Exalgo and Back pain - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Back pain is reported as a side effect among people who take Exalgo (hydromorphone hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Wellbutrin, and have Rheumatoid arthritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Back pain when taking Exalgo. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 9,796 people who have side effects when taking Exalgo from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Exalgo?

Exalgo has active ingredients of hydromorphone hydrochloride. It is often used in chronic pain. eHealthMe is studying from 9,847 Exalgo users. Check the latest studies of Exalgo.

What is Back pain?

Back pain is found to be associated with 3,199 drugs and 4,716 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Back pain.

eHealthMe: drug outcomes in the real world

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On Aug, 31, 2026

9,796 people reported to have side effects when taking Exalgo.
Among them, 37 people (0.38%) have Back pain.

Among these 37 people:

How long have people been on Exalgo when they have Back pain? *

What is the gender of people who have Back pain when taking Exalgo? *

female: 69.44 %
male: 30.56 %

What is the age of people who have Back pain when taking Exalgo? *

What are other drugs people take besides Exalgo? *

What are other side effects people have besides Back pain? *

Headache (pain in head): 19 people, 51.35%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 18 people, 48.65%
Constipation: 15 people, 40.54%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 15 people, 40.54%
Rashes (redness): 14 people, 37.84%
Hyperhidrosis (abnormally increased sweating): 14 people, 37.84%
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection: 14 people, 37.84%
Asthma: 14 people, 37.84%
Celiac Disease - Sprue (a disease of the small intestine): 13 people, 35.14%
Hepatic Enzyme Increased: 13 people, 35.14%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 16 people, 43.24%
Eczema (patches of skin become rough and inflamed, with itching and bleeding blisters): 12 people, 32.43%
High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 10.81%
Depression: 3 people, 8.11%
Urinary Tract Disorder: 2 people, 5.41%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 2 people, 5.41%
Connective Tissue Disorder (any disease that has the connective tissues of the body): 2 people, 5.41%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 2 people, 5.41%
Cystitis Interstitial (unknown cause characterized by bladder pain): 2 people, 5.41%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 2 people, 5.41%

* 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 hydromorphone hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Exalgo) and Exalgo (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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