Codeine and Blood count abnormal - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Blood count abnormal is reported as a side effect among people who take Codeine (codeine sulfate), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Singulair, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Blood count abnormal 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 Blood count abnormal?

Blood count abnormal is found to be associated with 905 drugs and 699 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Blood count abnormal.

On Nov, 12, 2025

41,713 people reported to have side effects when taking Codeine.
Among them, 47 people (0.11%) have Blood count abnormal.

Could Codeine cause Blood count abnormal?

Among these 47 people:

What is the gender of people who have Blood count abnormal when taking Codeine? *

female: 69.57 %
male: 30.43 %

What is the age of people who have Blood count abnormal when taking Codeine? *

What are other drugs people take besides Codeine? *

What are other side effects people have besides Blood count abnormal? *

Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath): 25 people, 53.19%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 21 people, 44.68%
Asthma: 20 people, 42.55%
Hypersensitivity: 17 people, 36.17%
Headache (pain in head): 17 people, 36.17%
Dyspnea Exertional: 17 people, 36.17%
Productive Cough: 17 people, 36.17%
Sinus Congestion (blockage of sinus): 17 people, 36.17%
Cough: 17 people, 36.17%
Obstructive Airways Disorder (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 16 people, 34.04%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Pressure: 15 people, 31.91%
Diabetes: 12 people, 25.53%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 12 people, 25.53%
Indigestion: 8 people, 17.02%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 7 people, 14.89%
Stress And Anxiety: 7 people, 14.89%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 2 people, 4.26%
Primary Myelofibrosis (primary disorder of the bone marrow): 2 people, 4.26%
Carcinoid Tumor: 2 people, 4.26%
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (cancer in which the bone marrow makes too many lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell)): 2 people, 4.26%

* 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 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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