Fentanyl and Postoperative fever - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Postoperative fever is reported as a side effect among people who take Fentanyl (fentanyl citrate), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Propofol, and have Anaesthesia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Postoperative fever when taking Fentanyl. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 72,646 people who have side effects when taking Fentanyl from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Fentanyl?

Fentanyl has active ingredients of fentanyl citrate. It is often used in pain. eHealthMe is studying from 73,301 Fentanyl users. Check the latest studies of Fentanyl.

What is Postoperative fever?

Postoperative fever is found to be associated with 74 drugs and 184 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Postoperative fever.

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On Sep, 03, 2026

72,646 people reported to have side effects when taking Fentanyl.
Among them, 16 people (0.02%) have Postoperative fever.

Could Fentanyl cause Postoperative fever?

Among these 16 people:

How long have people been on Fentanyl when they have Postoperative fever? *

What is the gender of people who have Postoperative fever when taking Fentanyl? *

female: 12.5 %
male: 87.5 %

What is the age of people who have Postoperative fever when taking Fentanyl? *

What are other drugs people take besides Fentanyl? *

What are other side effects people have besides Postoperative fever? *

Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 7 people, 43.75%
Rhabdomyolysis (a condition in which damaged skeletal muscle tissue breaks down): 6 people, 37.50%
Hypokalemia (low potassium): 5 people, 31.25%
Metabolic Acidosis (body produces too much acid, or when the kidneys are not removing enough acid from the body): 5 people, 31.25%
Hypomagnesaemia (electrolyte disturbance in which there is an abnormally low level of magnesium in the blood): 4 people, 25.00%
Bradycardia (abnormally slow heart action): 4 people, 25.00%
Post Procedural Complication: 4 people, 25.00%
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 4 people, 25.00%
Hypocalcaemia (levels of calcium in blood serum are abnormally low): 3 people, 18.75%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 3 people, 18.75%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

General Anaesthesia: 2 people, 12.50%
Anaesthesia: 2 people, 12.50%
Sedation: 1 person, 6.25%
Paranasal Sinus Hypersecretion: 1 person, 6.25%
Muscle Twitching: 1 person, 6.25%
Hypotonia (low muscle tone): 1 person, 6.25%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 6.25%
Fever: 1 person, 6.25%
Depression: 1 person, 6.25%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Postoperative fever (184 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on fentanyl citrate (the active ingredients of Fentanyl) and Fentanyl (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

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

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