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

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Ritalin and Trimethoprim. Common interactions include suicidal ideation among females.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people who take Ritalin and Trimethoprim have. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 17 people who take Ritalin and Trimethoprim from the FDA, and is updated regularly. You can use the study as a second opinion to make health care decisions.

Phase IV trials are used to detect adverse drug outcomes and monitor drug effectiveness in the real world. With medical big data and AI algorithms, eHealthMe is running millions of phase IV trials and makes the results available to the public. Our original studies have been referenced on 600+ medical publications including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature.

On Feb, 03, 2023

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

What is Ritalin?

Ritalin has active ingredients of methylphenidate hydrochloride. It is often used in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. eHealthMe is studying from 27,305 Ritalin users for its effectiveness, alternative drugs and more.

What is Trimethoprim?

Trimethoprim has active ingredients of trimethoprim. It is often used in urinary tract infection. eHealthMe is studying from 5,859 Trimethoprim users for its effectiveness, alternative drugs and more.

Number of Ritalin and Trimethoprim reports submitted per year:

Common Ritalin and Trimethoprim drug interactions by gender *:

female:

Suicidal ideation
Aortic aneurysm
Cerebrovascular accident
Confusional state
Constipation
Drug effect decreased
Dysarthria
Faecaloma
Lethargy
Mobility decreased

male:

n/a

Common Ritalin and Trimethoprim drug interactions by age *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

Suicidal ideation

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

Aortic aneurysm
Cardiac failure congestive
Influenza like illness
Hypertension
Multiple sclerosis

40-49:

Constipation
Drug effect decreased
Mobility decreased
Sensation of heaviness
Urinary tract disorder
Balance disorder

50-59:

n/a

60+:

Activities of daily living impaired
Cerebrovascular accident
Confusional state
Dysarthria
Faecaloma
Lethargy
Operative haemorrhage
Renal failure
Sepsis

Common conditions people have *:

Pain: 1 person, 5.88%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 1 person, 5.88%
Muscle Spasticity (tight or stiff muscles and an inability to control those muscles): 1 person, 5.88%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 1 person, 5.88%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 1 person, 5.88%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 5.88%
Gait Disturbance: 1 person, 5.88%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 1 person, 5.88%
Bladder Spasm: 1 person, 5.88%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

Do you take Ritalin and Trimethoprim?

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How to use the study?

You can discuss the study with your doctor, to ensure that all drug risks and benefits are fully discussed and understood.

Related 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 .