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

Summary:

Xeroderma is reported as a side effect among people who take Morphine (morphine sulfate), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Oxycontin, and have Renal cell carcinoma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Xeroderma 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 Xeroderma?

Xeroderma (dry skin include itching and red, cracked or flaky skin) is found to be associated with 57 drugs and 286 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Xeroderma.

On Dec, 16, 2025

180,723 people reported to have side effects when taking Morphine.
Among them, 9 people (0.0%) have Xeroderma.

Among these 9 people:

How long have people been on Morphine when they have Xeroderma? *

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

female: 0.0 %
male: 100 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Morphine? *

Oxycontin: 6 people, 66.67%
Nexavar: 4 people, 44.44%
Voltaren: 4 people, 44.44%
Tegretol: 4 people, 44.44%
Mexitil: 4 people, 44.44%
Risperdal: 4 people, 44.44%
Lasix: 4 people, 44.44%
Lansoprazole: 2 people, 22.22%
Gemcitabine Hydrochloride: 2 people, 22.22%
Erlotinib Hydrochloride: 2 people, 22.22%

What are other side effects people have besides Xeroderma? *

Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water): 5 people, 55.56%
Diarrhea: 5 people, 55.56%
Fever: 4 people, 44.44%
Generalised Oedema (swelling all over the body): 4 people, 44.44%
Pressure Ulcer: 4 people, 44.44%
Pleural Effusion (water on the lungs): 4 people, 44.44%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 4 people, 44.44%
Palmar-Plantar Erythrodysaesthesia Syndrome (hand-foot syndrome): 4 people, 44.44%
Musculoskeletal Pain (pain affects the bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves): 4 people, 44.44%
Appetite - Decreased (decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat): 3 people, 33.33%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Renal Cell Carcinoma (a kidney cancer): 5 people, 55.56%
Cholangitis (infection of the bile duct): 2 people, 22.22%
Adenocarcinoma Pancreas (cancer of pancreas): 2 people, 22.22%
Tumor: 1 person, 11.11%
Lung Neoplasm Malignant (cancer tumour of lung): 1 person, 11.11%
Generalised Oedema (swelling all over the body): 1 person, 11.11%
Cancer Pain: 1 person, 11.11%

* 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) 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

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