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Codeine and Herpes simplex - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Herpes simplex is reported as a side effect among people who take Codeine (codeine sulfate), especially for people who are male, 50-59 old, also take Chlorhexidine Gluconate, and have Acute myeloid leukaemia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Herpes simplex 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 Herpes simplex?

Herpes simplex (herpes simplex is a common viral infection) is found to be associated with 787 drugs and 884 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Herpes simplex.

On Oct, 13, 2025

41,713 people reported to have side effects when taking Codeine.
Among them, 9 people (0.02%) have Herpes simplex.

Could Codeine cause Herpes simplex?

Among these 9 people:

What is the gender of people who have Herpes simplex when taking Codeine? *

  • female: 0.0 %
  • male: 100 %

What is the age of people who have Herpes simplex when taking Codeine? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 50 %
  • 30-39: 0.0 %
  • 40-49: 0.0 %
  • 50-59: 50 %
  • 60+: 0.0 %

What are other drugs people take besides Codeine? *

  1. Zometa: 7 people, 77.78%
  2. Trimethoprim: 7 people, 77.78%
  3. Omeprazole: 7 people, 77.78%
  4. Kefzol: 7 people, 77.78%
  5. Temazepam: 7 people, 77.78%
  6. Sulfamethoxazole: 7 people, 77.78%
  7. Mometasone Furoate: 7 people, 77.78%
  8. Chlorhexidine Gluconate: 7 people, 77.78%
  9. Gabapentin: 6 people, 66.67%
  10. Levothyroxine Sodium: 6 people, 66.67%

What are other side effects people have besides Herpes simplex? *

  1. Depression: 9 people, 100.00%
  2. Constipation: 8 people, 88.89%
  3. High Blood Pressure: 8 people, 88.89%
  4. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 8 people, 88.89%
  5. Infection: 8 people, 88.89%
  6. Anaemia (lack of blood): 8 people, 88.89%
  7. Dry Eyes (lack of adequate tears): 7 people, 77.78%
  8. Neck Pain: 7 people, 77.78%
  9. Cough: 7 people, 77.78%
  10. Deformity (disfigurement): 7 people, 77.78%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukaemia (cancers of the blood-forming cells of the bone marrow): 1 person, 11.11%
  2. Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (acute cancer in which the bone marrow makes abnormal myeloblasts): 1 person, 11.11%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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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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