Methadone hydrochloride and Constipation - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Constipation is reported as a side effect among people who take Methadone hydrochloride (methadone hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Gabapentin, and have Cancer pain.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Constipation when taking Methadone hydrochloride. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 6,737 people who have side effects when taking Methadone hydrochloride from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Methadone hydrochloride?

Methadone hydrochloride has active ingredients of methadone hydrochloride. It is often used in pain. eHealthMe is studying from 8,598 Methadone hydrochloride users. Check the latest studies of Methadone hydrochloride.

What is Constipation?

Constipation is found to be associated with 3,004 drugs and 4,615 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Constipation.

On Aug, 03, 2026

6,737 people reported to have side effects when taking Methadone hydrochloride.
Among them, 169 people (2.51%) have Constipation.

Could Methadone hydrochloride cause Constipation?

Among these 169 people:

How long have people been on Methadone hydrochloride when they have Constipation? *

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What is the gender of people who have Constipation when taking Methadone hydrochloride? *

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What is the age of people who have Constipation when taking Methadone hydrochloride? *

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* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How severe was Constipation and when was it recovered:

Constipation in Methadone hydrochloride

Expand to all the drugs that have ingredients of methadone hydrochloride:

Constipation and drugs with ingredients of methadone hydrochloride (1,436 reports)

Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Constipation:

Constipation (3,004 drugs)

Browse all the conditions that are associated with Constipation:

Constipation (4,615 conditions)

Related publications that referenced our studies

McFarlane SI, "Torsades de Pointes induced by Methadone and Clonazepam Use", , 2015 Jan .
Ashkar AG, Goldberg T, Maraj I, Masters A, McFarlane SI, "Torsades De Pointes Induced by Methadone and Clonazepam Use", International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports, 2015 Jan .
McFarlane, S. I. , "Torsades de Pointes induced by Methadone and Clonazepam Use", , 2014 Jan .
McFarlane SI, "Torsades de Pointes induced by Methadone and Clonazepam Use", , 2015 Jan .
Ashkar AG, Goldberg T, Maraj I, Masters A, McFarlane SI, "Torsades De Pointes Induced by Methadone and Clonazepam Use", International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports, 2015 Jan .
McFarlane, S. I. , "Torsades de Pointes induced by Methadone and Clonazepam Use", , 2014 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

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