Morphine and Drowning - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drowning is reported as a side effect among people who take Morphine (morphine sulfate), especially for people who are female, 30-39 old, also take Meprobamate, and have Adverse drug reaction.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Drowning when taking Morphine. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 180,723 people who have side effects when taking Morphine from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Morphine?

Morphine has active ingredients of morphine sulfate. It is often used in pain. eHealthMe is studying from 182,913 Morphine users. Check the latest studies of Morphine.

What is Drowning?

Drowning (process of experiencing respiratory impairment from submersion/immersion in liquid) is found to be associated with 152 drugs and 224 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Drowning.



On Jan, 16, 2026

180,723 people reported to have side effects when taking Morphine.
Among them, 34 people (0.02%) have Drowning.

Could Morphine cause Drowning?

Among these 34 people:

What is the gender of people who have Drowning when taking Morphine? *

  • female: 51.52 %
  • male: 48.48 %

What is the age of people who have Drowning when taking Morphine? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 22.22 %
  • 30-39: 44.44 %
  • 40-49: 11.11 %
  • 50-59: 0.0 %
  • 60+: 22.22 %

What are other drugs people take besides Morphine? *

  1. Meprobamate: 9 people, 26.47%
  2. Alprazolam: 7 people, 20.59%
  3. Lamictal: 4 people, 11.76%
  4. Pregabalin: 4 people, 11.76%
  5. Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride: 4 people, 11.76%
  6. Codeine: 4 people, 11.76%
  7. Mirtazapine: 4 people, 11.76%
  8. Olanzapine: 4 people, 11.76%
  9. Buprenorphine: 4 people, 11.76%
  10. Remeron: 4 people, 11.76%

What are other side effects people have besides Drowning? *

  1. Drug Abuse: 8 people, 23.53%
  2. Injury: 8 people, 23.53%
  3. Completed Suicide (act of taking one's own life): 6 people, 17.65%
  4. Overdose: 5 people, 14.71%
  5. Intentional Self-Injury: 4 people, 11.76%
  6. Brain Oedema (excess accumulation of fluid in the intracellular or extracellular spaces of the brain): 4 people, 11.76%
  7. Sedation: 4 people, 11.76%
  8. Poisoning: 4 people, 11.76%
  9. Impaired Driving Ability: 3 people, 8.82%
  10. Accident: 3 people, 8.82%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Injury: 4 people, 11.76%
  2. Depression: 4 people, 11.76%
  3. Adverse Drug Reaction: 4 people, 11.76%
  4. Stroke (sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to a lack of oxygen): 2 people, 5.88%
  5. Cancer Pain: 1 person, 2.94%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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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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How the study uses the data?

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