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

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Concerta (methylphenidate hydrochloride) and Turmeric (turmeric). Common drug interactions include headache among females and benign prostatic hyperplasia among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Concerta and Turmeric. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 41 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 Turmeric?

Turmeric has active ingredients of turmeric. It is often used in inflammation. eHealthMe is studying from 16,563 Turmeric users. Check the latest studies of Turmeric.

On Jul, 06, 2026

41 people who take Concerta and Turmeric together, and have interactions are studied.

Concerta and Turmeric drug interactions.

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

female:

Headache (pain in head)
Decreased appetite
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure)
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness)
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
Weight decreased
Disability
Blood pressure diastolic decreased
Body temperature increased

male:

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (benign enlargement of the prostate)
Deafness
Headache (pain in head)
Hot flush (sudden feelings of heat)
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation)
Intermittent claudication
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
Paraesthesia (sensation of tingling, tickling, prickling, pricking, or burning of a person's skin with no apparent long-term physical effect)
Tooth infection
Abdominal pain

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

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
Headache (pain in head)
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure)
Myalgia (muscle pain)
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
Presyncope
Pyrexia (fever)

30-39:

Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water)
Drug ineffective
Fall
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body)
Hallucination (an experience involving the perception of something not present)
Herpes simplex (herpes simplex is a common viral infection)
Hyperhidrosis (abnormally increased sweating)
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Influenza like illness

40-49:

Back pain
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
Abdominal pain
Alopecia (absence of hair from areas of the body)
Arthralgia (joint pain)
Asthenia (weakness)
Bedridden
Blister (small pocket of fluid within the upper layers of the skin caused by forceful rubbing (friction), burning, freezing, chemical exposure)
Blood lactic acid increased
Blood pressure increased

50-59:

Fluid retention (an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the blood)
Insomnia (sleeplessness)
Joint swelling
Oedema (fluid collection in tissue)
Oropharyngeal pain
Peripheral swelling
Renal cyst (kidney cyst)
Tendon disorder (disease of tendon)
Tinnitus (a ringing in the ears)
Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body)

60+:

Abdominal discomfort
Dizziness
Insomnia (sleeplessness)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 13 people, 31.71%
Muscle Tightness: 11 people, 26.83%
Headache (pain in head): 11 people, 26.83%
Central Nervous System Inflammation (infection of brain or spinal cord): 11 people, 26.83%
Drowsiness: 9 people, 21.95%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 9 people, 21.95%
Pain: 5 people, 12.20%
Ankylosing Spondylitis (type of arthritis affecting the spine): 5 people, 12.20%
Stress And Anxiety: 3 people, 7.32%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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