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

Summary:

Flatulence is reported as a side effect among people who take Methylphenidate hydrochloride (methylphenidate hydrochloride), especially for people who are male, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Sertraline, and have Ulcerative colitis.

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

Flatulence (flatus expelled through the anus) is found to be associated with 1,755 drugs and 1,893 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Flatulence.

On Jul, 24, 2026

6,364 people reported to have side effects when taking Methylphenidate hydrochloride.
Among them, 15 people (0.24%) have Flatulence.

Could Methylphenidate hydrochloride cause Flatulence?

Among these 15 people:

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

What is the gender of people who have Flatulence when taking Methylphenidate hydrochloride? *

female: 46.67 %
male: 53.33 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Methylphenidate hydrochloride? *

What are other side effects people have besides Flatulence? *

Diarrhea: 11 people, 73.33%
Headache (pain in head): 7 people, 46.67%
Abdominal Distension: 6 people, 40.00%
Dizziness: 6 people, 40.00%
High Blood Pressure: 5 people, 33.33%
Ulcerative Colitis (inflammatory bowel disease (ibd). it causes swelling, ulcerations, and loss of function of the large intestine): 4 people, 26.67%
Tonsillitis (inflammation of tonsil): 4 people, 26.67%
Thinking Abnormal: 4 people, 26.67%
Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 4 people, 26.67%
Fever: 4 people, 26.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Ulcerative Colitis (inflammatory bowel disease (ibd). it causes swelling, ulcerations, and loss of function of the large intestine): 4 people, 26.67%
Depression: 2 people, 13.33%
Thyroid Cancer: 1 person, 6.67%
Pain: 1 person, 6.67%
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (chronic lung disease): 1 person, 6.67%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 1 person, 6.67%
Blood Pressure Abnormal: 1 person, 6.67%
Birth Control: 1 person, 6.67%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 1 person, 6.67%

* 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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