Morphine sulfate and Hepatic encephalopathy - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hepatic encephalopathy is reported as a side effect among people who take Morphine sulfate (morphine sulfate), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Lactulose, and have Abdominal pain.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hepatic encephalopathy when taking Morphine sulfate. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 86,091 people who have side effects when taking Morphine sulfate from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Morphine sulfate?

Morphine sulfate has active ingredients of morphine sulfate. It is often used in pain. eHealthMe is studying from 87,262 Morphine sulfate users. Check the latest studies of Morphine sulfate.

What is Hepatic encephalopathy?

Hepatic encephalopathy (spectrum of neuropsychiatric abnormalities in patients with liver failure) is found to be associated with 910 drugs and 1,264 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hepatic encephalopathy.

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On Sep, 02, 2026

86,091 people reported to have side effects when taking Morphine sulfate.
Among them, 41 people (0.05%) have Hepatic encephalopathy.

Could Morphine sulfate cause Hepatic encephalopathy?

Among these 41 people:

How long have people been on Morphine sulfate when they have Hepatic encephalopathy? *

What is the gender of people who have Hepatic encephalopathy when taking Morphine sulfate? *

female: 31.71 %
male: 68.29 %

What is the age of people who have Hepatic encephalopathy when taking Morphine sulfate? *

What are other drugs people take besides Morphine sulfate? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hepatic encephalopathy? *

Hepatic Failure (liver failure): 15 people, 36.59%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 9 people, 21.95%
Acute Kidney Failure: 9 people, 21.95%
Constipation: 8 people, 19.51%
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (systemic activation of blood coagulation): 6 people, 14.63%
Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water): 6 people, 14.63%
Fall: 5 people, 12.20%
Malignant Neoplasm Progression (cancer tumour came back): 5 people, 12.20%
Generalised Oedema (swelling all over the body): 5 people, 12.20%
Overdose: 5 people, 12.20%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Abdominal Pain: 9 people, 21.95%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 7 people, 17.07%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 5 people, 12.20%
Adenocarcinoma Pancreas (cancer of pancreas): 5 people, 12.20%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 5 people, 12.20%
Urinary Tract Infection: 5 people, 12.20%
Pancreatic Carcinoma Metastatic (pancreatic cancer- metastatic): 5 people, 12.20%
Cancer Pain: 4 people, 9.76%
Anorexia (eating disorder characterized by immoderate food restriction and irrational fear of gaining weight): 3 people, 7.32%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 4.88%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Rasmy A, Rahal M, Kisana M, Ahmad S, Salah A, "Morphine induced thrombocytopenia: A case report", Journal of Case Reports and Images in Oncology, 2015 Dec .
Rasmy A, Rahal M, Kisana M, Ahmad S, Salah A, "Morphine induced thrombocytopenia: A case report", Journal of Case Reports and Images in Oncology, 2015 Dec .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on morphine sulfate (the active ingredients of Morphine sulfate) and Morphine sulfate (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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