Nicoderm cq and Ritalin drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Nicoderm cq (nicotine) and Ritalin (methylphenidate hydrochloride). Common drug interactions include anxiety among females and abdominal pain upper among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Nicoderm cq and Ritalin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 19 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Nicoderm cq?

Nicoderm cq has active ingredients of nicotine. It is often used in quit smoking. eHealthMe is studying from 18,564 Nicoderm cq users. Check the latest studies of Nicoderm cq.

What is Ritalin?

Ritalin has active ingredients of methylphenidate hydrochloride. It is often used in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. eHealthMe is studying from 29,427 Ritalin users. Check the latest studies of Ritalin.



On Jul, 27, 2026

19 people who take Nicoderm cq and Ritalin together, and have interactions are studied.

Nicoderm cq and Ritalin drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Nicoderm Cq and Ritalin, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Anxiety
  2. Contusion (a type of hematoma of tissue in which capillaries)
  3. Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water)
  4. Diarrhoea
  5. Drug ineffective
  6. Muscle spasms (muscle contraction)
  7. Rectal haemorrhage (bleeding from anus)
  8. Swelling
  9. Urticaria (rash of round, red welts on the skin that itch intensely)
  10. Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing)

male:

  1. Abdominal pain upper
  2. Abnormal behaviour
  3. Decreased appetite
  4. Depressed mood
  5. Dysthymic disorder (mild chronic depression disorder)
  6. Eyeball avulsion (eyeball injury(eyeball away from the main mass of bone))
  7. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
  8. Headache (pain in head)
  9. Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness)
  10. Medical device pain (pain due to medical device)

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

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

  1. Sleep apnoea syndrome (a sleep-related disorder in which the effort to breathe is diminished or absent)
  2. Weight decreased

30-39:

  1. Abnormal behaviour
  2. Anger
  3. Anxiety
  4. Dysthymic disorder (mild chronic depression disorder)
  5. Personality disorder
  6. Suicidal ideation

40-49:

  1. Pneumonia
  2. Pyrexia (fever)
  3. Scar
  4. Chest pain
  5. Cough
  6. Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
  7. Lung disorder (lung disease)
  8. Pleural effusion (water on the lungs)

50-59:

  1. Non-cardiac chest pain
  2. Asthenia (weakness)
  3. Cellulitis (infection under the skin)
  4. Chest pain
  5. Fall

60+:

n/a

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 13 people, 68.42%
  2. Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 13 people, 68.42%
  3. Swelling: 4 people, 21.05%
  4. Stress And Anxiety: 4 people, 21.05%
  5. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 3 people, 15.79%
  6. Vitamin D Decreased: 2 people, 10.53%
  7. Depression: 2 people, 10.53%
  8. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 2 people, 10.53%
  9. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 2 people, 10.53%
  10. Headache (pain in head): 2 people, 10.53%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on nicotine and methylphenidate hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Nicoderm cq and Ritalin, respectively), and Nicoderm cq and Ritalin (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.

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