Tramadol and Bone marrow oedema - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Bone marrow oedema is reported as a side effect among people who take Tramadol (tramadol hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 20-29 old, also take Celebrex, and have Ankylosing spondylitis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Bone marrow oedema when taking Tramadol. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 229,782 people who have side effects when taking Tramadol from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Tramadol?

Tramadol has active ingredients of tramadol hydrochloride. It is often used in pain. eHealthMe is studying from 235,800 Tramadol users. Check the latest studies of Tramadol.

What is Bone marrow oedema?

Bone marrow oedema (inflammation that causes much than the needed fluid in a bone) is found to be associated with 304 drugs and 298 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Bone marrow oedema.

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On Aug, 20, 2026

229,782 people reported to have side effects when taking Tramadol.
Among them, 24 people (0.01%) have Bone marrow oedema.

Could Tramadol cause Bone marrow oedema?

Among these 24 people:

What is the gender of people who have Bone marrow oedema when taking Tramadol? *

female: 73.91 %
male: 26.09 %

What is the age of people who have Bone marrow oedema when taking Tramadol? *

What are other drugs people take besides Tramadol? *

What are other side effects people have besides Bone marrow oedema? *

Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 11 people, 45.83%
Ankylosing Spondylitis (type of arthritis affecting the spine): 11 people, 45.83%
Drug Ineffective: 10 people, 41.67%
Arthropathy: 10 people, 41.67%
Joint Pain: 10 people, 41.67%
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasopharynx): 8 people, 33.33%
Musculoskeletal Stiffness (stiffness of the body's muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments and nerves): 8 people, 33.33%
Sacroiliitis (an inflammation of the sacroiliac joint): 7 people, 29.17%
Fungal Infection: 7 people, 29.17%
Chest Pain: 6 people, 25.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Ankylosing Spondylitis (type of arthritis affecting the spine): 3 people, 12.50%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 2 people, 8.33%
Depression: 2 people, 8.33%
Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 2 people, 8.33%
Discomfort: 2 people, 8.33%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 2 people, 8.33%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 1 person, 4.17%
Asthma: 1 person, 4.17%
Autoimmune Disorder (a condition in which the immune system attacks the body's normal substances and tissue): 1 person, 4.17%
Breast Cancer Metastatic: 1 person, 4.17%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Bone marrow oedema:

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Mansour HM, "Tramadol and Disseminated Intravascular Coagulopathy: A Case Report", Medicine Science, 2015 Jan .
Mansour HM, "Tramadol and Disseminated Intravascular Coagulopathy: A Case Report", Medicine Science, 2015 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on tramadol hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Tramadol) and Tramadol (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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