Oxycodone and Suicidal behaviour - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Suicidal behaviour is reported as a side effect among people who take Oxycodone (oxycodone hydrochloride), especially for people who are male, 20-29 old, also take Oxycontin, and have Depression.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Suicidal behaviour when taking Oxycodone. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 159,853 people who have side effects when taking Oxycodone from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Oxycodone?

Oxycodone has active ingredients of oxycodone hydrochloride. It is often used in pain. eHealthMe is studying from 162,583 Oxycodone users. Check the latest studies of Oxycodone.

What is Suicidal behaviour?

Suicidal behaviour is found to be associated with 523 drugs and 506 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Suicidal behaviour.

On Oct, 26, 2025

159,853 people reported to have side effects when taking Oxycodone.
Among them, 40 people (0.03%) have Suicidal behaviour.

Could Oxycodone cause Suicidal behaviour?

Among these 40 people:

What is the gender of people who have Suicidal behaviour when taking Oxycodone? *

female: 31.58 %
male: 68.42 %

What is the age of people who have Suicidal behaviour when taking Oxycodone? *

What are other drugs people take besides Oxycodone? *

Oxycontin: 15 people, 37.50%
Dilaudid: 7 people, 17.50%
Hydromorphone Hydrochloride: 5 people, 12.50%
Buprenorphine: 5 people, 12.50%
Ms Contin: 5 people, 12.50%
Diazepam: 5 people, 12.50%
Hydrocodone Bitartrate And Acetaminophen: 5 people, 12.50%
Clonidine: 4 people, 10.00%
Tramadol: 4 people, 10.00%
Percocet: 4 people, 10.00%

What are other side effects people have besides Suicidal behaviour? *

Drug Dependence: 25 people, 62.50%
Overdose: 17 people, 42.50%
Depression: 13 people, 32.50%
Drug Withdrawal Syndrome (interfere with normal social, occupational, or other functioning. are not due to another medical condition, drug use, or discontinuation): 6 people, 15.00%
Abdominal Pain Upper: 6 people, 15.00%
Withdrawal Syndrome (a discontinuation syndrome is a set of symptoms occurred due to discontinuation of substance): 5 people, 12.50%
Hyperhidrosis (abnormally increased sweating): 5 people, 12.50%
Mood Swings (an extreme or rapid change in mood): 5 people, 12.50%
Stress And Anxiety: 4 people, 10.00%
Suicidal Ideation: 4 people, 10.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Neuropathy Peripheral (surface nerve damage): 2 people, 5.00%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 2 people, 5.00%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 2 people, 5.00%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 2 people, 5.00%
Erection Problems: 2 people, 5.00%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 2 people, 5.00%
Neuralgia (pain in one or more nerves): 2 people, 5.00%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 5.00%
Quit Smoking: 2 people, 5.00%
Depression: 2 people, 5.00%

* 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 oxycodone hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Oxycodone) and Oxycodone (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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