Codeine and Swallowing pain or burning - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Swallowing pain or burning is reported as a side effect among people who take Codeine (codeine sulfate), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Morphine, and have Metastases to bone.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Swallowing pain or burning 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 Swallowing pain or burning?

Swallowing pain or burning is found to be associated with 780 drugs and 1,135 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Swallowing pain or burning.

On Jul, 23, 2026

41,713 people reported to have side effects when taking Codeine.
Among them, 15 people (0.04%) have Swallowing pain or burning.

Could Codeine cause Swallowing pain or burning?

Among these 15 people:

How long have people been on Codeine when they have Swallowing pain or burning? *

What is the gender of people who have Swallowing pain or burning when taking Codeine? *

female: 64.29 %
male: 35.71 %

What is the age of people who have Swallowing pain or burning when taking Codeine? *

What are other drugs people take besides Codeine? *

What are other side effects people have besides Swallowing pain or burning? *

Swallowing Difficulty: 10 people, 66.67%
Diarrhea: 9 people, 60.00%
Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable): 7 people, 46.67%
Pain In Jaw: 7 people, 46.67%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 7 people, 46.67%
Mucosal Inflammation (infection of mucous membrane): 7 people, 46.67%
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 7 people, 46.67%
Wound Infection: 6 people, 40.00%
Hoarseness Or Changing Voice: 6 people, 40.00%
Palmar-Plantar Erythrodysaesthesia Syndrome (hand-foot syndrome): 6 people, 40.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Breast Cancer: 6 people, 40.00%
Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 6 people, 40.00%
Small Cell Lung Cancer Extensive Stage (small cell lung cancer that has spread (metastasized) to other regions of the body such as another lobe of the lung or the brain): 2 people, 13.33%
Cough: 2 people, 13.33%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 2 people, 13.33%
Constipation: 2 people, 13.33%
Appetite - Decreased (decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat): 2 people, 13.33%
Productive Cough: 2 people, 13.33%
Lung Cancer - Non-Small Cell (lung cancer): 1 person, 6.67%
Joint Pain: 1 person, 6.67%

* 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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