Peripheral neuropathy in Oxycontin - how severe and when it was recovered? (a real world drug study)

Summary:

We study how severe was Peripheral neuropathy, when it was recovered, drug effectiveness, race, and more among people who take Oxycontin (oxycodone hydrochloride). This phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on reports submitted to eHealthMe, 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 Peripheral neuropathy?

Peripheral neuropathy (damage to nerves of the peripheral nervous system) is found to be associated with 503 drugs and 879 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Peripheral neuropathy.

On Jul, 31, 2026

20 people who have Peripheral neuropathy while taking Oxycontin were studied.

Could Oxycontin cause Peripheral neuropathy?

Severity of Peripheral neuropathy *:

least: 10.53 %
moderate: 15.79 %
severe: 68.42 %
most severe: 5.26 %

When people recovered from Peripheral neuropathy *:

while on drug: 0.0 %
after off the drug: 6.25 %
not yet: 93.75 %

Effectiveness of Oxycontin *:

not at all: 0.0 %
somewhat: 0.0 %
moderate: 31.25 %
high: 68.75 %
very high: 0.0 %

Race of the people *:

African American, Non-Hispanic: 5.26 %
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.0 %
Asian: 5.26 %
Hispanic: 0.0 %
Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders: 0.0 %
Two or more races: 0.0 %
White, Non-Hispanic: 89.47 %

Time on Oxycontin *:

Gender of people when taking Oxycontin *:

female: 60 %
male: 40 %

Age of people when taking Oxycontin *:

Conditions people have *:

High Blood Pressure: 8 people, 40.00%
Diabetes: 4 people, 20.00%
Constipation: 3 people, 15.00%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 3 people, 15.00%
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (excessive, uncontrollable, unexplained and often irrational worry): 3 people, 15.00%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 3 people, 15.00%
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness): 2 people, 10.00%
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (an autoimmune disease, which means the body's immune system mistakenly, attacks healthy tissue): 2 people, 10.00%
Blood Clots: 2 people, 10.00%
High Blood Cholesterol: 2 people, 10.00%

Other drugs people take besides Oxycontin *:

Other side effects people have besides Peripheral neuropathy *:

Weakness: 4 people, 20.00%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 4 people, 20.00%
Abdominal Bloating (feeling of tightness around abdomen): 2 people, 10.00%
Restless Leg Syndrome (a powerful urge to move your legs): 2 people, 10.00%
Weight Increased: 2 people, 10.00%
Meniscus Tears (tear in a crescent-shaped piece of cartilage between the femur and the tibia): 2 people, 10.00%
Muscle Cramps (painful sensations caused by muscle contraction): 2 people, 10.00%
Hip Pain: 2 people, 10.00%
Hair Loss: 2 people, 10.00%
Joint Pain: 2 people, 10.00%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How to use the study?

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How the study uses the data?

The study is based on oxycodone hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Oxycontin). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

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