Sumatriptan and Liver function test abnormal - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Liver function test abnormal is reported as a side effect among people who take Sumatriptan (sumatriptan succinate), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Methotrexate, and have Rheumatoid arthritis.

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

Liver function test abnormal is found to be associated with 1,502 drugs and 1,962 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Liver function test abnormal.

On Jul, 10, 2026

17,179 people reported to have side effects when taking Sumatriptan.
Among them, 19 people (0.11%) have Liver function test abnormal.

Could Sumatriptan cause Liver function test abnormal?

Among these 19 people:

How long have people been on Sumatriptan when they have Liver function test abnormal? *

What is the gender of people who have Liver function test abnormal when taking Sumatriptan? *

female: 94.74 %
male: 5.26 %

What is the age of people who have Liver function test abnormal when taking Sumatriptan? *

What are other drugs people take besides Sumatriptan? *

Atenolol: 5 people, 26.32%
Methotrexate: 5 people, 26.32%
Effexor: 4 people, 21.05%
Ultram: 4 people, 21.05%
Benadryl: 4 people, 21.05%
Magnesium: 3 people, 15.79%
Ibrance: 3 people, 15.79%
Synthroid: 3 people, 15.79%
Propranolol Hydrochloride: 3 people, 15.79%
Ambien: 3 people, 15.79%

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

White Blood Cell Count Decreased: 5 people, 26.32%
Blood Alkaline Phosphatase Increased: 5 people, 26.32%
Joint Pain: 5 people, 26.32%
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 4 people, 21.05%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 4 people, 21.05%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 4 people, 21.05%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 4 people, 21.05%
Depression: 4 people, 21.05%
Deep Venous Thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis): 4 people, 21.05%
Blood Glucose Increased: 4 people, 21.05%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 4 people, 21.05%
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (primary high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of your heart): 3 people, 15.79%
Discomfort: 2 people, 10.53%
Ovarian Cancer (cancer of ovary): 2 people, 10.53%
Neoplasm Malignant (cancer tumour): 2 people, 10.53%
Breast Cancer: 2 people, 10.53%
Breast Cancer Metastatic: 2 people, 10.53%
Hot Flush (sudden feelings of heat): 2 people, 10.53%
Granulocyte Count Decreased: 2 people, 10.53%
Ulcerative Colitis (inflammatory bowel disease (ibd). it causes swelling, ulcerations, and loss of function of the large intestine): 1 person, 5.26%

* 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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