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Concerta and Erythema multiforme - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Erythema multiforme is reported as a side effect among people who take Concerta (methylphenidate hydrochloride), especially for people who are male, 10-19 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Lamictal, and have Bipolar disorder.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Erythema multiforme 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 Erythema multiforme?

Erythema multiforme (a type of hypersensitivity reaction) is found to be associated with 1,707 drugs and 2,920 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Erythema multiforme.

On May, 13, 2026

20,995 people reported to have side effects when taking Concerta.
Among them, 55 people (0.26%) have Erythema multiforme.

Could Concerta cause Erythema multiforme?

Among these 55 people:

How long have people been on Concerta when they have Erythema multiforme? *

  • < 1 month: 50 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 25 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 0.0 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 0.0 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 25 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

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

  • female: 20.37 %
  • male: 79.63 %

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

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 17.39 %
  • 10-19: 56.52 %
  • 20-29: 6.52 %
  • 30-39: 0.0 %
  • 40-49: 4.35 %
  • 50-59: 15.22 %
  • 60+: 0.0 %

What are other drugs people take besides Concerta? *

  1. Lamictal: 21 people, 38.18%
  2. Trileptal: 7 people, 12.73%
  3. Prozac: 6 people, 10.91%
  4. Zyprexa: 4 people, 7.27%
  5. Risperdal: 4 people, 7.27%
  6. Lithium Carbonate: 4 people, 7.27%
  7. Amoxicillin: 3 people, 5.45%
  8. Adderall 10: 2 people, 3.64%
  9. Depakote: 2 people, 3.64%
  10. Geodon: 2 people, 3.64%

What are other side effects people have besides Erythema multiforme? *

  1. Rashes (redness): 15 people, 27.27%
  2. Skin Exfoliation (removal of the oldest dead skin cells): 8 people, 14.55%
  3. Fever: 8 people, 14.55%
  4. Pain: 8 people, 14.55%
  5. Weight Decreased: 7 people, 12.73%
  6. Eye Swelling: 7 people, 12.73%
  7. Productive Cough: 7 people, 12.73%
  8. Skin Ulcer: 6 people, 10.91%
  9. Immune System Disorder: 6 people, 10.91%
  10. Increased Viscosity Of Bronchial Secretion: 6 people, 10.91%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 19 people, 34.55%
  2. Affective Disorder (mental disorder): 3 people, 5.45%
  3. Viral Upper Respiratory Tract Infection: 1 person, 1.82%
  4. Stress And Anxiety: 1 person, 1.82%
  5. Pneumonia: 1 person, 1.82%
  6. Pain: 1 person, 1.82%
  7. Ill-Defined Disorder: 1 person, 1.82%
  8. High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 1.82%
  9. Fever: 1 person, 1.82%
  10. Epilepsy (common and diverse set of chronic neurological disorders characterized by seizures): 1 person, 1.82%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How severe was Erythema multiforme and when was it recovered:

Expand to all the drugs that have ingredients of methylphenidate hydrochloride:

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 (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).

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