Codeine and Hallucination, visual - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hallucination, visual is reported as a side effect among people who take Codeine (codeine sulfate), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Paracetamol, and have Eye infection fungal.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hallucination, visual 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 Hallucination, visual?

Hallucination, visual (seeing things that aren't there) is found to be associated with 1,080 drugs and 1,366 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hallucination, visual.

On Mar, 17, 2026

41,713 people reported to have side effects when taking Codeine.
Among them, 29 people (0.07%) have Hallucination, visual.

Could Codeine cause Hallucination, visual?

Among these 29 people:

How long have people been on Codeine when they have Hallucination, visual? *

What is the gender of people who have Hallucination, visual when taking Codeine? *

female: 40 %
male: 60 %

What is the age of people who have Hallucination, visual when taking Codeine? *

What are other drugs people take besides Codeine? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hallucination, visual? *

Movement - Uncoordinated: 8 people, 27.59%
Hepatotoxicity (chemical-driven liver damage): 7 people, 24.14%
Hallucination, Auditory (perceiving sounds without auditory stimulus): 7 people, 24.14%
Nervous System Disorder (a general class of medical conditions affecting the nervous system): 6 people, 20.69%
Gait Disturbance: 6 people, 20.69%
Cholestasis (a condition where bile cannot flow from the liver to the duodenum): 6 people, 20.69%
Hepatocellular Injury (liver injury): 6 people, 20.69%
Psychomotor Skills Impaired: 5 people, 17.24%
Balance Disorder: 4 people, 13.79%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 4 people, 13.79%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 2 people, 6.90%
Eye Infection Fungal: 2 people, 6.90%
Visual Impairment: 1 person, 3.45%
Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 1 person, 3.45%
Pain In Extremity: 1 person, 3.45%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 1 person, 3.45%
Inflammation: 1 person, 3.45%
Ill-Defined Disorder: 1 person, 3.45%
Glaucoma (increased fluid pressure in the eye with vision loss): 1 person, 3.45%
Fungal Infection: 1 person, 3.45%

* 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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