Nucynta and Bacterial infection - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Bacterial infection is reported as a side effect among people who take Nucynta (tapentadol hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Vitamin D3, and have Immunodeficiency common variable.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Bacterial infection when taking Nucynta. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 31,342 people who have side effects when taking Nucynta from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Nucynta?

Nucynta has active ingredients of tapentadol hydrochloride. It is often used in pain. eHealthMe is studying from 31,818 Nucynta users. Check the latest studies of Nucynta.

What is Bacterial infection?

Bacterial infection is found to be associated with 1,351 drugs and 1,755 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Bacterial infection.

eHealthMe: drug outcomes in the real world

eHealthMe runs one of the largest post-marketing drug safety studies in the world. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Our data-driven phase IV clinical trials have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Tools to study our phase IV findings are available to the public, anonymous and free >>>.

On Aug, 30, 2026

31,342 people reported to have side effects when taking Nucynta.
Among them, 16 people (0.05%) have Bacterial infection.

Could Nucynta cause Bacterial infection?

Among these 16 people:

How long have people been on Nucynta when they have Bacterial infection? *

What is the gender of people who have Bacterial infection when taking Nucynta? *

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Bacterial infection when taking Nucynta? *

What are other drugs people take besides Nucynta? *

What are other side effects people have besides Bacterial infection? *

Urinary Tract Infection: 8 people, 50.00%
Joint Swelling: 7 people, 43.75%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 7 people, 43.75%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 7 people, 43.75%
Cyst (a closed sac): 7 people, 43.75%
Thyroid Mass: 6 people, 37.50%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 5 people, 31.25%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 5 people, 31.25%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 5 people, 31.25%
Dizziness: 5 people, 31.25%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 7 people, 43.75%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 4 people, 25.00%
Depression: 3 people, 18.75%
Urine Abnormality: 2 people, 12.50%
Joint Pain: 2 people, 12.50%
Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes): 2 people, 12.50%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 2 people, 12.50%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 2 people, 12.50%
Gallbladder Disorder: 2 people, 12.50%
Stress And Anxiety: 2 people, 12.50%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on tapentadol hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Nucynta) and Nucynta (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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