Co-codamol and Gait disturbance - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Gait disturbance is reported as a side effect among people who take Co-codamol (acetaminophen; codeine phosphate), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Alendronic Acid, and have Osteoporosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Gait disturbance when taking Co-codamol. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 1,873 people who have side effects when taking Co-codamol from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Co-codamol?

Co-codamol has active ingredients of acetaminophen; codeine phosphate. It is often used in pain. eHealthMe is studying from 2,364 Co-codamol users. Check the latest studies of Co-codamol.

What is Gait disturbance?

Gait disturbance is found to be associated with 2,809 drugs and 3,671 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Gait disturbance.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

1,873 people reported to have side effects when taking Co-codamol.
Among them, 22 people (1.17%) have Gait disturbance.

Could Co-codamol cause Gait disturbance?

Among these 22 people:

What is the gender of people who have Gait disturbance when taking Co-codamol? *

female: 77.27 %
male: 22.73 %

What is the age of people who have Gait disturbance when taking Co-codamol? *

What are other drugs people take besides Co-codamol? *

Alendronic Acid: 9 people, 40.91%
Lisinopril: 5 people, 22.73%
Amlodipine: 5 people, 22.73%
Ciprofloxacin: 5 people, 22.73%
Doxycycline Hyclate: 5 people, 22.73%
Venlafaxine Hydrochloride: 3 people, 13.64%
Atenolol: 3 people, 13.64%
Loratadine: 3 people, 13.64%
Sodium Bicarbonate: 3 people, 13.64%
Simvastatin: 3 people, 13.64%

What are other side effects people have besides Gait disturbance? *

Balance Disorder: 10 people, 45.45%
Dizziness: 6 people, 27.27%
Coordination Abnormal (abnormal movement): 5 people, 22.73%
Disturbance In Attention: 5 people, 22.73%
Tinnitus (a ringing in the ears): 5 people, 22.73%
Dyskinesia (abnormality or impairment of voluntary movement): 5 people, 22.73%
Headache (pain in head): 5 people, 22.73%
Fainting (loss of consciousness and postural tone): 5 people, 22.73%
Feeling Drunk: 5 people, 22.73%
Sensory Disturbance (sense disturbance): 5 people, 22.73%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 6 people, 27.27%
Epilepsy (common and diverse set of chronic neurological disorders characterized by seizures): 5 people, 22.73%
Depression: 5 people, 22.73%
Type 2 Diabetes: 2 people, 9.09%
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 2 people, 9.09%
Urinary Tract Infection: 1 person, 4.55%
Prostatitis (inflammation of the prostate gland): 1 person, 4.55%
Joint Injury: 1 person, 4.55%
Infection: 1 person, 4.55%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 4.55%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How severe was Gait disturbance and when was it recovered:

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Expand to all the drugs that have ingredients of acetaminophen; codeine phosphate:

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

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Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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Browse all the conditions that are associated with Gait disturbance:

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on acetaminophen; codeine phosphate (the active ingredients of Co-codamol) and Co-codamol (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?

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