Codeine and Malabsorption - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Malabsorption is reported as a side effect among people who take Codeine (codeine sulfate), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Metoprolol Tartrate, and have Depression.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Malabsorption 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 Malabsorption?

Malabsorption (a state arising from abnormality in absorption of food nutrients across the gastrointestinal (gi) tract) is found to be associated with 647 drugs and 1,096 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Malabsorption.

On Apr, 05, 2026

41,713 people reported to have side effects when taking Codeine.
Among them, 10 people (0.02%) have Malabsorption.

Among these 10 people:

How long have people been on Codeine when they have Malabsorption? *

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

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Codeine? *

Zyrtec: 2 people, 20.00%
Dicyclomine Hydrochloride: 2 people, 20.00%
Ondansetron Hydrochloride: 2 people, 20.00%
Ondansetron: 2 people, 20.00%
Omeprazole: 2 people, 20.00%
Nitroglycerin: 2 people, 20.00%
Nexium: 2 people, 20.00%
Mupirocin: 2 people, 20.00%
Morphine Sulfate: 2 people, 20.00%
Metoprolol Tartrate: 2 people, 20.00%

What are other side effects people have besides Malabsorption? *

Weight Decreased: 3 people, 30.00%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 3 people, 30.00%
Appetite - Decreased (decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat): 3 people, 30.00%
Stress And Anxiety: 3 people, 30.00%
Diarrhea: 3 people, 30.00%
Seasonal Allergy (allergic condition due to certain season): 2 people, 20.00%
Hospitalisation: 2 people, 20.00%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 2 people, 20.00%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 2 people, 20.00%
Flatulence (flatus expelled through the anus): 2 people, 20.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Depression: 3 people, 30.00%
Stress And Anxiety: 2 people, 20.00%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 2 people, 20.00%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 2 people, 20.00%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 20.00%
Short-Bowel Syndrome (a condition in which the body cannot absorb enough fluids and nutrients because part of the small intestine is missing): 2 people, 20.00%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 2 people, 20.00%
Asthma: 1 person, 10.00%
Blood Pressure Abnormal: 1 person, 10.00%
Carcinoid Tumor: 1 person, 10.00%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Malabsorption (1,096 conditions)

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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