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Ritalin (Methylphenidate) - Aggression - Suspected Cause - Side Effect Reports

 
 



Index of reports > Cases with Aggression (20)

Below is the selection of side effect reports (a.k.a. adverse event reports) related to Ritalin (Methylphenidate) where reactions include aggression. The selected reports were submitted to the FDA during the sample period of about a year.

Possible Ritalin side effects in 18 year old male

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-07

Patient: 18 year old male

Reactions: Product Substitution Issue, Agitation, Anger, Disturbance in Attention, Rash, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Aggression

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ritalin

Other drugs received by patient: Strattera; Concerta; Seroquel



Possible Ritalin side effects in male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Brazil on 2012-07-20

Patient: male

Reactions: Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder, Aggression

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ritalin



Possible Ritalin side effects in male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Canada on 2012-07-17

Patient: male

Reactions: Euphoric Mood, Sexually Inappropriate Behaviour, Aggression, Substance Abuse

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Morphine Sulfate (Avinza ER)

Effexor

Dilaudid

Ritalin

Marijuana

Effexor



Possible Ritalin side effects in 38 year old female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Sweden on 2012-07-11

Patient: 38 year old female

Reactions: Pruritus, Drug Ineffective, Expired Drug Administered, Dark Circles Under Eyes, Pyrexia, Headache, Oral Herpes, Abdominal Pain Upper, Menstrual Disorder, Fatigue, Overdose, Palpitations, Balance Disorder, DRY Mouth, Dizziness, Skin Warm, Decreased Appetite, Hyperacusis, Nausea, Skin Disorder, Aggression, Tremor, Anxiety, Blood Glucose Decreased, Disturbance in Attention, Memory Impairment

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Concerta
    Dosage: 2-3 tablets in the morning
    Administration route: Oral

Ritalin
    Dosage: 2 tablets in the morning and 3 tablets at night
    Indication: Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder

Concerta
    Dosage: 2 tablets in the morning and 2 tablets at lunch
    Administration route: Oral

Concerta
    Dosage: in the morning
    Administration route: Oral

Concerta
    Dosage: after lunch
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder



Possible Ritalin side effects in male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Canada on 2012-07-11

Patient: male

Reactions: Euphoric Mood, Sexually Inappropriate Behaviour, Aggression, Substance Abuse

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Effexor
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Morphine Sulfate
    Dosage: unk
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Ritalin
    Dosage: unk
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Marijuana
    Dosage: unk
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Dilaudid
    Dosage: unk
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication



Possible Ritalin side effects in male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Brazil on 2012-06-15

Patient: male, weighing 50.0 kg (110.0 pounds)

Reactions: Foot Fracture, Agitation, Drug Ineffective, Stubbornness, Disturbance in Attention, Fall, Aggression

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ritalin LA
    Dosage: 1 df, daily
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder
    Start date: 2011-01-01

Ritalin
    Dosage: 2 df, daily, one in morning one in afternoon
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder
    Start date: 2006-01-01
    End date: 2011-01-01



Possible Ritalin side effects in 38 year old female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Sweden on 2012-06-11

Patient: 38 year old female

Reactions: Pruritus, Drug Ineffective, Expired Drug Administered, Headache, Dark Circles Under Eyes, Pyrexia, Oral Herpes, Abdominal Pain Upper, Menstrual Disorder, Overdose, Fatigue, Balance Disorder, Palpitations, DRY Mouth, Dizziness, Skin Warm, Decreased Appetite, Hyperacusis, Nausea, Skin Disorder, Aggression, Tremor, Anxiety, Blood Glucose Decreased, Disturbance in Attention, Memory Impairment

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Concerta
    Dosage: 2-3 tablets in the morning
    Administration route: Oral

Concerta
    Dosage: in the morning
    Administration route: Oral

Concerta
    Dosage: after lunch
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder

Concerta
    Dosage: 2 tablets in the morning and 2 tablets at lunch
    Administration route: Oral

Ritalin
    Dosage: 2 tablets in the morning and 3 tablets at night
    Indication: Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder



Possible Ritalin side effects in male

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Denmark on 2012-05-16

Patient: male, weighing 15.2 kg (33.4 pounds)

Reactions: Muscle Rigidity, Hyperhidrosis, Aggression, TIC, Social Avoidant Behaviour, Insomnia, Otitis Media, Mood Swings, Decreased Appetite

