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

Summary:

Movement disorder is reported as a side effect among people who take Methylphenidate hydrochloride (methylphenidate hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 10-19 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Ritalin, and have Affective disorder.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Movement disorder 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 Movement disorder?

Movement disorder (neurological syndromes where they may be excess of movement or a paucity of movement that is not connected to weakness) is found to be associated with 1,381 drugs and 1,500 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Movement disorder.

On Jul, 11, 2026

6,364 people reported to have side effects when taking Methylphenidate hydrochloride.
Among them, 19 people (0.3%) have Movement disorder.

Could Methylphenidate hydrochloride cause Movement disorder?

Among these 19 people:

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

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

female: 66.67 %
male: 33.33 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Methylphenidate hydrochloride? *

What are other side effects people have besides Movement disorder? *

Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 7 people, 36.84%
Pain: 5 people, 26.32%
Rashes (redness): 5 people, 26.32%
Urinary Tract Infection: 4 people, 21.05%
Drowsiness: 4 people, 21.05%
Drug Ineffective: 4 people, 21.05%
Fall: 4 people, 21.05%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 4 people, 21.05%
Pollakiuria (abnormally frequent passage of relatively small quantities or urine): 4 people, 21.05%
Headache (pain in head): 4 people, 21.05%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Affective Disorder (mental disorder): 3 people, 15.79%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 2 people, 10.53%
Carcinoid Tumor: 2 people, 10.53%
Pain: 1 person, 5.26%
Initial Insomnia (feeling of inadequate or poor-quality sleep): 1 person, 5.26%
Indigestion: 1 person, 5.26%
Headache (pain in head): 1 person, 5.26%
Gait Disturbance: 1 person, 5.26%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 1 person, 5.26%
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (long lasting pain condition most often affecting one of the limbs (arms, legs, hands, or feet)): 1 person, 5.26%

* 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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