Oxycontin and Loose stools - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Loose stools is reported as a side effect among people who take Oxycontin (oxycodone hydrochloride), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 2 years also take Ambien, and have Multiple myeloma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Loose stools 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 Loose stools?

Loose stools is found to be associated with 235 drugs and 357 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Loose stools.

On Aug, 07, 2026

210,595 people reported to have side effects when taking Oxycontin.
Among them, 12 people (0.01%) have Loose stools.

Among these 12 people:

How long have people been on Oxycontin when they have Loose stools? *

What is the gender of people who have Loose stools when taking Oxycontin? *

female: 41.67 %
male: 58.33 %

What is the age of people who have Loose stools when taking Oxycontin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Oxycontin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Loose stools? *

Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 5 people, 41.67%
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 5 people, 41.67%
Weakness: 4 people, 33.33%
Drug Withdrawal Syndrome (interfere with normal social, occupational, or other functioning. are not due to another medical condition, drug use, or discontinuation): 3 people, 25.00%
Itching: 3 people, 25.00%
Abdominal Pain: 3 people, 25.00%
Pain In Extremity: 3 people, 25.00%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 3 people, 25.00%
Fall: 3 people, 25.00%
International Normalised Ratio Increased: 3 people, 25.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 2 people, 16.67%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 1 person, 8.33%
Carcinoma (cancer): 1 person, 8.33%

* 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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