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

 
 



Index of reports > Cases with Depression (21)

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

Possible Ritalin side effects in male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Brazil on 2012-07-26

Patient: male, weighing 32.0 kg (70.4 pounds)

Reactions: Affective Disorder, Depression, Tremor

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ritalin LA
    Dosage: 1 df, qd
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder
    Start date: 2011-10-01

Ritalin
    Dosage: 1 df, qd
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder
    Start date: 2011-10-01



Possible Ritalin side effects in female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-07-26

Patient: female

Reactions: Paranoia, Depression, Delusion, Influenza Like Illness

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ritalin

Other drugs received by patient: Rebif



Possible Ritalin side effects in male

Reported by a physician from Norway on 2012-07-13

Patient: male

Reactions: Diarrhoea, Drug Ineffective, Depression

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ritalin
    Dosage: 20+20 mg
    Indication: Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder

Ritalin
    Dosage: 20+20 mg and sometimes additional 10 mg



Possible Ritalin side effects in female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-06-20

Patient: female

Reactions: Paranoia, Depression, Delusion, Influenza Like Illness

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Rebif
    Start date: 2012-06-11

Ritalin
    Indication: Disturbance in Attention
    Start date: 2012-01-01
    End date: 2012-01-01

Rebif
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2009-01-01



Possible Ritalin side effects in 44 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-06-07

Patient: 44 year old female

Reactions: Tinnitus, Acne, Muscle Tightness, Convulsion, Tremor, Anxiety, Psychotic Disorder, Palpitations, Hearing Impaired, Anger, Depression, Mood Swings

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Adderall 5
    Dosage: unk
    Indication: Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder

Vyvanse
    Dosage: unk
    Indication: Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder

Wellbutrin
    Dosage: unk
    Indication: Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder

Ritalin
    Dosage: unk
    Indication: Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder

Dextroamphetamine and Amphetamine
    Dosage: unk
    Indication: Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder

Dexidrine
    Dosage: unk
    Indication: Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder



Possible Ritalin side effects in 13 year old female

Reported by a physician from France on 2012-05-18

Patient: 13 year old female

Reactions: Mania, Depersonalisation, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Memory Impairment, Delirium

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ritalin



Possible Ritalin side effects in 30 year old female

Reported by a physician from Switzerland on 2012-05-07

Patient: 30 year old female

Reactions: Completed Suicide, Depression

Adverse event resulted in: death

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Escitalopram Oxalate
    Dosage: 10 mg;qid;po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2005-01-01

Remeron
    Dosage: 15 mg;qd;po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2005-01-01

Chantix
    Dosage: po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Withdrawal Syndrome
    Start date: 2012-01-01
    End date: 2012-03-01

Ritalin
    Dosage: po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Other drugs received by patient: Imovane; Temesta



Possible Ritalin side effects in 8 year old male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Peru on 2012-05-02

Patient: 8 year old male

Reactions: Abulia, Depression, Dysphemia, Decreased Appetite, Influenza

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ritalin
    Dosage: 0.5 df, bid
    Start date: 2011-07-01
    End date: 2012-01-15

Ritalin
    Dosage: 1.5 df, bid
    End date: 2012-01-15



Possible Ritalin side effects in 43 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Brazil on 2012-04-03

Patient: 43 year old female

Reactions: Overdose, Affect Lability, Depression, Panic Disorder, Feeling Abnormal, Cardiac Disorder, Delusion

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ritalin

Other drugs received by patient: Cocaine; Marijuana



Possible Ritalin side effects in 42 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Brazil on 2012-04-03

Patient: 42 year old female

Reactions: Depression, Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder, Discomfort

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ritalin
    Dosage: 1 df, qd
    End date: 2011-10-01

Ritalin LA
    Dosage: 1 df, qd
    Indication: Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder
    End date: 2011-10-01



Possible Ritalin side effects in 22 year old male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Brazil on 2012-04-03

Patient: 22 year old male

Reactions: Depression, Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder, Discomfort

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ritalin LA
    Dosage: 1 df, qd
    Indication: Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder
    End date: 2011-06-01