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ritalin

Other drugs received by patient: Singulair; Ventolin; Flixotide Diskus



Possible Ritalin side effects in male

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2012-03-22

Patient: male

Reactions: Agitation, Blood Creatine Phosphokinase Increased, Rhabdomyolysis, Hyperthermia, Dyskinesia, Tachycardia, Impulsive Behaviour, Haemodynamic Instability, Renal Failure Acute, Dissociative Fugue, Cytolytic Hepatitis, General Physical Health Deterioration, Abnormal Behaviour, DRY Skin, Toxicity To Various Agents, Respiratory Distress, Convulsion, Aggression, Lung Disorder, Dehydration, Hypotonia, Altered State of Consciousness, Shock

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Nopron
    Dosage: unk
    Start date: 2010-06-28
    End date: 2010-06-29

Tercian
    Dosage: 12.5 mg, bid
    Start date: 2010-05-01
    End date: 2010-05-31

Concerta
    Dosage: unk
    Start date: 2010-05-01

Atarax
    Dosage: unk
    Indication: Agitation
    Start date: 2010-05-01
    End date: 2010-06-04

Atarax
    Dosage: unk

Artane
    Dosage: 30 mg, qd
    Indication: Parkinsonism
    Start date: 2010-06-23
    End date: 2010-06-29

Neuleptil
    Dosage: unk
    Start date: 2010-05-01
    End date: 2010-05-31

Ritalin
    Dosage: 20 mg, qd
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Anxiety
    Start date: 2008-01-01
    End date: 2010-05-01

Atarax
    Dosage: 200 mg, qd
    Start date: 2010-06-21
    End date: 2010-06-29

Ritalin
    Dosage: 25 mg, qd
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2010-06-21
    End date: 2010-06-29

Risperdal
    Dosage: 1 mg, bid
    Start date: 2008-01-01
    End date: 2010-05-01

Lepticur
    Dosage: unk
    Start date: 2010-06-04
    End date: 2010-06-21

Clonazepam
    Dosage: unk
    Start date: 2010-06-04
    End date: 2010-06-21

Other drugs received by patient: Valium; Sufentanyl; Midazolam HCL



Possible Ritalin side effects in 8 year old male

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Canada on 2012-03-05

Patient: 8 year old male

Reactions: Drug Ineffective, Abnormal Behaviour, Impulsive Behaviour, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Aggression, Irritability, Affect Lability, Learning Disability, Disturbance in Attention, Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder, Crying

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ritalin-SR
    Dosage: 20 mg, bid, in morning and in afternoon

Ritalin
    Dosage: 5 mg, bid- in morning and at noon
    Indication: Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder

Ritalin
    Dosage: 10 mg, bid, in morning and at noon

Ritalin
    Dosage: 20 mg, bid, in morning and at noon

Ritalin
    Dosage: 36 mg
    Indication: Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder

Ritalin-SR
    Dosage: 10 mg, bid, in morning and in afternoon
    Indication: Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder

Other drugs received by patient: Atomoxetine HCL; Atomoxetine HCL; Atomoxetine HCL; Atomoxetine HCL



Possible Ritalin side effects in male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-01-19

Patient: male

Reactions: Agitation, Drug Ineffective, Breast Enlargement, Pain, Rectal Haemorrhage, Deafness, Constipation, Somnolence, Gastric Ulcer, Suicidal Ideation, Weight Increased, Fatigue, Anger, Unevaluable Event, Mood Swings, Muscle Spasms, Drug Effect Increased, Ear Disorder, Condition Aggravated, Rash, Aggression, Anxiety, Dependence, Insomnia, Disturbance in Attention, Erection Increased, Memory Impairment, Feeling Abnormal, Influenza Like Illness

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Mirtazapine
    Dosage: unk
    Start date: 2007-01-01

