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

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Ritalin (methylphenidate hydrochloride) and Xopenex hfa (levalbuterol tartrate). Common drug interactions include cervical dysplasia among females and sleep apnoea syndrome among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Ritalin and Xopenex hfa. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 98 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 Xopenex hfa?

Xopenex hfa has active ingredients of levalbuterol tartrate. It is often used in asthma. eHealthMe is studying from 2,529 Xopenex hfa users. Check the latest studies of Xopenex hfa.



On Jul, 26, 2026

98 people who take Ritalin and Xopenex hfa together, and have interactions are studied.

Ritalin and Xopenex hfa drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Ritalin and Xopenex Hfa, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Cervical dysplasia (abnormal changes in the cells on the surface of the cervix)
  2. Choking (mechanical obstruction of the flow of air from the environment into the lungs)
  3. Compression fracture (fracture due to pressure caused by injury)
  4. Conjunctivitis viral (infection of conjunctiva by virus)
  5. Death
  6. Deep vein thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis)
  7. Deformity (disfigurement)
  8. Diarrhoea
  9. Drug hypersensitivity
  10. Suicidal ideation

male:

  1. Sleep apnoea syndrome (a sleep-related disorder in which the effort to breathe is diminished or absent)
  2. Abnormal behaviour
  3. Somnolence (a state of near-sleep, a strong desire for sleep)
  4. Therapeutic response unexpected
  5. Vitamin d deficiency
  6. Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints)
  7. Arthropathy
  8. Cardiac failure congestive
  9. Cough
  10. Dandruff

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

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

  1. Abnormal behaviour
  2. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
  3. Periodic limb movement disorder
  4. Sleep apnoea syndrome (a sleep-related disorder in which the effort to breathe is diminished or absent)
  5. Snoring
  6. Somnolence (a state of near-sleep, a strong desire for sleep)

30-39:

  1. Tinnitus (a ringing in the ears)
  2. Vomiting
  3. Weight increased
  4. Craniocerebral injury (injury to cranium and brain)
  5. Depressive symptom
  6. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
  7. Suicidal ideation

40-49:

  1. Therapeutic response unexpected
  2. Rheumatoid arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints)

50-59:

  1. Anxiety
  2. Breast cancer
  3. Drug ineffective
  4. Hypertension (high blood pressure)
  5. Muscle spasms (muscle contraction)
  6. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
  7. Panic attack
  8. Rheumatoid arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints)
  9. Suicidal ideation
  10. Blood cholesterol increased

60+:

  1. Weight decreased
  2. Cystitis (inflammation of the wall of the bladder)
  3. Blood glucose decreased
  4. Bone lesion (bone with abnormalities. bone lesions can result from growth formations, infections, or injuries)
  5. Breast cancer
  6. Bronchiectasis (abnormal widening of the bronchi or their branches, causing a risk of infection)
  7. Bronchiolitis (inflammation of the membranes lining the bronchioles in lungs)
  8. Cervical dysplasia (abnormal changes in the cells on the surface of the cervix)
  9. Compression fracture (fracture due to pressure caused by injury)
  10. Conjunctivitis viral (infection of conjunctiva by virus)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 94 people, 95.92%
  2. Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 67 people, 68.37%
  3. Pain: 5 people, 5.10%
  4. Migraine (headache): 5 people, 5.10%
  5. High Blood Cholesterol: 5 people, 5.10%
  6. Drowsiness: 5 people, 5.10%

* 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 methylphenidate hydrochloride and levalbuterol tartrate (the active ingredients of Ritalin and Xopenex hfa, respectively), and Ritalin and Xopenex hfa (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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