Propoxyphene hydrochloride and Drowsiness - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drowsiness is reported as a side effect among people who take Propoxyphene hydrochloride (propoxyphene hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Percocet, and have Back pain.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Drowsiness when taking Propoxyphene hydrochloride. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 3,257 people who have side effects when taking Propoxyphene hydrochloride from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Propoxyphene hydrochloride?

Propoxyphene hydrochloride has active ingredients of propoxyphene hydrochloride. It is often used in pain. eHealthMe is studying from 3,278 Propoxyphene hydrochloride users. Check the latest studies of Propoxyphene hydrochloride.

What is Drowsiness?

Drowsiness is found to be associated with 2,863 drugs and 4,800 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Drowsiness.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

3,257 people reported to have side effects when taking Propoxyphene hydrochloride.
Among them, 12 people (0.37%) have Drowsiness.

Could Propoxyphene hydrochloride cause Drowsiness?

Among these 12 people:

How long have people been on Propoxyphene hydrochloride when they have Drowsiness? *

What is the gender of people who have Drowsiness when taking Propoxyphene hydrochloride? *

female: 75 %
male: 25 %

What is the age of people who have Drowsiness when taking Propoxyphene hydrochloride? *

What are other drugs people take besides Propoxyphene hydrochloride? *

What are other side effects people have besides Drowsiness? *

Nausea And Vomiting: 7 people, 58.33%
Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water): 7 people, 58.33%
Pulmonary Congestion (congestion in the lungs): 7 people, 58.33%
Enlarged Heart: 6 people, 50.00%
Spleen Congestion (overloaded spleen): 6 people, 50.00%
Aortic Valve Calcification: 6 people, 50.00%
Head Injury: 5 people, 41.67%
Hepatic Steatosis (fatty liver disease): 5 people, 41.67%
Pulmonary Oedema (fluid accumulation in the lungs): 5 people, 41.67%
Varicose Vein (veins that have become enlarged and tortuous): 4 people, 33.33%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Back Pain: 6 people, 50.00%
Neuropathy Peripheral (surface nerve damage): 1 person, 8.33%
Middle Insomnia (difficulty returning to sleep after awakening either in the middle of the night): 1 person, 8.33%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 1 person, 8.33%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 8.33%
Depression: 1 person, 8.33%
Cardiac Arrest: 1 person, 8.33%
Breathing - Slowed Or Stopped: 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 propoxyphene hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Propoxyphene hydrochloride) and Propoxyphene hydrochloride (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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