Ms contin and Gastrointestinal perforation - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Gastrointestinal perforation is reported as a side effect among people who take Ms contin (morphine sulfate), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Oxycontin, and have Ill-defined disorder.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Gastrointestinal perforation when taking Ms contin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 68,873 people who have side effects when taking Ms contin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Ms contin?

Ms contin has active ingredients of morphine sulfate. It is often used in pain. eHealthMe is studying from 69,289 Ms contin users. Check the latest studies of Ms contin.

What is Gastrointestinal perforation?

Gastrointestinal perforation (hole in the digestive tract) is found to be associated with 928 drugs and 1,394 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Gastrointestinal perforation.

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On Aug, 31, 2026

68,873 people reported to have side effects when taking Ms contin.
Among them, 45 people (0.07%) have Gastrointestinal perforation.

Could Ms contin cause Gastrointestinal perforation?

Among these 45 people:

How long have people been on Ms contin when they have Gastrointestinal perforation? *

What is the gender of people who have Gastrointestinal perforation when taking Ms contin? *

female: 56.82 %
male: 43.18 %

What is the age of people who have Gastrointestinal perforation when taking Ms contin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Ms contin? *

Oxycontin: 11 people, 24.44%
Dilaudid: 8 people, 17.78%
Voltaren: 7 people, 15.56%
Lyrica: 6 people, 13.33%
Lasix: 6 people, 13.33%
Nexium: 6 people, 13.33%
Hydrocodone Bitartrate And Acetaminophen: 6 people, 13.33%
Kytril: 5 people, 11.11%
Morphine: 5 people, 11.11%
Norco: 5 people, 11.11%

What are other side effects people have besides Gastrointestinal perforation? *

Peritonitis (inflammation of the peritoneum, the thin tissue that lines the inner wall of the abdomen and covers most of the abdominal organs): 11 people, 24.44%
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 11 people, 24.44%
Drug Dependence: 9 people, 20.00%
Intestinal Obstruction: 7 people, 15.56%
Abdominal Pain: 6 people, 13.33%
Seizures (abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain): 6 people, 13.33%
Fever: 6 people, 13.33%
Diarrhea: 6 people, 13.33%
Death: 5 people, 11.11%
Weakness: 5 people, 11.11%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Neuropathy Peripheral (surface nerve damage): 4 people, 8.89%
Depression: 4 people, 8.89%
High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 8.89%
Lipids Increased (excess lipid in body): 4 people, 8.89%
Neuralgia (pain in one or more nerves): 4 people, 8.89%
Ill-Defined Disorder: 4 people, 8.89%
Lung Cancer - Non-Small Cell (lung cancer): 3 people, 6.67%
Lung Adenocarcinoma (a form of non-small cell lung cancer): 3 people, 6.67%
Diarrhea: 2 people, 4.44%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 2 people, 4.44%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Gastrointestinal perforation:

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Browse all the conditions that are associated with Gastrointestinal perforation:

Gastrointestinal perforation (1,394 conditions)

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 Ms contin) and Ms contin (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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