Fentanyl citrate and Spinal osteoarthritis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Spinal osteoarthritis is reported as a side effect among people who take Fentanyl citrate (fentanyl citrate), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Zometa, and have Metastases to bone.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Spinal osteoarthritis when taking Fentanyl citrate. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 21,231 people who have side effects when taking Fentanyl citrate from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Fentanyl citrate?

Fentanyl citrate has active ingredients of fentanyl citrate. It is often used in pain. eHealthMe is studying from 21,294 Fentanyl citrate users. Check the latest studies of Fentanyl citrate.

What is Spinal osteoarthritis?

Spinal osteoarthritis (joint cartilage loss in spine) is found to be associated with 1,415 drugs and 1,125 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Spinal osteoarthritis.

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On Aug, 28, 2026

21,231 people reported to have side effects when taking Fentanyl citrate.
Among them, 69 people (0.32%) have Spinal osteoarthritis.

Could Fentanyl citrate cause Spinal osteoarthritis?

Among these 69 people:

How long have people been on Fentanyl citrate when they have Spinal osteoarthritis? *

What is the gender of people who have Spinal osteoarthritis when taking Fentanyl citrate? *

female: 73.53 %
male: 26.47 %

What is the age of people who have Spinal osteoarthritis when taking Fentanyl citrate? *

What are other drugs people take besides Fentanyl citrate? *

What are other side effects people have besides Spinal osteoarthritis? *

Osteonecrosis Of Jaw (death of bone of jaw): 56 people, 81.16%
Back Pain: 49 people, 71.01%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 47 people, 68.12%
Stress And Anxiety: 46 people, 66.67%
Depression: 43 people, 62.32%
Bone Disorder: 42 people, 60.87%
Weight Decreased: 39 people, 56.52%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 39 people, 56.52%
Urinary Tract Infection: 34 people, 49.28%
Tooth Abscess (pus formation in tooth): 34 people, 49.28%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 18 people, 26.09%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 14 people, 20.29%
Stress And Anxiety: 7 people, 10.14%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 7 people, 10.14%
High Blood Cholesterol: 7 people, 10.14%
Prostate Cancer: 6 people, 8.70%
Breast Cancer Metastatic: 6 people, 8.70%
Urticaria Pigmentosa (skin disease that produces patches of darker skin (lesions) and very bad itching): 6 people, 8.70%
High Blood Pressure: 5 people, 7.25%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 5 people, 7.25%

* 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 fentanyl citrate (the active ingredients of Fentanyl citrate) and Fentanyl citrate (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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