Sumatriptan and Bleeding disorders - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Bleeding disorders is reported as a side effect among people who take Sumatriptan (sumatriptan succinate), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Ciprofloxacin, and have Pneumonia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Bleeding disorders when taking Sumatriptan. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 17,179 people who have side effects when taking Sumatriptan from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Sumatriptan?

Sumatriptan has active ingredients of sumatriptan succinate. It is often used in migraine. eHealthMe is studying from 18,159 Sumatriptan users. Check the latest studies of Sumatriptan.

What is Bleeding disorders?

Bleeding disorders is found to be associated with 1,192 drugs and 1,649 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Bleeding disorders.

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On Aug, 27, 2026

17,179 people reported to have side effects when taking Sumatriptan.
Among them, 11 people (0.06%) have Bleeding disorders.

Could Sumatriptan cause Bleeding disorders?

Among these 11 people:

How long have people been on Sumatriptan when they have Bleeding disorders? *

What is the gender of people who have Bleeding disorders when taking Sumatriptan? *

female: 60 %
male: 40 %

What is the age of people who have Bleeding disorders when taking Sumatriptan? *

What are other drugs people take besides Sumatriptan? *

What are other side effects people have besides Bleeding disorders? *

Hepatitis Fulminant (life-threatening condition defined by significantly impaired liver function): 4 people, 36.36%
Death: 4 people, 36.36%
Ascites (accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity): 4 people, 36.36%
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 4 people, 36.36%
Rectal Haemorrhage (bleeding from anus): 4 people, 36.36%
White Blood Cell Count Decreased: 3 people, 27.27%
Blood Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Decreased: 3 people, 27.27%
Blood Prolactin Increased: 3 people, 27.27%
Blood Phosphorus Increased: 3 people, 27.27%
Blood Osmolarity Increased: 3 people, 27.27%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pneumonia: 4 people, 36.36%
Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinaemia (cancer affects small lymphocytes (white blood cells)): 3 people, 27.27%
Thymoma (a tumour originating from the epithelial cells of the thymus): 3 people, 27.27%
Pneumonia Pneumococcal (pneumococcal pneumonia is a common but serious infection and inflammation of the lungs): 3 people, 27.27%
Myasthenia Gravis (a chronic condition that causes muscles to tire and weaken easily): 3 people, 27.27%
Metastases To Pleura (cancer spreads to pleura): 3 people, 27.27%
Heart Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing): 3 people, 27.27%
Respiratory Tract Carcinoma In Situ (primary stage cancer just started without any lymph node involvement): 2 people, 18.18%
Premenstrual Syndrome: 2 people, 18.18%
Dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation): 2 people, 18.18%

* 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 sumatriptan succinate (the active ingredients of Sumatriptan) and Sumatriptan (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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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