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

Summary:

Hypophagia is reported as a side effect among people who take Methylphenidate hydrochloride (methylphenidate hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, also take Tylenol, and have High blood pressure.

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

Hypophagia (reduced food intake) is found to be associated with 1,486 drugs and 1,395 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hypophagia.



On Jul, 07, 2026

6,364 people reported to have side effects when taking Methylphenidate hydrochloride.
Among them, 41 people (0.64%) have Hypophagia.

Could Methylphenidate hydrochloride cause Hypophagia?

Among these 41 people:

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

  • female: 87.5 %
  • male: 12.5 %

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

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 2.5 %
  • 10-19: 2.5 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 2.5 %
  • 40-49: 80.0 %
  • 50-59: 0.0 %
  • 60+: 12.5 %

What are other drugs people take besides Methylphenidate hydrochloride? *

  1. Tylenol: 33 people, 80.49%
  2. Synthroid: 31 people, 75.61%
  3. Risperidone: 31 people, 75.61%
  4. Clonidine: 31 people, 75.61%
  5. Dexmethylphenidate Hydrochloride: 29 people, 70.73%
  6. Vyvanse: 29 people, 70.73%
  7. Amlodipine Besylate: 29 people, 70.73%
  8. Sertraline: 26 people, 63.41%
  9. Venlafaxine Hydrochloride: 25 people, 60.98%
  10. Atomoxetine Hydrochloride: 25 people, 60.98%

What are other side effects people have besides Hypophagia? *

  1. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 36 people, 87.80%
  2. Appetite - Decreased (decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat): 34 people, 82.93%
  3. Drowsiness: 34 people, 82.93%
  4. Cough: 33 people, 80.49%
  5. Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 33 people, 80.49%
  6. Headache (pain in head): 33 people, 80.49%
  7. Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 32 people, 78.05%
  8. Abdominal Discomfort: 32 people, 78.05%
  9. Confusional State: 31 people, 75.61%
  10. Disturbance In Attention: 31 people, 75.61%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Oral Herpes (viral infection of mouth): 29 people, 70.73%
  2. High Blood Pressure: 29 people, 70.73%
  3. Depression: 3 people, 7.32%
  4. Urinary Tract Infection: 2 people, 4.88%
  5. Type 2 Diabetes: 2 people, 4.88%
  6. Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (chronic lung disease): 2 people, 4.88%
  7. Constipation: 2 people, 4.88%
  8. Stress And Anxiety: 1 person, 2.44%
  9. Quit Smoking: 1 person, 2.44%
  10. Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (primary progressive inflammatory disease in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged): 1 person, 2.44%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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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 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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