Effexor XR
    Dosage: unk

Depakote
    Dosage: unk
    Indication: Headache

Risperdal
    Dosage: unk
    Start date: 2007-01-01

Seroquel
    Dosage: unk
    Start date: 2007-01-01

Skelaxin
    Dosage: unk

Imitrex
    Dosage: unk
    Indication: Headache

Soma
    Dosage: unk

Lexapro
    Dosage: unk

Valium
    Dosage: unk
    Indication: Pain

Cymbalta
    Indication: Pain

Klonopin
    Dosage: unk

Zoloft
    Dosage: unk

Geodon
    Dosage: unk

Cymbalta
    Indication: Depression

Celebrex
    Dosage: unk

Zyprexa
    Dosage: unk

Valium
    Indication: Hypotonia

Trazodone HCL
    Indication: Pain

Elavil
    Dosage: unk

Lithium
    Dosage: unk
    Start date: 2007-01-01

Tegretol
    Dosage: unk

Wellbutrin
    Dosage: unk

Buspar
    Dosage: unk

Valium
    Indication: Anxiety

Effexor
    Dosage: 37.5 mg, unk

Lamictal
    Dosage: unk

Paxil
    Dosage: unk

Ritalin
    Indication: Headache

Pamelor

Zomig
    Dosage: unk
    Indication: Headache

Trazodone HCL
    Indication: Depression



Possible Ritalin side effects in 8 year old male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Brazil on 2012-01-02

Patient: 8 year old male

Reactions: Agitation, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Malaise, Central Nervous System Lesion, Mental Disorder, Drug Interaction, Depression, Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder, Aggression

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ritalin

Other drugs received by patient possibly interacting with the suspect drug:
Clonidine Hydrochloride
    Indication: Hypertension

Ritalin
    Dosage: 10 mg, tid
    Administration route: Oral

Other drugs received by patient: Tofranil; Neuleptil



Possible Ritalin side effects in 6 year old male

Reported by a physician from United States on 2011-12-23

Patient: 6 year old male, weighing 29.5 kg (64.9 pounds)

Reactions: Irritability, Underweight, Insomnia, Crying, Aggression

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Adderall 10

Ritalin-SR
    Dosage: 20 mg, qd, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder
    Start date: 2011-02-25
    End date: 2011-03-02

Ritalin
    Dosage: 5 mg, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder
    Start date: 2011-03-02



Possible Ritalin side effects in 15 year old male

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2011-12-16

Patient: 15 year old male

Reactions: Agitation, Tinnitus, Drug Ineffective, Head Injury, Rectal Haemorrhage, Deafness, Headache, Constipation, Somnolence, Gastric Ulcer, Suicidal Ideation, Gynaecomastia, Weight Increased, Fatigue, Mood Altered, Anger, Muscle Spasms, Rash, Aggression, Insomnia, Disturbance in Attention, Memory Impairment, Erection Increased, Influenza

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Geodon
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Tegretol
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Effexor XR
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Soma
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Celebrex
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Lexapro
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Zoloft
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Imitrex
    Indication: Headache

Lithium Carbonate
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2007-01-01

Risperdal
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2007-01-01

Elavil
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Ritalin
    Indication: Headache

Lamictal
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Paxil
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Klonopin
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Pamelor
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Zyprexa
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Trazodone HCL
    Indication: Depression

Trazodone HCL
    Indication: Pain

Cymbalta
    Indication: Depression

Cymbalta
    Indication: Pain

Mirtazapine
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2007-01-01

Skelaxin
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Effexor
    Dosage: 3.75 mg
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Depakote
    Indication: Headache

Wellbutrin
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Buspar
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Zomig
    Indication: Headache

Seroquel
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2007-01-01

Valium
    Indication: Hypotonia

Valium
    Indication: Anxiety

Valium
    Indication: Pain



Possible Ritalin side effects in 4 year old male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Brazil on 2011-12-13

Patient: 4 year old male

Reactions: Accident, Confusional State, Hypersensitivity, Psychological Trauma, Aggression

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ritalin
    Dosage: 3 tabs, daily
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Psychomotor Hyperactivity

Tofranil
    Dosage: 1 tab, at night

Ritalin
    Dosage: 2 tabs, daily
    Administration route: Oral

Carbolitium
    Dosage: unk ukn, unk

Other drugs received by patient: Neozine; Risperidone



Possible Ritalin side effects in male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2011-12-05

Patient: male

Reactions: Breast Enlargement, Drug Ineffective, Rectal Haemorrhage, Deafness, Gastric Ulcer, Constipation, Suicidal Ideation, Weight Increased, Fatigue, Anger, Mood Swings, Muscle Spasms, Drug Effect Increased, Ear Disorder, Condition Aggravated, Rash, Aggression, Dependence, Insomnia, Disturbance in Attention, Memory Impairment, Erection Increased, Influenza Like Illness

