Desoxyn and Bone loss - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Bone loss is reported as a side effect among people who take Desoxyn (methamphetamine hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 30-39 old, also take Oxycontin, and have Sleep apnea syndrome.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Bone loss when taking Desoxyn. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 849 people who have side effects when taking Desoxyn from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Desoxyn?

Desoxyn has active ingredients of methamphetamine hydrochloride. It is often used in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. eHealthMe is studying from 903 Desoxyn users. Check the latest studies of Desoxyn.

What is Bone loss?

Bone loss is found to be associated with 696 drugs and 560 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Bone loss.

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On Sep, 04, 2026

849 people reported to have side effects when taking Desoxyn.
Among them, 11 people (1.3%) have Bone loss.

Among these 11 people:

What is the gender of people who have Bone loss when taking Desoxyn? *

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Bone loss when taking Desoxyn? *

What are other drugs people take besides Desoxyn? *

What are other side effects people have besides Bone loss? *

Bone Disorder: 11 people, 100.00%
Depression: 11 people, 100.00%
Weight Increased: 10 people, 90.91%
Implant Site Infection: 10 people, 90.91%
Injury: 10 people, 90.91%
Intervertebral Disc Degeneration (spinal disc degeneration): 10 people, 90.91%
Intervertebral Disc Disorder (spinal disc disorder): 10 people, 90.91%
Intervertebral Disc Protrusion (spinal disc protrusion): 10 people, 90.91%
Joint Pain: 10 people, 90.91%
Viith Nerve Paralysis: 10 people, 90.91%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Sleep Apnea Syndrome: 10 people, 90.91%
Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 6 people, 54.55%
Pain: 2 people, 18.18%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 1 person, 9.09%
High Blood Cholesterol: 1 person, 9.09%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 1 person, 9.09%
Gastric Ulcer (stomach ulcer): 1 person, 9.09%
Constipation: 1 person, 9.09%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Foroughipour M, Farzadfard MT, Aghaee M, Ghabeli-Juibary A, Rezaietalab F, "Methamphetamine Related Radiculopathy: Case Series and Review of Literature", Asia Pacific Journal of Medical Toxicology, 2013 Jun .
Foroughipour M, Farzadfard MT, Aghaee M, Ghabeli-Juibary A, Rezaietalab F, "Methamphetamine Related Radiculopathy: Case Series and Review of Literature", Asia Pacific Journal of Medical Toxicology, 2013 Jun .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on methamphetamine hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Desoxyn) and Desoxyn (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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