Codeine and Abnormal dreams - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Abnormal dreams is reported as a side effect among people who take Codeine (codeine sulfate), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 2 years also take Vitamin B, and have Muscle strain.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Abnormal dreams when taking Codeine. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 41,713 people who have side effects when taking Codeine from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Codeine?

Codeine has active ingredients of codeine sulfate. It is often used in pain. eHealthMe is studying from 42,341 Codeine users. Check the latest studies of Codeine.

What is Abnormal dreams?

Abnormal dreams is found to be associated with 1,173 drugs and 1,247 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Abnormal dreams.

On Oct, 02, 2025

41,713 people reported to have side effects when taking Codeine.
Among them, 21 people (0.05%) have Abnormal dreams.

Among these 21 people:

How long have people been on Codeine when they have Abnormal dreams? *

What is the gender of people who have Abnormal dreams when taking Codeine? *

female: 73.68 %
male: 26.32 %

What is the age of people who have Abnormal dreams when taking Codeine? *

What are other drugs people take besides Codeine? *

What are other side effects people have besides Abnormal dreams? *

Drowsiness: 8 people, 38.10%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 8 people, 38.10%
Diarrhea: 8 people, 38.10%
Weakness: 7 people, 33.33%
Stress And Anxiety: 7 people, 33.33%
Dyskinesia (abnormality or impairment of voluntary movement): 7 people, 33.33%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 6 people, 28.57%
Muscle Aches (muscle pain): 6 people, 28.57%
Speech Disorder: 6 people, 28.57%
Grip Strength Decreased: 5 people, 23.81%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Parkinson's Disease: 5 people, 23.81%
Muscle Strain (an injury to a muscle in which the muscle fibres tear): 5 people, 23.81%
Abnormal Faeces (abnormal stool): 4 people, 19.05%
Polyneuropathy (neurological disorder that occurs when many peripheral nerves throughout the body malfunction simultaneously): 4 people, 19.05%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 4 people, 19.05%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 3 people, 14.29%
Hypertonic Bladder (bladder-storage function that causes a sudden urge to urinate): 3 people, 14.29%
Bipolar Ii Disorder (characterized by at least one episode of hypomania and at least one episode of major depression): 2 people, 9.52%
Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder (family of sleep disorders affecting, among other things, the timing of sleep): 2 people, 9.52%
Depression: 2 people, 9.52%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

T.Audi Yanto, I.Huang, F.Nathania Kosasih, NP Hardjo Lugito, "Nightmare and Abnormal Dreams: Rare Side Effects of Metformin?", Case Reports in Endocrinology, 2018 Jan .
T.Audi Yanto, I.Huang, F.Nathania Kosasih, NP Hardjo Lugito, "Nightmare and Abnormal Dreams: Rare Side Effects of Metformin?", Case Reports in Endocrinology, 2018 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on codeine sulfate (the active ingredients of Codeine) and Codeine (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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