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Zyprexa
    Dosage: unk

Wellbutrin
    Dosage: unk

Trazodone HCL
    Indication: Pain

Cymbalta
    Indication: Pain

Skelaxin
    Dosage: unk

Effexor
    Dosage: 37.5 mg, unk

Soma
    Dosage: unk

Risperdal
    Dosage: unk
    Start date: 2007-01-01

Tegretol
    Dosage: unk

Valium
    Indication: Hypotonia

Trazodone HCL
    Indication: Depression

Pamelor

Mirtazapine
    Dosage: unk
    Start date: 2007-01-01

Celebrex
    Dosage: unk

Zomig
    Dosage: unk
    Indication: Headache

Paxil
    Dosage: unk

Geodon
    Dosage: unk

Lithium
    Dosage: unk
    Start date: 2007-01-01

Klonopin
    Dosage: unk

Seroquel
    Dosage: unk
    Start date: 2007-01-01

Buspar
    Dosage: unk

Valium
    Dosage: unk
    Indication: Pain

Zoloft
    Dosage: unk

Lexapro
    Dosage: unk

Elavil
    Dosage: unk

Imitrex
    Dosage: unk
    Indication: Headache

Ritalin
    Indication: Headache

Effexor XR
    Dosage: unk

Depakote
    Dosage: unk
    Indication: Headache

Lamictal
    Dosage: unk

Valium
    Indication: Anxiety

Cymbalta
    Indication: Depression



Possible Ritalin side effects in 8 year old male

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Canada on 2011-11-17

Patient: 8 year old male

Reactions: Drug Ineffective, Abnormal Behaviour, Impulsive Behaviour, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Aggression, Irritability, Affect Lability, Learning Disability, Disturbance in Attention, Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder, Crying

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ritalin
    Dosage: 10 mg, bid, in morning and at noon

Ritalin
    Dosage: 20 mg, bid, in morning and at noon

Ritalin-SR
    Dosage: 10 mg, bid, in morning and in afternoon
    Indication: Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder

Ritalin-SR
    Dosage: 20 mg, bid, in morning and in afternoon

Ritalin
    Dosage: 36 mg
    Indication: Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder

Ritalin
    Dosage: 5 mg, bid- in morning and at noon
    Indication: Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder

Other drugs received by patient: Atomoxetine HCL; Atomoxetine HCL; Atomoxetine HCL; Atomoxetine HCL



Possible Ritalin side effects in 11 year old male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Brazil on 2011-11-17

Patient: 11 year old male

Reactions: Nausea, Anaemia, Appetite Disorder, Aggression, Intermittent Explosive Disorder

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ritalin
    Dosage: 1 df, bid
    Administration route: Oral

Ritalin
    Dosage: 1 df, qd
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Aggression

Ritalin
    Dosage: 4-6 df, qd
    Administration route: Oral

Ritalin LA
    Dosage: 1 df, qd
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Aggression



Possible Ritalin side effects in 15 year old male

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2011-11-14

Patient: 15 year old male

Reactions: Agitation, Breast Enlargement, Drug Ineffective, Pain, Adverse Drug Reaction, Rectal Haemorrhage, Deafness, Headache, Gastric Ulcer, Somnolence, Constipation, Suicidal Ideation, Weight Increased, Fatigue, Anger, Rapid Eye Movements Sleep Abnormal, Muscle Spasms, Hyperacusis, Condition Aggravated, Abnormal Behaviour, Rash, Aggression, Anxiety, Affective Disorder, Insomnia, Disturbance in Attention, Erection Increased, Memory Impairment, Feeling Abnormal, Influenza

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Soma
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Tegretol
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Carbamazepine
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Imitrex
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Risperdal
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Seroquel
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Pamelor
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Mirtazapine
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Celebrex
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Geodon
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Lamictal
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Valium
    Indication: Pain

Zomig
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Trazodone HCL
    Indication: Depression

Lithium Carbonate
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Lexapro
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Metaxalone
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Wellbutrin
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Cymbalta
    Indication: Depression

Klonopin
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Zoloft
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Effexor XR
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Buspar
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Paxil
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Effexor
    Dosage: (3.75 mg)
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Depakote
    Indication: Headache

Zyprexa
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Elavil
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Ritalin
    Indication: Headache



Possible Ritalin side effects in 10 year old male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Brazil on 2011-10-19

Patient: 10 year old male

Reactions: Excessive Eye Blinking, Anger, Swollen Tongue, Head Banging, Aggression

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ritalin

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