Nurtec odt and Muscle spasms - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Muscle spasms is reported as a side effect among people who take Nurtec odt (rimegepant sulfate), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Emgality, and have Migraine.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Muscle spasms when taking Nurtec odt. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 9,149 people who have side effects when taking Nurtec odt from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Nurtec odt?

Nurtec odt has active ingredients of rimegepant sulfate. eHealthMe is studying from 9,221 Nurtec odt users. Check the latest studies of Nurtec odt.

What is Muscle spasms?

Muscle spasms (muscle contraction) is found to be associated with 2,670 drugs and 3,100 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Muscle spasms.

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On Aug, 20, 2026

9,149 people reported to have side effects when taking Nurtec odt.
Among them, 61 people (0.67%) have Muscle spasms.

Could Nurtec odt cause Muscle spasms?

Among these 61 people:

How long have people been on Nurtec odt when they have Muscle spasms? *

  • < 1 month: 75.0 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 12.5 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 12.5 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 0.0 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 0.0 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 0.0 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

What is the gender of people who have Muscle spasms when taking Nurtec odt? *

  • female: 85.96 %
  • male: 14.04 %

What is the age of people who have Muscle spasms when taking Nurtec odt? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 2.44 %
  • 20-29: 7.32 %
  • 30-39: 17.07 %
  • 40-49: 29.27 %
  • 50-59: 24.39 %
  • 60+: 19.51 %

What are other drugs people take besides Nurtec odt? *

  1. Emgality: 17 people, 27.87%
  2. Vitamin D3: 14 people, 22.95%
  3. Xyrem: 9 people, 14.75%
  4. Gabapentin: 8 people, 13.11%
  5. Adderall: 8 people, 13.11%
  6. Albuterol Sulfate: 8 people, 13.11%
  7. Aimovig: 7 people, 11.48%
  8. Miralax: 6 people, 9.84%
  9. Prednisone: 6 people, 9.84%
  10. Topiramate: 6 people, 9.84%

What are other side effects people have besides Muscle spasms? *

  1. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 15 people, 24.59%
  2. Dizziness: 13 people, 21.31%
  3. Migraine (headache): 10 people, 16.39%
  4. Diarrhea: 8 people, 13.11%
  5. Drug Ineffective: 7 people, 11.48%
  6. Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 7 people, 11.48%
  7. Pain: 6 people, 9.84%
  8. Nausea And Vomiting: 6 people, 9.84%
  9. Fall: 6 people, 9.84%
  10. Gastric Ulcer (stomach ulcer): 5 people, 8.20%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Migraine (headache): 33 people, 54.10%
  2. Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 10 people, 16.39%
  3. Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 8 people, 13.11%
  4. Drowsiness: 5 people, 8.20%
  5. Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 4 people, 6.56%
  6. Short-Bowel Syndrome (a condition in which the body cannot absorb enough fluids and nutrients because part of the small intestine is missing): 3 people, 4.92%
  7. High Blood Cholesterol: 3 people, 4.92%
  8. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (an autoimmune disease, which means the body's immune system mistakenly, attacks healthy tissue): 2 people, 3.28%
  9. Basilar Migraine (migraine with neurological symptoms related to the brain stem or with neurological symptoms on both sides of the body): 2 people, 3.28%
  10. Pain: 2 people, 3.28%

* 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 rimegepant sulfate (the active ingredients of Nurtec odt) and Nurtec odt (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.

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