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Ritalin and Olive leaf drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Ritalin (methylphenidate hydrochloride) and Olive leaf (olive). Common drug interactions include drug ineffective among females and cerebrovascular accident among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Ritalin and Olive leaf. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 17 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

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.

What is Olive leaf?

Olive leaf has active ingredients of olive. eHealthMe is studying from 308 Olive leaf users. Check the latest studies of Olive leaf.

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On Aug, 21, 2026

17 people who take Ritalin and Olive leaf together, and have interactions are studied.

Ritalin and Olive leaf drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Ritalin and Olive Leaf, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Drug ineffective
  2. Fall
  3. Hunger
  4. Initial insomnia (feeling of inadequate or poor-quality sleep)
  5. Nightmare (unpleasant dream)
  6. Pain
  7. Sleep attacks
  8. Sleep paralysis (waking up and unable to move or speak)
  9. Somnambulism (sleep walking)
  10. Syncope (loss of consciousness with an inability to maintain postural tone)

male:

  1. Cerebrovascular accident (sudden death of some brain cells due to lack of oxygen when the blood flow to the brain is impaired by blockage or rupture)

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

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

n/a

40-49:

  1. Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness)
  2. Dissociation
  3. Drug hypersensitivity
  4. Drug ineffective
  5. Kidney infection
  6. Neuralgia (pain in one or more nerves)
  7. Snoring
  8. Suicidal ideation

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): 17 people, 100.00%
  2. Neuralgia (pain in one or more nerves): 1 person, 5.88%
  3. Depression: 1 person, 5.88%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-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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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on methylphenidate hydrochloride and olive (the active ingredients of Ritalin and Olive leaf, respectively), and Ritalin and Olive leaf (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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