Codeine and Pulmonary function test decreased - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Pulmonary function test decreased is reported as a side effect among people who take Codeine (codeine sulfate), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Spiriva, and have Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Pulmonary function test decreased 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 Pulmonary function test decreased?

Pulmonary function test decreased is found to be associated with 517 drugs and 484 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Pulmonary function test decreased.

On Aug, 12, 2025

41,713 people reported to have side effects when taking Codeine.
Among them, 27 people (0.06%) have Pulmonary function test decreased.

Could Codeine cause Pulmonary function test decreased?

Among these 27 people:

What is the gender of people who have Pulmonary function test decreased when taking Codeine? *

female: 95.24 %
male: 4.76 %

What is the age of people who have Pulmonary function test decreased when taking Codeine? *

What are other drugs people take besides Codeine? *

What are other side effects people have besides Pulmonary function test decreased? *

Cough: 26 people, 96.30%
Headache (pain in head): 24 people, 88.89%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 23 people, 85.19%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 23 people, 85.19%
Diarrhea: 23 people, 85.19%
Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 22 people, 81.48%
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasopharynx): 22 people, 81.48%
Nasal Congestion (blockage of the nasal passages usually due to membranes lining the nose becoming swollen from inflamed blood vessels): 22 people, 81.48%
Lower Respiratory Tract Infection: 21 people, 77.78%
The Flu (the flu is caused by an influenza virus): 21 people, 77.78%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (chronic lung disease): 14 people, 51.85%
Asthma: 10 people, 37.04%
Hot Flush (sudden feelings of heat): 9 people, 33.33%
Stress And Anxiety: 2 people, 7.41%
Nervousness: 2 people, 7.41%
Hypovitaminosis (any of several diseases caused by deficiency of one or more vitamins): 2 people, 7.41%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 7.41%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 2 people, 7.41%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 2 people, 7.41%
Cardiac Disorder: 2 people, 7.41%

* 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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