Zecuity, a transdermal sumatriptan patch has been reported to cause skin burns and scarring, according to the FDA. The FDA has started an investigation, but the manufacturer, Teva Pharmaceuticals has decided to pull the product off the market.
This is not a major loss for migraine sufferers since we now have four other ways to deliver sumatriptan (Imitrex) – tablet, injection, nasal spray, and nasal powder.
