Methylphenidate hydrochloride and Erection problems - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Erection problems is reported as a side effect among people who take Methylphenidate hydrochloride (methylphenidate hydrochloride), especially for people who are 30-39 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Losartan Potassium, and have Post-traumatic stress disorder.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Erection problems when taking Methylphenidate hydrochloride. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 6,364 people who have side effects when taking Methylphenidate hydrochloride from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Methylphenidate hydrochloride?

Methylphenidate hydrochloride has active ingredients of methylphenidate hydrochloride. It is often used in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. eHealthMe is studying from 6,822 Methylphenidate hydrochloride users. Check the latest studies of Methylphenidate hydrochloride.

What is Erection problems?

Erection problems is found to be associated with 1,271 drugs and 2,035 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Erection problems.

On Jul, 14, 2026

6,364 people reported to have side effects when taking Methylphenidate hydrochloride.
Among them, 39 people (0.61%) have Erection problems.

Could Methylphenidate hydrochloride cause Erection problems?

Among these 39 people:

How long have people been on Methylphenidate hydrochloride when they have Erection problems? *

What is the age of people who have Erection problems when taking Methylphenidate hydrochloride? *

What are other drugs people take besides Methylphenidate hydrochloride? *

What are other side effects people have besides Erection problems? *

Suicidal Ideation: 10 people, 25.64%
Headache (pain in head): 9 people, 23.08%
Emotional Poverty: 9 people, 23.08%
Weight Decreased: 8 people, 20.51%
Cognitive Disorder (mental health disorders affects learning, memory, perception, and problem solving): 7 people, 17.95%
Depression: 6 people, 15.38%
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 6 people, 15.38%
Stress And Anxiety: 6 people, 15.38%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 6 people, 15.38%
Appetite - Decreased (decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat): 5 people, 12.82%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Nightmares (unpleasant dreams): 5 people, 12.82%
Depression: 5 people, 12.82%
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: 5 people, 12.82%
Drowsiness: 4 people, 10.26%
Stress And Anxiety: 4 people, 10.26%
Swelling: 3 people, 7.69%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 3 people, 7.69%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 7.69%
Major Depression (a mood state that goes well beyond temporarily feeling sad or blue. it is a serious medical illness that affects one's thoughts, feelings): 2 people, 5.13%
Autism Spectrum Disorder (developmental disabilities that can cause significant social, communication and behavioural challenges): 2 people, 5.13%

* 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 Methylphenidate hydrochloride) and Methylphenidate hydrochloride (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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