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

Summary:

Pre-eclampsia is reported as a side effect among people who take Methylphenidate hydrochloride (methylphenidate hydrochloride), especially for people who are 30-39 old, also take Insulin, and have Depression.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Pre-eclampsia 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 6,823 Methylphenidate hydrochloride users. Check the latest studies of Methylphenidate hydrochloride.

What is Pre-eclampsia?

Pre-eclampsia (high blood pressure and significant amounts of protein in the urine of a pregnant woman) is found to be associated with 392 drugs and 577 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Pre-eclampsia.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

6,364 people reported to have side effects when taking Methylphenidate hydrochloride.
Among them, 22 people (0.35%) have Pre-eclampsia.

Could Methylphenidate hydrochloride cause Pre-eclampsia?

Among these 22 people:

What is the age of people who have Pre-eclampsia when taking Methylphenidate hydrochloride? *

What are other drugs people take besides Methylphenidate hydrochloride? *

Insulin: 11 people, 50.00%
Ursodiol: 10 people, 45.45%
Omeprazole: 8 people, 36.36%
Concerta: 7 people, 31.82%
Ursodeoxycholic Acid: 6 people, 27.27%
Duloxetine Hydrochloride: 6 people, 27.27%
Levothyroxine Sodium: 4 people, 18.18%
Omeprazole Magnesium: 3 people, 13.64%

What are other side effects people have besides Pre-eclampsia? *

Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 22 people, 100.00%
High Blood Pressure: 17 people, 77.27%
Cholestasis Of Pregnancy (normal flow of bile in the gallbladder is affected by the high amounts of pregnancy hormones): 10 people, 45.45%
Cholestasis (a condition where bile cannot flow from the liver to the duodenum): 9 people, 40.91%
Lactation Disorder: 8 people, 36.36%
Pneumonia: 7 people, 31.82%
Lung Cyst (air or fluid filled sac in lung): 7 people, 31.82%
Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy (exposing your unborn child to contraindicated in pregnancy leads birth defect): 7 people, 31.82%
Drowsiness: 7 people, 31.82%
Maternal Exposure During Pregnancy (use of substance during pregnancy): 5 people, 22.73%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Depression: 21 people, 95.45%
Lactation Disorder: 10 people, 45.45%
Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy (exposing your unborn child to contraindicated in pregnancy leads birth defect): 6 people, 27.27%
Abdominal Pain Upper: 1 person, 4.55%

* 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.

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