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

Summary:

Neoplasm progression is reported as a side effect among people who take Methadone hydrochloride (methadone hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Zometa, and have Breast cancer metastatic.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Neoplasm progression 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 Neoplasm progression?

Neoplasm progression (growth of tumour) is found to be associated with 1,068 drugs and 914 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Neoplasm progression.

On Jul, 27, 2026

6,737 people reported to have side effects when taking Methadone hydrochloride.
Among them, 21 people (0.31%) have Neoplasm progression.

Could Methadone hydrochloride cause Neoplasm progression?

Among these 21 people:

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

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

female: 61.9 %
male: 38.1 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Methadone hydrochloride? *

What are other side effects people have besides Neoplasm progression? *

Neoplasm Malignant (cancer tumour): 12 people, 57.14%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 12 people, 57.14%
Injury: 10 people, 47.62%
Constipation: 10 people, 47.62%
Stress And Anxiety: 10 people, 47.62%
Fever: 10 people, 47.62%
Osteonecrosis Of Jaw (death of bone of jaw): 10 people, 47.62%
Depression: 10 people, 47.62%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 9 people, 42.86%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 9 people, 42.86%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Breast Cancer Metastatic: 6 people, 28.57%
Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 5 people, 23.81%
Cancer Pain: 3 people, 14.29%
Gastric Cancer (stomach cancer): 2 people, 9.52%
Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath): 1 person, 4.76%
Stress And Anxiety: 1 person, 4.76%
Sputum Retention: 1 person, 4.76%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 1 person, 4.76%
Prostate Cancer: 1 person, 4.76%
Pressure Ulcer: 1 person, 4.76%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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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?

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