee, elbow, or shoulder): 6 people, 28.57%
  7. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 5 people, 23.81%
  8. Broken Bone: 5 people, 23.81%
  9. Pain In Extremity: 5 people, 23.81%
  10. Road Traffic Accident: 5 people, 23.81%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 5 people, 23.81%
  2. Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal): 4 people, 19.05%
  3. Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 4 people, 19.05%
  4. Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 4 people, 19.05%
  5. Stress And Anxiety: 2 people, 9.52%
  6. Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 2 people, 9.52%
  7. Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 2 people, 9.52%
  8. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness): 2 people, 9.52%
  9. Immunodeficiency: 2 people, 9.52%
  10. Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 2 people, 9.52%

* 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 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?

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