Sumatriptan and Tension headache - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Tension headache 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 < 1 month also take Acetaminophen, and have Headache.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Tension headache 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 Tension headache?

Tension headache is found to be associated with 542 drugs and 964 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Tension headache.

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On Sep, 02, 2026

17,179 people reported to have side effects when taking Sumatriptan.
Among them, 42 people (0.24%) have Tension headache.

Could Sumatriptan cause Tension headache?

Among these 42 people:

How long have people been on Sumatriptan when they have Tension headache? *

What is the gender of people who have Tension headache when taking Sumatriptan? *

female: 88.1 %
male: 11.9 %

What is the age of people who have Tension headache when taking Sumatriptan? *

What are other drugs people take besides Sumatriptan? *

Acetaminophen: 14 people, 33.33%
Vitamin D3: 7 people, 16.67%
Topiramate: 7 people, 16.67%
Ibuprofen: 7 people, 16.67%
Ondansetron: 7 people, 16.67%
Zolmitriptan: 7 people, 16.67%
Celexa: 6 people, 14.29%
Nortriptyline Hydrochloride: 6 people, 14.29%
Nexium: 6 people, 14.29%
Gabapentin: 6 people, 14.29%

What are other side effects people have besides Tension headache? *

Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 11 people, 26.19%
Headache (pain in head): 10 people, 23.81%
Drug Ineffective: 10 people, 23.81%
Cough: 10 people, 23.81%
Depression: 9 people, 21.43%
Pain: 9 people, 21.43%
Impaired Healing: 9 people, 21.43%
Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes): 8 people, 19.05%
Chest Pain: 7 people, 16.67%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 7 people, 16.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Headache (pain in head): 8 people, 19.05%
Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 5 people, 11.90%
Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (reoccurrence of an inflammatory disease in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged): 5 people, 11.90%
Birth Control: 4 people, 9.52%
Asthma: 2 people, 4.76%
Breast Cyst: 2 people, 4.76%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 2 people, 4.76%
Eczema (patches of skin become rough and inflamed, with itching and bleeding blisters): 2 people, 4.76%
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness): 1 person, 2.38%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 1 person, 2.38%

* 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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