Oxycontin and Nasal septum deviation - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Nasal septum deviation 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 2 - 5 years also take Zometa, and have Multiple myeloma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Nasal septum deviation 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 Nasal septum deviation?

Nasal septum deviation (deviated nasal septum) is found to be associated with 475 drugs and 461 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Nasal septum deviation.

On Jul, 15, 2026

210,595 people reported to have side effects when taking Oxycontin.
Among them, 97 people (0.05%) have Nasal septum deviation.

Could Oxycontin cause Nasal septum deviation?

Among these 97 people:

How long have people been on Oxycontin when they have Nasal septum deviation? *

What is the gender of people who have Nasal septum deviation when taking Oxycontin? *

female: 44.33 %
male: 55.67 %

What is the age of people who have Nasal septum deviation when taking Oxycontin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Oxycontin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Nasal septum deviation? *

Osteonecrosis Of Jaw (death of bone of jaw): 73 people, 75.26%
Bone Disorder: 64 people, 65.98%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 64 people, 65.98%
Stress And Anxiety: 54 people, 55.67%
Fall: 48 people, 49.48%
Depression: 43 people, 44.33%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 43 people, 44.33%
Osteomyelitis (infection of bone): 40 people, 41.24%
Enlarged Heart: 40 people, 41.24%
Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 39 people, 40.21%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 35 people, 36.08%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 23 people, 23.71%
Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 20 people, 20.62%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 16 people, 16.49%
Urticaria Pigmentosa (skin disease that produces patches of darker skin (lesions) and very bad itching): 14 people, 14.43%
Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat): 13 people, 13.40%
Depression: 13 people, 13.40%
Stable Angina (a constant chest pain): 13 people, 13.40%
Breast Cancer: 10 people, 10.31%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 2.06%

* 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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