Maxalt and Thyroid function test abnormal - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Thyroid function test abnormal is reported as a side effect among people who take Maxalt (rizatriptan benzoate), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 5 - 10 years also take Synthroid, and have Gastroesophageal reflux disease.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Thyroid function test abnormal 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 Thyroid function test abnormal?

Thyroid function test abnormal is found to be associated with 1,652 drugs and 1,598 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Thyroid function test abnormal.

On Apr, 22, 2026

11,566 people reported to have side effects when taking Maxalt.
Among them, 28 people (0.24%) have Thyroid function test abnormal.

Could Maxalt cause Thyroid function test abnormal?

Among these 28 people:

How long have people been on Maxalt when they have Thyroid function test abnormal? *

What is the gender of people who have Thyroid function test abnormal when taking Maxalt? *

female: 92.31 %
male: 7.69 %

What is the age of people who have Thyroid function test abnormal when taking Maxalt? *

What are other drugs people take besides Maxalt? *

What are other side effects people have besides Thyroid function test abnormal? *

Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 8 people, 28.57%
Drug Ineffective: 7 people, 25.00%
Joint Pain: 7 people, 25.00%
Fall: 7 people, 25.00%
Thyroid Mass: 6 people, 21.43%
Rotator Cuff Syndrome (a spectrum of conditions affecting the rotator cuff tendons of the shoulder): 6 people, 21.43%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 6 people, 21.43%
Urinary Tract Infection: 6 people, 21.43%
Pain In Extremity: 6 people, 21.43%
Muscle Aches (muscle pain): 6 people, 21.43%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 7 people, 25.00%
Asthma: 6 people, 21.43%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 6 people, 21.43%
High Blood Pressure: 6 people, 21.43%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 5 people, 17.86%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 4 people, 14.29%
Pain: 4 people, 14.29%
Irritable Bowel Syndrome: 4 people, 14.29%
Joint Pain: 4 people, 14.29%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 4 people, 14.29%

* 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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