Codeine and Bone marrow failure - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Bone marrow failure is reported as a side effect among people who take Codeine (codeine sulfate), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Lactulose, and have Rheumatoid arthritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Bone marrow failure 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 Bone marrow failure?

Bone marrow failure is found to be associated with 1,034 drugs and 1,426 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Bone marrow failure.

On Feb, 13, 2026

41,713 people reported to have side effects when taking Codeine.
Among them, 11 people (0.03%) have Bone marrow failure.

Could Codeine cause Bone marrow failure?

Among these 11 people:

What is the gender of people who have Bone marrow failure when taking Codeine? *

female: 40 %
male: 60 %

What is the age of people who have Bone marrow failure when taking Codeine? *

What are other drugs people take besides Codeine? *

What are other side effects people have besides Bone marrow failure? *

Neutropenic Sepsis (whole body infection is caused by a condition in which the number of white blood cells (called neutrophils) in the blood is low. neutrophils help the body to fight infection): 6 people, 54.55%
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 3 people, 27.27%
Pneumonia: 3 people, 27.27%
Hepatic Fibrosis (scarring process that represents the liver's response to injury): 3 people, 27.27%
Drug Effect Decreased: 3 people, 27.27%
Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes): 3 people, 27.27%
Abdominal Abscess (collection of pus in abdomen): 3 people, 27.27%
Postoperative Wound Infection: 1 person, 9.09%
Pancytopenia (medical condition in which there is a reduction in the number of red and white blood cells, as well as platelets): 1 person, 9.09%
Klebsiella Infection: 1 person, 9.09%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 7 people, 63.64%
White Blood Cell Count Increased: 1 person, 9.09%
Stable Angina (a constant chest pain): 1 person, 9.09%
Sleep Disorder: 1 person, 9.09%
Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma Unspecified (peripheral t-cell cancer unspecified): 1 person, 9.09%
Pericarditis (inflammation of the pericardium): 1 person, 9.09%
Oedema (fluid collection in tissue): 1 person, 9.09%
Neuropathy Peripheral (surface nerve damage): 1 person, 9.09%
Neuralgia (pain in one or more nerves): 1 person, 9.09%
Mantle Cell Lymphoma (cancer of lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell): 1 person, 9.09%

* 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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