Concerta and Botox drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Concerta (methylphenidate hydrochloride) and Botox (botulinum toxin type a). Common drug interactions include nausea among females and seizure like phenomena among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Concerta and Botox. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 62 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
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.
What is Botox?
Botox has active ingredients of botulinum toxin type a. It is often used in migraine. eHealthMe is studying from 70,513 Botox users. Check the latest studies of Botox.
62 people who take Concerta and Botox together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Concerta and Botox, by gender? *:
female:
- Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
- Drug ineffective
- Pain
- Headache (pain in head)
- Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
- Parasomnia (sleep disorders that involve abnormal and unnatural movements, behaviours, emotions, perceptions)
- Muscle spasms (muscle contraction)
- Sleep apnoea syndrome (a sleep-related disorder in which the effort to breathe is diminished or absent)
- Rash
- Contusion (a type of hematoma of tissue in which capillaries)
male:
- Seizure like phenomena (a variety of medical conditions may produce sudden episodes which have some similarities to epileptic seizures)
- Somnolence (a state of near-sleep, a strong desire for sleep)
- Pathological gambling
- Sleep apnoea syndrome (a sleep-related disorder in which the effort to breathe is diminished or absent)
- Anxiety
- Drug ineffective
- Brain neoplasm (tumour of brain)
- Brain neoplasm malignant (brain cancer tumour)
- Emotional distress
- Hypersexuality
What are the common drug interactions of Concerta and Botox, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:
0-1:
n/a
2-9:
n/a
10-19:
n/a
20-29:
- Sleep apnoea syndrome (a sleep-related disorder in which the effort to breathe is diminished or absent)
- Visual impairment
- Abdominal pain upper
- Blepharospasm (any abnormal contraction or twitch of the eyelid)
- Increased appetite
- Muscle disorder (muscle disease)
- Muscle spasms (muscle contraction)
- Pain
- Parasomnia (sleep disorders that involve abnormal and unnatural movements, behaviours, emotions, perceptions)
- Rash
30-39:
- Headache (pain in head)
- Autism spectrum disorder (developmental disabilities that can cause significant social, communication and behavioural challenges)
- Blood pressure diastolic decreased
- Body temperature increased
- Decreased appetite
- Heart rate increased
- Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure)
- Infusion related reaction
- Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness)
- Rheumatoid arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints)
40-49:
- Influenza
- Drug ineffective
- Abnormal behaviour
- Apnoea (suspension of external breathing)
- Dizziness
- Enuresis (repeated inability to control urination)
- Euphoric mood (excessively happy but may become angry or irritable)
- Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
- Myalgia (muscle pain)
- Nasal septum deviation (deviated nasal septum)
50-59:
- Contusion (a type of hematoma of tissue in which capillaries)
- Surgery
- Productive cough
- Drug ineffective
- Injection site bruising
- Rhinalgia (pain in the nose)
- Eyelid ptosis (falling of the upper or lower eyelid)
- Respiratory tract infection
- Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water)
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
60+:
- Squamous cell carcinoma of skin (a cancer of a kind of epithelial cell, the squamous cell. these cells are the main part of the epidermis of the skin)
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
- Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 36 people, 58.06%
- Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 23 people, 37.10%
- Drowsiness: 9 people, 14.52%
- Skin Wrinkling (wrinkle on skin): 7 people, 11.29%
- Pain: 4 people, 6.45%
- Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 4 people, 6.45%
- Depression: 4 people, 6.45%
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zSub-studies by gender and age:
Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zRelated publications that referenced our studies
- Coskun M, Adak I, "Excessive and frequent menstrual bleeding with methylphenidate in an adolescent girl with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder", Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 2017 Oct .
- Yektas ?, Samurcu ND, Tufan AE, "Loss of Eyebrows (Madarosis) After Use of Long-Acting Methylphenidate: Case Report", Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology, 2017 Aug .
- Ersoy MA, Ersoy HT, "Manic symptoms associated with isotretinoin and methylphenidate combination: a case report", Klinik Psikofarmakoloji Bülteni-Bulletin of Clinical Psychopharmacology, 2014 Sep .
- Coskun M, Adak I, Akaltun I, "Bilateral gynecomastia in a preadolescent boy while under treatment with methylphenidate and paroxetine", Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 2014 Aug .
- Adak, I., & Coskun, M. , "Symptomatic cholelithiasis associated with combined use of methylphenidate and fluoxetine in an otherwise healthy adolescent girl", Psychiatry and Clinical Psychopharmacology, 2014 Jan .
- Coskun, M., & Adak, I. , "Excessive and frequent menstrual bleeding with methylphenidate in an adolescent girl with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder", Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 2014 Jan .
- Yalcin O, Aslan AA, Sari BA, Turkbay T, "Possible methylphenidate related hoarseness and disturbances of voice quality: two pediatric cases", Klinik Psikofarmakoloji Bülteni-Bulletin of Clinical Psychopharmacology, 2012 Sep .
- Lufi D, Bucherman M, Akita M, Cohen R, Sibani C, "The effect of methylphenidate on speech patterns of children with attention deficit disorder", Journal of Behavioral Health, 2012 Jan .
- Coskun M, Adak I, "Excessive and frequent menstrual bleeding with methylphenidate in an adolescent girl with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder", Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 2017 Oct .
- Yektas ?, Samurcu ND, Tufan AE, "Loss of Eyebrows (Madarosis) After Use of Long-Acting Methylphenidate: Case Report", Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology, 2017 Aug .
- Ersoy MA, Ersoy HT, "Manic symptoms associated with isotretinoin and methylphenidate combination: a case report", Klinik Psikofarmakoloji Bülteni-Bulletin of Clinical Psychopharmacology, 2014 Sep .
- Coskun M, Adak I, Akaltun I, "Bilateral gynecomastia in a preadolescent boy while under treatment with methylphenidate and paroxetine", Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 2014 Aug .
- Adak, I., & Coskun, M. , "Symptomatic cholelithiasis associated with combined use of methylphenidate and fluoxetine in an otherwise healthy adolescent girl", Psychiatry and Clinical Psychopharmacology, 2014 Jan .
- Coskun, M., & Adak, I. , "Excessive and frequent menstrual bleeding with methylphenidate in an adolescent girl with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder", Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 2014 Jan .
- Yalcin O, Aslan AA, Sari BA, Turkbay T, "Possible methylphenidate related hoarseness and disturbances of voice quality: two pediatric cases", Klinik Psikofarmakoloji Bülteni-Bulletin of Clinical Psychopharmacology, 2012 Sep .
- Lufi D, Bucherman M, Akita M, Cohen R, Sibani C, "The effect of methylphenidate on speech patterns of children with attention deficit disorder", Journal of Behavioral Health, 2012 Jan .
How the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on methylphenidate hydrochloride and botulinum toxin type a (the active ingredients of Concerta and Botox, respectively), and Concerta and Botox (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.
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