Concerta and Limb discomfort - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Limb discomfort is found among people who take Concerta, especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people take Concerta and have Limb discomfort. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 18,289 people who have side effects when taking Concerta from the FDA, and is updated regularly. You can use the study as a second opinion to make health care decisions.

Phase IV trials are used to detect adverse drug outcomes and monitor drug effectiveness in the real world. With medical big data and AI algorithms, eHealthMe is running millions of phase IV trials and makes the results available to the public. Our original studies have been referenced on 600+ medical publications including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature.

On Dec, 03, 2022

18,289 people reported to have side effects when taking Concerta.
Among them, 16 people (0.09%) have Limb discomfort.

What is Concerta?

Concerta has active ingredients of methylphenidate hydrochloride. It is often used in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. eHealthMe is studying from 22,034 Concerta users for its effectiveness, alternative drugs and more.

What is Limb discomfort?

Limb discomfort (discomfort in leg) is found to be associated with 1,596 drugs and 987 conditions by eHealthMe.

Number of Concerta and Limb discomfort reports submitted per year:

Time on Concerta when people have Limb discomfort *:

Gender of people who have Limb discomfort when taking Concerta *:

female: 76.92 %
male: 23.08 %

Age of people who have Limb discomfort when taking Concerta *:

Common drugs people take besides Concerta *:

Common side effects people have besides Limb discomfort *:

Stress And Anxiety: 7 people, 43.75%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 6 people, 37.50%
Dizziness: 5 people, 31.25%
Mood Swings (an extreme or rapid change in mood): 5 people, 31.25%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 5 people, 31.25%
Irritability: 4 people, 25.00%
Breathing Difficulty: 4 people, 25.00%
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 4 people, 25.00%
Muscle Aches (muscle pain): 4 people, 25.00%
Abdominal Pain: 4 people, 25.00%

Common conditions people have *:

Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (reoccurrence of an inflammatory disease in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged): 4 people, 25.00%
Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 2 people, 12.50%
Cough: 2 people, 12.50%
Anaphylaxis (serious allergic reaction that is rapid in onset and may cause death): 2 people, 12.50%
Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath): 1 person, 6.25%
Stress And Anxiety: 1 person, 6.25%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 1 person, 6.25%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 1 person, 6.25%
Birth Control: 1 person, 6.25%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

Do you take Concerta and have Limb discomfort?

Check whether Limb discomfort is associated with a drug or a condition

How to use the study?

You can discuss the study with your doctor, to ensure that all drug risks and benefits are fully discussed and understood.

Related publications that referenced our studies

Coskun M, Adak I, "Excessive and frequent menstrual bleeding with methylphenidate in an adolescent girl with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder", Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 2017 Oct .
Yektas ?, Samurcu ND, Tufan AE, "Loss of Eyebrows (Madarosis) After Use of Long-Acting Methylphenidate: Case Report", Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology, 2017 Aug .
Ersoy MA, Ersoy HT, "Manic symptoms associated with isotretinoin and methylphenidate combination: a case report", Klinik Psikofarmakoloji Bülteni-Bulletin of Clinical Psychopharmacology, 2014 Sep .
Coskun M, Adak I, Akaltun I, "Bilateral gynecomastia in a preadolescent boy while under treatment with methylphenidate and paroxetine", Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 2014 Aug .
Adak, I., & Coskun, M. , "Symptomatic cholelithiasis associated with combined use of methylphenidate and fluoxetine in an otherwise healthy adolescent girl", Psychiatry and Clinical Psychopharmacology, 2014 Jan .
Coskun, M., & Adak, I. , "Excessive and frequent menstrual bleeding with methylphenidate in an adolescent girl with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder", Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 2014 Jan .
Yalcin O, Aslan AA, Sari BA, Turkbay T, "Possible methylphenidate related hoarseness and disturbances of voice quality: two pediatric cases", Klinik Psikofarmakoloji Bülteni-Bulletin of Clinical Psychopharmacology, 2012 Sep .
Lufi D, Bucherman M, Akita M, Cohen R, Sibani C, "The effect of methylphenidate on speech patterns of children with attention deficit disorder", Journal of Behavioral Health, 2012 Jan .

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

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Alternative drugs to, pros and cons of Concerta:

Concerta (22,034 reports)

Common Concerta side effects:

Drug ineffective: 1,535 reports
Headache (pain in head): 1,032 reports
Stress and anxiety: 946 reports
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 872 reports
Depression: 760 reports
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 719 reports

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Common drugs associated with Limb discomfort:

All the drugs that are associated with Limb discomfort:

Limb discomfort (1,596 drugs)

Common conditions associated with Limb discomfort:

Multiple sclerosis: 3,503 reports
Rheumatoid arthritis: 3,062 reports
Osteoporosis: 1,385 reports
High blood pressure: 1,384 reports
High blood cholesterol: 1,181 reports
Pain: 1,087 reports
Diabetes: 673 reports
Relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis: 656 reports

All the conditions that are associated with Limb discomfort:

Limb discomfort (987 conditions)

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.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI 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 600+ 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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