Ms contin and Post herpetic neuralgia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Post herpetic neuralgia 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 - 6 months also take Thalidomide, and have Histiocytosis haematophagic.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Post herpetic neuralgia 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 Post herpetic neuralgia?

Post herpetic neuralgia (neuralgia caused by the varicella zoster virus) is found to be associated with 384 drugs and 351 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Post herpetic neuralgia.

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On Aug, 30, 2026

68,873 people reported to have side effects when taking Ms contin.
Among them, 16 people (0.02%) have Post herpetic neuralgia.

Could Ms contin cause Post herpetic neuralgia?

Among these 16 people:

How long have people been on Ms contin when they have Post herpetic neuralgia? *

What is the gender of people who have Post herpetic neuralgia when taking Ms contin? *

female: 87.5 %
male: 12.5 %

What is the age of people who have Post herpetic neuralgia when taking Ms contin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Ms contin? *

Gabapentin: 13 people, 81.25%
Vicodin: 13 people, 81.25%
Zometa: 13 people, 81.25%
Hydrocodone Bitartrate And Acetaminophen: 13 people, 81.25%
Oxycontin: 13 people, 81.25%
Neurontin: 13 people, 81.25%
Ambien: 13 people, 81.25%
Thalidomide: 13 people, 81.25%
Levofloxacin: 12 people, 75.00%
Levoxyl: 12 people, 75.00%

What are other side effects people have besides Post herpetic neuralgia? *

Fall: 14 people, 87.50%
Herpes Zoster: 14 people, 87.50%
Depression: 13 people, 81.25%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 13 people, 81.25%
Osteolysis (dissolution of bone): 13 people, 81.25%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 13 people, 81.25%
Facial Bones Fracture (bone fracture of face): 13 people, 81.25%
Escherichia Infection (bacterial infection by escherichia coli): 13 people, 81.25%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 13 people, 81.25%
Mental Status Changes (general changes in brain function, such as confusion, amnesia (memory loss), loss of alertness, loss of orientation): 13 people, 81.25%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pulmonary Tuberculosis (lungs tuberculosis): 1 person, 6.25%
Neuralgia (pain in one or more nerves): 1 person, 6.25%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 1 person, 6.25%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 1 person, 6.25%
Hiv Infection: 1 person, 6.25%
Histiocytosis Haematophagic: 1 person, 6.25%

* 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 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?

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