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Concerta and Libido increased - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Libido increased is reported as a side effect among people who take Concerta (methylphenidate hydrochloride), especially for people who are male, 30-39 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 2 years also take Xywav, and have Cataplexy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Libido increased 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 25,041 Concerta users. Check the latest studies of Concerta.

What is Libido increased?

Libido increased (increased sexual urge to have sex) is found to be associated with 228 drugs and 445 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Libido increased.

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On Sep, 02, 2026

20,995 people reported to have side effects when taking Concerta.
Among them, 14 people (0.07%) have Libido increased.

Could Concerta cause Libido increased?

Among these 14 people:

How long have people been on Concerta when they have Libido increased? *

  • < 1 month: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 0.0 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 33.33 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 66.67 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 0.0 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 0.0 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

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

  • female: 35.71 %
  • male: 64.29 %

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

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 25.0 %
  • 20-29: 12.5 %
  • 30-39: 37.5 %
  • 40-49: 12.5 %
  • 50-59: 12.5 %
  • 60+: 0.0 %

What are other drugs people take besides Concerta? *

  1. Xywav: 3 people, 21.43%
  2. Zoloft: 2 people, 14.29%
  3. Vitamin D3: 2 people, 14.29%
  4. Testosterone: 2 people, 14.29%
  5. Budesonide: 2 people, 14.29%
  6. Buspirone Hcl: 2 people, 14.29%
  7. Ketorolac Tromethamine: 2 people, 14.29%
  8. Mirena: 2 people, 14.29%
  9. Lopressor: 1 person, 7.14%
  10. Armodafinil: 1 person, 7.14%

What are other side effects people have besides Libido increased? *

  1. Stress And Anxiety: 4 people, 28.57%
  2. Drowsiness: 3 people, 21.43%
  3. Headache (pain in head): 3 people, 21.43%
  4. Feeling Drunk: 3 people, 21.43%
  5. Feeling Abnormal: 3 people, 21.43%
  6. Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 3 people, 21.43%
  7. Erection Problems: 3 people, 21.43%
  8. Chest Pain: 3 people, 21.43%
  9. Poor Peripheral Circulation: 2 people, 14.29%
  10. Upper-Airway Cough Syndrome: 2 people, 14.29%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Sleep Disorder: 2 people, 14.29%
  2. Drowsiness: 2 people, 14.29%
  3. Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 2 people, 14.29%
  4. Pain: 1 person, 7.14%
  5. Dysphoria (generalized dissatisfaction with life): 1 person, 7.14%
  6. Disturbance In Attention: 1 person, 7.14%
  7. Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 1 person, 7.14%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How severe was Libido increased 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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