Suboxone and Atrial fibrillation/flutter - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Atrial fibrillation/flutter is reported as a side effect among people who take Suboxone (buprenorphine hydrochloride; naloxone hydrochloride), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Cymbalta, and have Drug dependence.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Atrial fibrillation/flutter when taking Suboxone. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 28,308 people who have side effects when taking Suboxone from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Suboxone?

Suboxone has active ingredients of buprenorphine hydrochloride; naloxone hydrochloride. It is often used in opiate withdrawal. eHealthMe is studying from 31,249 Suboxone users. Check the latest studies of Suboxone.

What is Atrial fibrillation/flutter?

Atrial fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles) is found to be associated with 2,364 drugs and 3,841 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Atrial fibrillation/flutter.

On May, 08, 2026

28,308 people reported to have side effects when taking Suboxone.
Among them, 37 people (0.13%) have Atrial fibrillation/flutter.

Could Suboxone cause Atrial fibrillation/flutter?

Among these 37 people:

How long have people been on Suboxone when they have Atrial fibrillation/flutter? *

What is the gender of people who have Atrial fibrillation/flutter when taking Suboxone? *

female: 47.06 %
male: 52.94 %

What is the age of people who have Atrial fibrillation/flutter when taking Suboxone? *

What are other drugs people take besides Suboxone? *

What are other side effects people have besides Atrial fibrillation/flutter? *

Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 13 people, 35.14%
Nausea And Vomiting: 10 people, 27.03%
Pneumonia: 10 people, 27.03%
Chest Pain: 10 people, 27.03%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 10 people, 27.03%
Deep Venous Thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis): 9 people, 24.32%
Spinal Osteoarthritis (joint cartilage loss in spine): 9 people, 24.32%
Osteonecrosis Of Jaw (death of bone of jaw): 9 people, 24.32%
Pancytopenia (medical condition in which there is a reduction in the number of red and white blood cells, as well as platelets): 9 people, 24.32%
Confusional State: 9 people, 24.32%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Drug Dependence: 11 people, 29.73%
Pain: 8 people, 21.62%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 8.11%
Stress And Anxiety: 2 people, 5.41%
Urinary Tract Infection: 1 person, 2.70%
Multiple Allergies (allergy to multiple agents): 1 person, 2.70%
Back Injury: 1 person, 2.70%
Blood Glucose Increased: 1 person, 2.70%
Bone Density Abnormal: 1 person, 2.70%
Cardiac Disorder: 1 person, 2.70%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related studies:

Effectiveness of, long term effects of, and alternative drugs to Suboxone:

Suboxone (31,249 reports)

Atrial fibrillation/flutter treatments and more:

Atrial fibrillation/flutter (349,226 reports)

How severe was Atrial fibrillation/flutter and when was it recovered:

Atrial fibrillation/flutter in Suboxone

Expand to all the drugs that have ingredients of buprenorphine hydrochloride; naloxone hydrochloride:

Atrial fibrillation/flutter and drugs with ingredients of buprenorphine hydrochloride; naloxone hydrochloride (42 reports)

Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Browse all side effects of Suboxone:

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Atrial fibrillation/flutter:

Atrial fibrillation/flutter (2,364 drugs)

Browse all the conditions that are associated with Atrial fibrillation/flutter:

Atrial fibrillation/flutter (3,841 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on buprenorphine hydrochloride; naloxone hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Suboxone) and Suboxone (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

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

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