Maxalt and Pharyngeal oedema - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Pharyngeal oedema is reported as a side effect among people who take Maxalt (rizatriptan benzoate), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, also take Vagifem, and have Infection.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Pharyngeal oedema 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 Pharyngeal oedema?

Pharyngeal oedema (abnormal accumulation of fluid in the cavities and intercellular spaces of the pharyngeal) is found to be associated with 986 drugs and 1,209 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Pharyngeal oedema.



On Jul, 15, 2026

11,566 people reported to have side effects when taking Maxalt.
Among them, 19 people (0.16%) have Pharyngeal oedema.

Could Maxalt cause Pharyngeal oedema?

Among these 19 people:

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

  • female: 100 %
  • male: 0.0 %

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

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 15.79 %
  • 30-39: 10.53 %
  • 40-49: 21.05 %
  • 50-59: 36.84 %
  • 60+: 15.79 %

What are other drugs people take besides Maxalt? *

  1. Zofran: 5 people, 26.32%
  2. Ivabradine Hydrochloride: 5 people, 26.32%
  3. Vagifem: 5 people, 26.32%
  4. Acetylsalicylic Acid: 4 people, 21.05%
  5. Ciclosporin: 4 people, 21.05%
  6. Probiotics: 3 people, 15.79%
  7. Relpax: 3 people, 15.79%
  8. Nortriptyline Hydrochloride: 3 people, 15.79%
  9. Singulair: 3 people, 15.79%
  10. Tegretol-Xr: 3 people, 15.79%

What are other side effects people have besides Pharyngeal oedema? *

  1. Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 12 people, 63.16%
  2. Urticaria (rash of round, red welts on the skin that itch intensely): 8 people, 42.11%
  3. Asthma: 7 people, 36.84%
  4. Angioedema (rapid swelling of the dermis): 5 people, 26.32%
  5. Itching: 5 people, 26.32%
  6. Chest Pain: 5 people, 26.32%
  7. Throat Tightness: 4 people, 21.05%
  8. Skin Burning Sensation: 3 people, 15.79%
  9. Pain In Extremity: 3 people, 15.79%
  10. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 3 people, 15.79%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Spinal Pain (pain in spine): 5 people, 26.32%
  2. Pain In Extremity: 5 people, 26.32%
  3. Infection: 5 people, 26.32%
  4. Asthma: 3 people, 15.79%
  5. Stress And Anxiety: 1 person, 5.26%
  6. Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 1 person, 5.26%
  7. Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 1 person, 5.26%
  8. Headache (pain in head): 1 person, 5.26%
  9. Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 1 person, 5.26%
  10. Dry Eye Syndrome: 1 person, 5.26%

* 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?

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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