Sumatriptan and Gallbladder attack - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Gallbladder attack is reported as a side effect among people who take Sumatriptan (sumatriptan succinate), especially for people who are female, 30-39 old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Ibuprofen, and have Birth control.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Gallbladder attack 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 18,158 Sumatriptan users. Check the latest studies of Sumatriptan.

What is Gallbladder attack?

Gallbladder attack (gallstones, gallbladder disease and gallbladder pain) is found to be associated with 654 drugs and 974 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Gallbladder attack.

On Oct, 14, 2025

17,179 people reported to have side effects when taking Sumatriptan.
Among them, 12 people (0.07%) have Gallbladder attack.

Could Sumatriptan cause Gallbladder attack?

Among these 12 people:

How long have people been on Sumatriptan when they have Gallbladder attack? *

What is the gender of people who have Gallbladder attack when taking Sumatriptan? *

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Gallbladder attack when taking Sumatriptan? *

What are other drugs people take besides Sumatriptan? *

Ibuprofen: 7 people, 58.33%
Yaz: 6 people, 50.00%
Yasmin: 6 people, 50.00%
Amoxicillin: 6 people, 50.00%
Hydrocodone Bitartrate And Acetaminophen: 5 people, 41.67%
Maxalt: 4 people, 33.33%
Imitrex: 4 people, 33.33%
Ofloxacin: 4 people, 33.33%
Fluconazole: 4 people, 33.33%
Effexor: 4 people, 33.33%

What are other side effects people have besides Gallbladder attack? *

Gallstones (stone formation by bile component): 9 people, 75.00%
Cholecystitis Chronic (long lasting infection of gallbladder): 9 people, 75.00%
Abdominal Discomfort: 6 people, 50.00%
Abdominal Pain Upper: 6 people, 50.00%
Fat Intolerance (inability to use fat by digestive system): 4 people, 33.33%
Abdominal Tenderness: 4 people, 33.33%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 4 people, 33.33%
Cholesterosis (abnormal deposition of cholesterol in tissues): 3 people, 25.00%
Hot Flush (sudden feelings of heat): 2 people, 16.67%
High Blood Cholesterol: 2 people, 16.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Nausea And Vomiting: 1 person, 8.33%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 1 person, 8.33%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 1 person, 8.33%
Headache (pain in head): 1 person, 8.33%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 1 person, 8.33%
Depression: 1 person, 8.33%
Birth Control: 1 person, 8.33%

* 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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