Zolmitriptan and Kidney stones - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Kidney stones is reported as a side effect among people who take Zolmitriptan (zolmitriptan), especially for people who are male, 30-39 old, also take Topiramate, and have Cataplexy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Kidney stones when taking Zolmitriptan. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 2,530 people who have side effects when taking Zolmitriptan from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Zolmitriptan?

Zolmitriptan has active ingredients of zolmitriptan. It is often used in migraine. eHealthMe is studying from 2,568 Zolmitriptan users. Check the latest studies of Zolmitriptan.

What is Kidney stones?

Kidney stones is found to be associated with 1,831 drugs and 2,124 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Kidney stones.

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On Sep, 02, 2026

2,530 people reported to have side effects when taking Zolmitriptan.
Among them, 18 people (0.71%) have Kidney stones.

Among these 18 people:

What is the gender of people who have Kidney stones when taking Zolmitriptan? *

female: 38.89 %
male: 61.11 %

What is the age of people who have Kidney stones when taking Zolmitriptan? *

What are other drugs people take besides Zolmitriptan? *

Topiramate: 5 people, 27.78%
Xyrem: 4 people, 22.22%
Symbicort: 3 people, 16.67%
Nuvigil: 3 people, 16.67%
Cosentyx: 3 people, 16.67%
Proair Hfa: 3 people, 16.67%
Tamsulosin: 3 people, 16.67%
Flonase Allergy Relief: 3 people, 16.67%
Naproxen: 2 people, 11.11%
Omeprazole: 2 people, 11.11%

What are other side effects people have besides Kidney stones? *

Drug Ineffective: 5 people, 27.78%
Weight Decreased: 3 people, 16.67%
Weakness: 3 people, 16.67%
Haematochezia (passage of stools containing blood): 3 people, 16.67%
General Physical Health Deterioration (weak health status): 3 people, 16.67%
Gastrointestinal Motility Disorder (abnormal intestinal contractions): 3 people, 16.67%
Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage (bleeding gastrointestinal tract): 3 people, 16.67%
Gastric Ulcer (stomach ulcer): 3 people, 16.67%
Fainting (loss of consciousness and postural tone): 3 people, 16.67%
Enteritis (inflammation of the small intestine): 3 people, 16.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 4 people, 22.22%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 4 people, 22.22%
Psoriatic Arthropathy (inflammation of the skin and joints with kin condition which typically causes patches (plaques) of red, scaly skin to develop): 3 people, 16.67%
Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin): 3 people, 16.67%
Urinary Tract Infection: 1 person, 5.56%
Pain: 1 person, 5.56%
Headache (pain in head): 1 person, 5.56%
Flank Pain (a distressing sensation experienced around the lower back and the upper abdomen): 1 person, 5.56%
Drowsiness: 1 person, 5.56%
Bacterial Infection: 1 person, 5.56%

* 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 zolmitriptan (the active ingredients of Zolmitriptan) and Zolmitriptan (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).

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