Ritalin
    Dosage: 1 df, qd
    End date: 2011-06-01



Possible Ritalin side effects in 13 year old male

Reported by a physician from Turkey on 2012-03-28

Patient: 13 year old male

Reactions: Suicide Attempt, Abnormal Behaviour, Depression

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Concerta

Ritalin

Concerta

Concerta

Risperdal
    Administration route: Oral

Ritalin
    Indication: Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder

Concerta

Concerta

Risperdal
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Conduct Disorder

Concerta
    Indication: Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder

Concerta

Concerta
    Indication: Conduct Disorder

Sertraline Hydrochloride
    Indication: Depression



Possible Ritalin side effects in 8 year old male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Peru on 2012-03-27

Patient: 8 year old male

Reactions: Abulia, Depression, Dysphemia, Decreased Appetite, Influenza

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ritalin
    Dosage: 1.5 df, bid
    End date: 2012-01-15

Ritalin
    Dosage: 0.5 df, bid
    Start date: 2011-07-01
    End date: 2012-01-15



Possible Ritalin side effects in 13 year old male

Reported by a physician from Turkey on 2012-03-14

Patient: 13 year old male, weighing 4.5 kg (9.9 pounds)

Reactions: Suicide Attempt, Abnormal Behaviour, Depression

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Sertraline Hydrochloride
    Indication: Depression

Concerta

Concerta

Ritalin
    Indication: Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder

Concerta

Concerta
    Indication: Conduct Disorder

Concerta

Concerta

Concerta
    Indication: Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder

Concerta

Risperdal
    Administration route: Oral

Ritalin

Risperdal
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Conduct Disorder



Possible Ritalin side effects in 6 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-03-02

Patient: 6 year old female

Reactions: Paranoia, Impaired Work Ability, Anxiety, Fatigue, Anhedonia, Thinking Abnormal, Insomnia, Disturbance in Attention, Anger, Nervous System Disorder, Depression, Feeling Abnormal

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ritalin



Possible Ritalin side effects in male

Reported by a lawyer from United States on 2012-03-02

Patient: male, weighing 98.9 kg (217.6 pounds)

Reactions: Asthma, Angina Unstable, Myocardial Ischaemia, Tachycardia, Headache, Hyperhidrosis, Cardiomegaly, Loss of Consciousness, Cardiac Disorder, Colonic Polyp, Arteriosclerosis, Hypotension, Coronary Artery Disease, Left Ventricular Hypertrophy, Hypoaesthesia, Gastric Disorder, Cardiomyopathy, Cholelithiasis, Enchondroma, Left Atrial Dilatation, Sleep Apnoea Syndrome, Blood Triglycerides Increased, Myalgia, Hypokinesia, Fatigue, Chest Pain, Dizziness, Blood Cholesterol Increased, Depression, Myocardial Infarction, Electrocardiogram ST-T Segment Abnormal, Vomiting, Dyspnoea, Hidradenitis, DRY Skin, Anxiety, Haemoglobin Decreased, Syncope, Panic Attack, Diarrhoea, Arthralgia, Visual Impairment, Mitral Valve Incompetence, Arthritis, Heart Injury, Hypertension

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lipitor

Accutane
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Acne

Accutane
    Administration route: Oral

Accutane
    Administration route: Oral

Accutane
    Administration route: Oral

Tylenol PM
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Insomnia

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

Accutane
    Administration route: Oral

Imitrex
    Indication: Migraine

Other drugs received by patient: Prilosec; Prevacid; Pamine; Xanax; Prednisone TAB; Buspar; Relafen



Possible Ritalin side effects in male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Brazil on 2012-02-08

Patient: male

Reactions: Drug Ineffective, Urinary Tract Infection, Depression, Somnolence

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ritalin

Other drugs received by patient: Icar; Somalgin; Atorvastatin Calcium; Insulin; Memantine Hydrochloride; Cymbalta; Galantamine Hydrobromide; Januvia



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 male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Netherlands on 2011-11-01

Patient: male

Reactions: Drug Ineffective, Insomnia, Depression, Suicidal Ideation

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ritalin



Possible Ritalin side effects in male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Netherlands on 2011-10-24

Patient: male

Reactions: Drug Ineffective, Insomnia, Depression, Suicidal Ideation

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ritalin



Possible Ritalin side effects in male

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Sweden on 2011-10-18

Patient: male

Reactions: Depression, Decreased Appetite

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ritalin
    Dosage: 10 mg, prn

Ritalin
    Dosage: 20 mg, prn

Other drugs received by patient: Concerta

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