Concerta and Bronchospasm - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Bronchospasm is reported as a side effect among people who take Concerta (methylphenidate hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 10-19 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Effexor, and have Asthma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Bronchospasm when taking Concerta. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 20,995 people who have side effects when taking Concerta from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Concerta?

Concerta has active ingredients of methylphenidate hydrochloride. It is often used in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. eHealthMe is studying from 25,040 Concerta users. Check the latest studies of Concerta.

What is Bronchospasm?

Bronchospasm (spasm of bronchial smooth muscle producing narrowing of the bronchi) is found to be associated with 1,124 drugs and 1,099 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Bronchospasm.

On Jul, 12, 2026

20,995 people reported to have side effects when taking Concerta.
Among them, 18 people (0.09%) have Bronchospasm.

Among these 18 people:

How long have people been on Concerta when they have Bronchospasm? *

What is the gender of people who have Bronchospasm when taking Concerta? *

female: 61.11 %
male: 38.89 %

What is the age of people who have Bronchospasm when taking Concerta? *

What are other drugs people take besides Concerta? *

What are other side effects people have besides Bronchospasm? *

Dry Mouth: 7 people, 38.89%
Stress And Anxiety: 6 people, 33.33%
Chest Pain: 6 people, 33.33%
Weight Decreased: 5 people, 27.78%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 5 people, 27.78%
High Blood Pressure: 5 people, 27.78%
High Blood Cholesterol: 5 people, 27.78%
Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 5 people, 27.78%
Hiatal Hernia (hernia resulting from the protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm): 5 people, 27.78%
Osteonecrosis Of Jaw (death of bone of jaw): 5 people, 27.78%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Asthma: 5 people, 27.78%
Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 4 people, 22.22%
Breast Cancer: 4 people, 22.22%
Bipolar I Disorder (mood disorder that is characterized by at least one manic or mixed episode): 4 people, 22.22%
Sleep Disorder: 2 people, 11.11%
Hypersensitivity: 2 people, 11.11%
Allergic Rhinitis: 2 people, 11.11%
Alcoholism (problems with alcohol): 2 people, 11.11%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 1 person, 5.56%
Irritable Bowel Syndrome: 1 person, 5.56%

* 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 (the active ingredients of Concerta) and Concerta (the brand name). 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.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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