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Cleocin and Concerta drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Cleocin (clindamycin phosphate) and Concerta (methylphenidate hydrochloride). Common drug interactions include nausea among females.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Cleocin and Concerta. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 13 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Cleocin?

Cleocin has active ingredients of clindamycin phosphate. It is often used in infection. eHealthMe is studying from 3,940 Cleocin users. Check the latest studies of Cleocin.

What is Concerta?

Concerta has active ingredients of methylphenidate hydrochloride. It is often used in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. eHealthMe is studying from 25,040 Concerta users. Check the latest studies of Concerta.

On Jul, 12, 2026

13 people who take Cleocin and Concerta together, and have interactions are studied.

Cleocin and Concerta drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Cleocin and Concerta, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
  2. Pain
  3. Asthenia (weakness)
  4. Blepharospasm (any abnormal contraction or twitch of the eyelid)
  5. Blood pressure increased
  6. Drug intolerance (drug sensitivity)
  7. Headache (pain in head)
  8. Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure)
  9. Increased appetite
  10. Infusion site bruising

male:

n/a

What are the common drug interactions of Cleocin and Concerta, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

  1. Increased appetite
  2. Muscle disorder (muscle disease)
  3. Muscle spasms (muscle contraction)
  4. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
  5. Pain
  6. Parasomnia (sleep disorders that involve abnormal and unnatural movements, behaviours, emotions, perceptions)
  7. Rash
  8. Therapeutic response decreased (less preventive response)
  9. Visual impairment
  10. Weight increased

30-39:

  1. Infusion site bruising
  2. Meningitis (inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, known collectively as the meninges)
  3. Photophobia (extreme sensitivity to light)

40-49:

  1. Asthenia (weakness)
  2. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
  3. Somnambulism (sleep walking)
  4. Therapeutic response unexpected

50-59:

n/a

60+:

n/a

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 9 people, 69.23%
  2. Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 4 people, 30.77%
  3. Migraine (headache): 3 people, 23.08%
  4. Drowsiness: 3 people, 23.08%
  5. Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 2 people, 15.38%
  6. Rashes (redness): 1 person, 7.69%
  7. Neuralgia (pain in one or more nerves): 1 person, 7.69%
  8. Abdominal Pain Upper: 1 person, 7.69%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

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Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on clindamycin phosphate and methylphenidate hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Cleocin and Concerta, respectively), and Cleocin and Concerta (the brand names). 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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