Oxycontin and Metabolic disorder - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Metabolic disorder is reported as a side effect among people who take Oxycontin (oxycodone hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Percocet, and have Depression.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Metabolic disorder 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 Metabolic disorder?

Metabolic disorder (an abnormal function and pattern of body fat. insulin resistance refers to the diminished ability of cells to respond to the action of insulin in promoting the transport of the sugar glucose, from blood into muscles and other tissues) is found to be associated with 585 drugs and 668 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Metabolic disorder.

On Jul, 13, 2026

210,595 people reported to have side effects when taking Oxycontin.
Among them, 36 people (0.02%) have Metabolic disorder.

Could Oxycontin cause Metabolic disorder?

Among these 36 people:

How long have people been on Oxycontin when they have Metabolic disorder? *

What is the gender of people who have Metabolic disorder when taking Oxycontin? *

female: 55.56 %
male: 44.44 %

What is the age of people who have Metabolic disorder when taking Oxycontin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Oxycontin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Metabolic disorder? *

Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 8 people, 22.22%
Diarrhea: 8 people, 22.22%
Nausea And Vomiting: 7 people, 19.44%
Weakness: 7 people, 19.44%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 7 people, 19.44%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 6 people, 16.67%
High Blood Pressure: 6 people, 16.67%
Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water): 6 people, 16.67%
Drug Dependence: 5 people, 13.89%
Hypokalemia (low potassium): 5 people, 13.89%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Mesothelioma (rare type of cancer that occurs in the thin layer of cells lining the body's internal organs, known as the mesothelium): 3 people, 8.33%
Depression: 3 people, 8.33%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 2 people, 5.56%
Transitional Cell Carcinoma (cancer tumour inner most layer of urinary system): 1 person, 2.78%
Cataract (clouding of the lens inside the eye): 1 person, 2.78%
Cluster Headache (one-sided head pain with tearing): 1 person, 2.78%
Constipation: 1 person, 2.78%
Cough: 1 person, 2.78%
Deep Venous Thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis): 1 person, 2.78%
Drowsiness: 1 person, 2.78%

* 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).

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