Butrans and Fluid retention - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Fluid retention is reported as a side effect among people who take Butrans (buprenorphine), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Celebrex, and have Rheumatoid arthritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Fluid retention when taking Butrans. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 63,939 people who have side effects when taking Butrans from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Butrans?

Butrans has active ingredients of buprenorphine. It is often used in pain. eHealthMe is studying from 64,148 Butrans users. Check the latest studies of Butrans.

What is Fluid retention?

Fluid retention (an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the blood) is found to be associated with 1,702 drugs and 2,445 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Fluid retention.

On Jul, 27, 2026

63,939 people reported to have side effects when taking Butrans.
Among them, 35 people (0.05%) have Fluid retention.

Among these 35 people:

How long have people been on Butrans when they have Fluid retention? *

What is the gender of people who have Fluid retention when taking Butrans? *

female: 85.71 %
male: 14.29 %

What is the age of people who have Fluid retention when taking Butrans? *

What are other drugs people take besides Butrans? *

What are other side effects people have besides Fluid retention? *

Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 9 people, 25.71%
Weight Increased: 8 people, 22.86%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 7 people, 20.00%
Rashes (redness): 7 people, 20.00%
Dizziness: 7 people, 20.00%
Peripheral Swelling: 7 people, 20.00%
Oedema (fluid collection in tissue): 6 people, 17.14%
Pain In Extremity: 6 people, 17.14%
Respiratory Disorder (respiratory disease): 6 people, 17.14%
High Blood Pressure: 6 people, 17.14%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 6 people, 17.14%
Joint Pain: 5 people, 14.29%
Hypersensitivity: 4 people, 11.43%
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (primary high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of your heart): 4 people, 11.43%
Poor Quality Sleep: 4 people, 11.43%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 4 people, 11.43%
Stress And Anxiety: 3 people, 8.57%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 3 people, 8.57%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 3 people, 8.57%
Muscle Aches (muscle pain): 3 people, 8.57%

* 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 buprenorphine (the active ingredients of Butrans) and Butrans (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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