Codeine and Developmental delay - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Developmental delay is reported as a side effect among people who take Codeine (codeine sulfate), especially for people who are male, 0-1 old, have been taking the drug for 6 - 12 months also take Oxycontin, and have Foetal exposure during pregnancy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Developmental delay 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 42,342 Codeine users. Check the latest studies of Codeine.

What is Developmental delay?

Developmental delay is found to be associated with 360 drugs and 428 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Developmental delay.

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On Aug, 25, 2026

41,713 people reported to have side effects when taking Codeine.
Among them, 53 people (0.13%) have Developmental delay.

Could Codeine cause Developmental delay?

Among these 53 people:

How long have people been on Codeine when they have Developmental delay? *

What is the gender of people who have Developmental delay when taking Codeine? *

female: 50 %
male: 50 %

What is the age of people who have Developmental delay when taking Codeine? *

What are other drugs people take besides Codeine? *

Oxycontin: 24 people, 45.28%
Hydrocodone Bitartrate And Acetaminophen: 22 people, 41.51%
Fluoxetine: 17 people, 32.08%
Dilaudid: 15 people, 28.30%
Vicodin: 15 people, 28.30%
Metronidazole: 10 people, 18.87%
Acetaminophen: 10 people, 18.87%
Cephradine: 10 people, 18.87%
Paracetamol: 6 people, 11.32%
Ms Contin: 6 people, 11.32%

What are other side effects people have besides Developmental delay? *

Drug Dependence: 39 people, 73.58%
Drug Withdrawal Syndrome Neonatal (prenatal nas is caused by discontinuation of drugs taken by the pregnant mother): 28 people, 52.83%
Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy (exposing your unborn child to contraindicated in pregnancy leads birth defect): 27 people, 50.94%
Overdose: 23 people, 43.40%
Learning Disability (difficulty in learning): 22 people, 41.51%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 18 people, 33.96%
Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body): 18 people, 33.96%
Foetal Monitoring Abnormal: 18 people, 33.96%
Hepatotoxicity (chemical-driven liver damage): 18 people, 33.96%
Low Birth Weight Baby: 17 people, 32.08%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy (exposing your unborn child to contraindicated in pregnancy leads birth defect): 17 people, 32.08%
Pelvic Pain: 15 people, 28.30%
Kidney Infection (Pyelonephritis): 15 people, 28.30%
Back Disorder: 13 people, 24.53%
Intervertebral Disc Degeneration (spinal disc degeneration): 2 people, 3.77%
Femur Fracture: 2 people, 3.77%
The Flu (the flu is caused by an influenza virus): 1 person, 1.89%
Neuropathy Peripheral (surface nerve damage): 1 person, 1.89%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 1 person, 1.89%
Back Injury: 1 person, 1.89%

* 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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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