Buprenorphine and Impaired work ability - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Impaired work ability is reported as a side effect among people who take Buprenorphine (buprenorphine), especially for people who are male, 50-59 old, also take Oxycontin, and have Pain.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Impaired work ability when taking Buprenorphine. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 8,918 people who have side effects when taking Buprenorphine from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Buprenorphine?

Buprenorphine has active ingredients of buprenorphine. It is often used in opioid intoxication. eHealthMe is studying from 9,053 Buprenorphine users. Check the latest studies of Buprenorphine.

What is Impaired work ability?

Impaired work ability is found to be associated with 1,018 drugs and 1,137 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Impaired work ability.

On Jul, 10, 2026

8,918 people reported to have side effects when taking Buprenorphine.
Among them, 20 people (0.22%) have Impaired work ability.

Could Buprenorphine cause Impaired work ability?

Among these 20 people:

What is the gender of people who have Impaired work ability when taking Buprenorphine? *

female: 23.53 %
male: 76.47 %

What is the age of people who have Impaired work ability when taking Buprenorphine? *

What are other drugs people take besides Buprenorphine? *

Oxycontin: 13 people, 65.00%
Dilaudid: 9 people, 45.00%
Hydrocodone Bitartrate And Acetaminophen: 6 people, 30.00%
Ms Contin: 5 people, 25.00%
Butrans: 4 people, 20.00%
Suboxone: 4 people, 20.00%
Oxycodone And Acetaminophen: 3 people, 15.00%
Darvocet: 2 people, 10.00%
Levaquin: 2 people, 10.00%
Nasonex: 2 people, 10.00%

What are other side effects people have besides Impaired work ability? *

Drug Dependence: 12 people, 60.00%
Depression: 8 people, 40.00%
Overdose: 8 people, 40.00%
Stress And Anxiety: 7 people, 35.00%
Panic Disorder: 5 people, 25.00%
Drug Withdrawal Syndrome (interfere with normal social, occupational, or other functioning. are not due to another medical condition, drug use, or discontinuation): 5 people, 25.00%
Diarrhea: 4 people, 20.00%
Depressed Mood: 3 people, 15.00%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 3 people, 15.00%
Nausea And Vomiting: 3 people, 15.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pain: 3 people, 15.00%
Pain In Extremity: 2 people, 10.00%
Drug Dependence: 2 people, 10.00%
Withdrawal Syndrome (a discontinuation syndrome is a set of symptoms occurred due to discontinuation of substance): 1 person, 5.00%
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (an autoimmune disease, which means the body's immune system mistakenly, attacks healthy tissue): 1 person, 5.00%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 1 person, 5.00%
Breakthrough Pain: 1 person, 5.00%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Impaired work ability (1,137 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on buprenorphine (the active ingredients of Buprenorphine) and Buprenorphine (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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