Oxycontin and Dental plaque - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Dental plaque is reported as a side effect among people who take Oxycontin (oxycodone hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Zometa, and have Breast cancer.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Dental plaque when taking Oxycontin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 210,595 people who have side effects when taking Oxycontin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Oxycontin?

Oxycontin has active ingredients of oxycodone hydrochloride. It is often used in pain. eHealthMe is studying from 212,533 Oxycontin users. Check the latest studies of Oxycontin.

What is Dental plaque?

Dental plaque (film of mucus and bacteria deposited on the teeth that encourages the development of dental caries) is found to be associated with 188 drugs and 171 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Dental plaque.

eHealthMe: drug outcomes in the real world

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On Sep, 01, 2026

210,595 people reported to have side effects when taking Oxycontin.
Among them, 40 people (0.02%) have Dental plaque.

Among these 40 people:

How long have people been on Oxycontin when they have Dental plaque? *

What is the gender of people who have Dental plaque when taking Oxycontin? *

female: 55 %
male: 45 %

What is the age of people who have Dental plaque when taking Oxycontin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Oxycontin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Dental plaque? *

Osteonecrosis Of Jaw (death of bone of jaw): 37 people, 92.50%
Bone Lesion (bone with abnormalities. bone lesions can result from growth formations, infections, or injuries): 34 people, 85.00%
Bone Disorder: 33 people, 82.50%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 31 people, 77.50%
Chest Pain: 29 people, 72.50%
Kyphosis (a condition of over-curvature of the thoracic vertebrae (upper back)): 29 people, 72.50%
Device Related Infection: 29 people, 72.50%
Urinary Tract Infection: 28 people, 70.00%
Dizziness: 27 people, 67.50%
Stress And Anxiety: 26 people, 65.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 16 people, 40.00%
Breast Cancer: 16 people, 40.00%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 15 people, 37.50%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 15 people, 37.50%
Constipation: 15 people, 37.50%
Breast Cancer Metastatic: 15 people, 37.50%
Prostate Cancer Metastatic: 4 people, 10.00%
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (primary high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of your heart): 1 person, 2.50%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 1 person, 2.50%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 1 person, 2.50%

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