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Ritalin LA (Methylphenidate) - Reports of Side Effects & Adverse Reactions

 



This is an index of reports of adverse events (side effects, adverse reactions, etc.) related to Ritalin LA (Methylphenidate). Click on the relevant link below to view a selection of reports according to the event's seriousness level and/or the nature of the side effect / adverse reaction. Or scroll down to view all available reports.

Our database includes reports from Jan 2007 to Dec 2007. The information is not vetted and should not be cosidered as verified clinical evidence.

All cases (17)
     Drug Ineffective (4)Agitation (3)Vomiting (3)more >>

Cases resulting in a serious event (15)
     Drug Ineffective (4)Vomiting (3)Headache (3)more >>

Cases resulting in hospitalization (1)
     Confusional State (1)Migraine (1)Encephalitis (1)more >>

Cases resulting in other serious reactions (14)
     Drug Ineffective (4)Vomiting (3)Weight Decreased (2)more >>

Adverse event in 10 year old male receiving Ritalin LA (Methylphenidate)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Brazil on 2007-10-29

Patient: 10 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Blood Urine Present, Dysuria

Suspect drug(s):
Ritalin LA (Methylphenidate)



Adverse event in 14 year old male receiving Ritalin LA (Methylphenidate)

Reported by a physician from Switzerland on 2007-07-18

Patient: 14 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Injury

Suspect drug(s):
Ritalin LA (Methylphenidate)



Adverse event in 12 year old male receiving Ritalin LA (Methylphenidate)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Brazil on 2007-07-03

Patient: 12 year old male, weighing 53.0 kg (116.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Agitation, Weight Decreased, Vomiting, Drug Ineffective, Drug Interaction, Convulsion, Tremor, Irritability, Eye Rolling, Anorexia, Blood Pressure Decreased, Nervousness

Suspect drug(s):
Ritalin
    Dosage: 10 mg, tid
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder

Ritalin LA
    Dosage: 30 mg/day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder

Tegretol
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Convulsion

Trileptal
    Dosage: 3 tablets/day (900 mg/day)
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Convulsion

Other drugs received by patient: Depakene



Adverse event in 17 year old male receiving Ritalin LA (Methylphenidate)

Reported by a physician from Belgium on 2007-07-03

Patient: 17 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Incorrect Route of Drug Administration, Alcoholism, Drug Abuser, Intentional Drug Misuse, Menorrhagia

Suspect drug(s):
Ritalin LA
    Dosage: 30 mg, bid
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder

Ritalin
    Dosage: 2 tablets of 10 mg in afternoon
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder



Adverse event in male receiving Ritalin LA (Methylphenidate)

Reported by a physician from Belgium on 2007-06-26

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Incorrect Route of Drug Administration, Intentional Drug Misuse

Suspect drug(s):
Ritalin LA
    Dosage: 2 x 30 mg in the morning
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder

Ritalin
    Dosage: afternoon
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder



Adverse event in 12 year old male receiving Ritalin LA (Methylphenidate)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Brazil on 2007-06-20

Patient: 12 year old male, weighing 53.0 kg (116.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Agitation, Weight Decreased, Vomiting, Drug Ineffective, Drug Interaction, Convulsion, Tremor, Irritability, Eye Rolling, Anorexia, Blood Pressure Decreased, Nervousness

Suspect drug(s):
Ritalin
    Dosage: 10 mg, tid
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder

Ritalin LA
    Dosage: 30 mg/day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder

Tegretol
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Convulsion

Trileptal
    Dosage: 3 tablets/day (900 mg/day)
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Convulsion

Other drugs received by patient: Depakene



Adverse event in 10 year old male receiving Ritalin LA (Methylphenidate)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from South Africa on 2007-06-11

Patient: 10 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Drug Ineffective, Disturbance in Social Behaviour, Suicidal Ideation

Suspect drug(s):
Ritalin
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder

Ritalin LA
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder

Other drugs received by patient: Omega



Adverse event in 17 year old male receiving Ritalin LA (Methylphenidate)

Reported by a physician from South Africa on 2007-06-06

Patient: 17 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Epilepsy

Suspect drug(s):
Ritalin LA (Methylphenidate)



Adverse event in 10 year old male receiving Ritalin LA (Methylphenidate)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from South Africa on 2007-06-04

Patient: 10 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Drug Ineffective, Disturbance in Social Behaviour, Suicidal Ideation

Suspect drug(s):
Ritalin
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder

Ritalin LA
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder

Other drugs received by patient: Omega



Adverse event in 11 year old male receiving Ritalin LA (Methylphenidate)

Reported by a physician from Australia on 2007-05-22

Patient: 11 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Hypothyroidism

Suspect drug(s):
Ritalin LA (Methylphenidate)



Adverse event in 11 year old male receiving Ritalin LA (Methylphenidate)

Reported by a physician from Norway on 2007-05-14

Patient: 11 year old male, weighing 30.0 kg (66.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Confusional State, Migraine, Fatigue, Areflexia, Encephalitis, Headache, Stress

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Ritalin LA
    Dosage: 80 mg/d
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder

Ritalin LA
    Dosage: 20 mg, bid
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2006-08-01

Other drugs received by patient: Risperdal



Adverse event in male receiving Ritalin LA (Methylphenidate)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-03-27

Patient: male, weighing 23.6 kg (51.9 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Drug Effect Decreased

Suspect drug(s):
Ritalin LA (Methylphenidate)



Adverse event in 31 year old male receiving Ritalin LA (Methylphenidate)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from Australia on 2007-03-07

Patient: 31 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Speech Disorder, Head Discomfort, Heart Rate Increased, Sensation of Heaviness, Headache, Disorientation, Hyperhidrosis

Suspect drug(s):
Ritalin LA (Methylphenidate)



Adverse event in female receiving Ritalin LA (Methylphenidate)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Australia on 2007-02-27

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Confusional State, Pressure of Speech, Repetitive Speech

Suspect drug(s):
Ritalin LA (Methylphenidate)



Adverse event in 31 year old male receiving Ritalin LA (Methylphenidate)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from Australia on 2007-02-23

Patient: 31 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Head Discomfort, Sensation of Heaviness, Heart Rate Increased, Lack of Spontaneous Speech, Headache, Disorientation, Hyperhidrosis

Suspect drug(s):
Ritalin LA (Methylphenidate)



Adverse event in 9 year old male receiving Ritalin LA (Methylphenidate)

Reported by a physician from Australia on 2007-01-24

Patient: 9 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Agitation

Suspect drug(s):
Ritalin LA
    Dosage: 30 mg
    Administration route: Oral

Ritalin LA
    Dosage: 20 mg
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2006-09-01

Ritalin LA
    Dosage: 10 mg
    Administration route: Oral



Adverse event in male receiving Ritalin LA (Methylphenidate)

Reported by a pharmacist from Australia on 2007-01-11

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Anxiety, Vomiting, Malaise, Nausea, Palpitations, Electrocardiogram Abnormal, Cold Sweat

Suspect drug(s):
Ritalin LA (Methylphenidate)

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