Subutex and Abdominal distension - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Abdominal distension is reported as a side effect among people who take Subutex (buprenorphine hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Suboxone, and have Depression.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Abdominal distension when taking Subutex. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 8,309 people who have side effects when taking Subutex from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Subutex?

Subutex has active ingredients of buprenorphine hydrochloride. It is often used in opiate withdrawal. eHealthMe is studying from 8,763 Subutex users. Check the latest studies of Subutex.

What is Abdominal distension?

Abdominal distension is found to be associated with 2,576 drugs and 3,635 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Abdominal distension.

On Jul, 04, 2026

8,309 people reported to have side effects when taking Subutex.
Among them, 17 people (0.2%) have Abdominal distension.

Could Subutex cause Abdominal distension?

Among these 17 people:

How long have people been on Subutex when they have Abdominal distension? *

What is the gender of people who have Abdominal distension when taking Subutex? *

female: 75 %
male: 25 %

What is the age of people who have Abdominal distension when taking Subutex? *

What are other drugs people take besides Subutex? *

What are other side effects people have besides Abdominal distension? *

Tremor Neonatal (excited neuromuscular activity of newborns): 6 people, 35.29%
Sneezing: 5 people, 29.41%
Apgar Score Low: 5 people, 29.41%
Bradycardia Foetal (abnormally slow fetal heart rate, usually below 100 beats/min): 5 people, 29.41%
Drug Withdrawal Syndrome Neonatal (prenatal nas is caused by discontinuation of drugs taken by the pregnant mother): 5 people, 29.41%
Headache (pain in head): 4 people, 23.53%
Abdominal Pain: 4 people, 23.53%
Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body): 4 people, 23.53%
Drowsiness: 3 people, 17.65%
Hypotonia Neonatal (low muscle tone in neonatal): 3 people, 17.65%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Depression: 3 people, 17.65%
Panic Disorder: 2 people, 11.76%
Ulcerative Colitis (inflammatory bowel disease (ibd). it causes swelling, ulcerations, and loss of function of the large intestine): 1 person, 5.88%
Stress And Anxiety: 1 person, 5.88%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 1 person, 5.88%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 1 person, 5.88%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 5.88%
Drug Dependence: 1 person, 5.88%
Constipation: 1 person, 5.88%
Ankylosing Spondylitis (type of arthritis affecting the spine): 1 person, 5.88%

* 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 buprenorphine hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Subutex) and Subutex (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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