Ritalin and Revatio drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Ritalin (methylphenidate hydrochloride) and Revatio (sildenafil citrate). Common drug interactions include dyspnoea among females and neuralgia among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Ritalin and Revatio. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 24 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 Revatio?
Revatio has active ingredients of sildenafil citrate. It is often used in pulmonary hypertension. eHealthMe is studying from 44,849 Revatio users. Check the latest studies of Revatio.
24 people who take Ritalin and Revatio together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Ritalin and Revatio, by gender? *:
female:
- Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
- Headache (pain in head)
- Leukopenia (less number of white blood cells in blood)
- Migraine (headache)
- Oedema peripheral (superficial swelling)
- Pain in extremity
- Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing)
male:
- Neuralgia (pain in one or more nerves)
- Somnolence (a state of near-sleep, a strong desire for sleep)
- Empyema (collection of pus in a cavity in the body)
- Pericardial effusion (fluid around the heart)
- Postoperative wound infection
- Back pain
- Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes)
- Chronic kidney disease
- Injury
- Muscle spasms (muscle contraction)
What are the common drug interactions of Ritalin and Revatio, 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:
- Back pain
- Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes)
- Chronic kidney disease
- Muscle spasms (muscle contraction)
- Muscle tightness
- Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasopharynx)
- Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body)
50-59:
- Food craving
- Insomnia (sleeplessness)
- Weight increased
- Drug ineffective
- Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
60+:
- Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
- Headache (pain in head)
- Failure to thrive (inadequate weight gain and physical growth in children)
- Leukopenia (less number of white blood cells in blood)
- Migraine (headache)
- Oedema peripheral (superficial swelling)
- Pain in extremity
- Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing)
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
- Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (primary high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of your heart): 11 people, 45.83%
- Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 7 people, 29.17%
- Neuralgia (pain in one or more nerves): 4 people, 16.67%
- Pain: 3 people, 12.50%
- Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 3 people, 12.50%
- Depression: 3 people, 12.50%
- Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath): 2 people, 8.33%
- Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 2 people, 8.33%
- Oedema (fluid collection in tissue): 2 people, 8.33%
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (an anxiety disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts that produce uneasiness, apprehension, fear, or worry;): 2 people, 8.33%
* 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 .
- Jeong SY, Jeon SJ, Kim YR, Choi SS, Kwak HS, "A Rare Case of Viagra Induced Toxic Encephalopathy", Investigative Magnetic Resonance Imaging, 2016 Sep .
- 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 .
- Jeong SY, Jeon SJ, Kim YR, Choi SS, Kwak HS, "A Rare Case of Viagra Induced Toxic Encephalopathy", Investigative Magnetic Resonance Imaging, 2016 Sep .
- 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 sildenafil citrate (the active ingredients of Ritalin and Revatio, respectively), and Ritalin and Revatio (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?
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