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

Summary:

Hernia is reported as a side effect among people who take Concerta (methylphenidate hydrochloride), especially for people who are male, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for 6 - 12 months also take Inflectra, and have Crohn's disease.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hernia 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 Hernia?

Hernia (hernia happens when part of an internal organ or tissue bulges through a weak area of muscle) is found to be associated with 1,307 drugs and 1,497 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hernia.

On Jul, 24, 2026

20,995 people reported to have side effects when taking Concerta.
Among them, 27 people (0.13%) have Hernia.

Among these 27 people:

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

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

female: 47.62 %
male: 52.38 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Concerta? *

Inflectra: 6 people, 22.22%
Lorazepam: 4 people, 14.81%
Zopiclone: 3 people, 11.11%
Provigil: 3 people, 11.11%
Cymbalta: 3 people, 11.11%
Topamax: 3 people, 11.11%
Abilify: 2 people, 7.41%
Clonazepam: 2 people, 7.41%
Bisoprolol Fumarate And Hydrochlorothiazide: 2 people, 7.41%
Prozac: 2 people, 7.41%

What are other side effects people have besides Hernia? *

Colitis (inflammation of colon): 8 people, 29.63%
Diarrhea: 7 people, 25.93%
Tooth Abscess (pus formation in tooth): 6 people, 22.22%
Neuropathy Peripheral (surface nerve damage): 3 people, 11.11%
Suicidal Ideation: 3 people, 11.11%
Ligament Sprain (ligament stretched): 3 people, 11.11%
Ulcerative Colitis (inflammatory bowel disease (ibd). it causes swelling, ulcerations, and loss of function of the large intestine): 3 people, 11.11%
Type 2 Diabetes: 2 people, 7.41%
Acute Kidney Failure: 2 people, 7.41%
Diabetes: 2 people, 7.41%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 10 people, 37.04%
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (an anxiety disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts that produce uneasiness, apprehension, fear, or worry;): 2 people, 7.41%
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (excessive, uncontrollable, unexplained and often irrational worry): 2 people, 7.41%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 2 people, 7.41%
Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 2 people, 7.41%
Weight Loss: 1 person, 3.70%
Stress And Anxiety: 1 person, 3.70%
Psoriatic Arthropathy (inflammation of the skin and joints with kin condition which typically causes patches (plaques) of red, scaly skin to develop): 1 person, 3.70%
Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin): 1 person, 3.70%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 1 person, 3.70%

* 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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