Methylphenidate and Hypoacusis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hypoacusis is reported as a side effect among people who take Methylphenidate (methylphenidate), especially for people who are female, 30-39 old, also take Vitamin D3, and have Narcolepsy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hypoacusis when taking Methylphenidate. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 8,120 people who have side effects when taking Methylphenidate from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Methylphenidate?

Methylphenidate has active ingredients of methylphenidate. eHealthMe is studying from 8,217 Methylphenidate users. Check the latest studies of Methylphenidate.

What is Hypoacusis?

Hypoacusis (loss of hearing) is found to be associated with 1,332 drugs and 1,187 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hypoacusis.

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On Sep, 04, 2026

8,120 people reported to have side effects when taking Methylphenidate.
Among them, 24 people (0.3%) have Hypoacusis.

Among these 24 people:

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

female: 83.33 %
male: 16.67 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Methylphenidate? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hypoacusis? *

Pain: 9 people, 37.50%
Joint Pain: 8 people, 33.33%
Weakness: 8 people, 33.33%
Dizziness: 7 people, 29.17%
Kidney Infection: 7 people, 29.17%
Urinary Tract Infection: 7 people, 29.17%
Infection: 6 people, 25.00%
Infusion Related Reaction: 6 people, 25.00%
Herpes Zoster: 6 people, 25.00%
Memory Loss: 6 people, 25.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 8 people, 33.33%
Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (reoccurrence of an inflammatory disease in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged): 6 people, 25.00%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 6 people, 25.00%
Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (primary progressive inflammatory disease in which the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are damaged): 5 people, 20.83%
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): 3 people, 12.50%
Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 3 people, 12.50%
Drowsiness: 3 people, 12.50%
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness): 3 people, 12.50%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 2 people, 8.33%
Fabry's Disease (build up of a particular type of fat, called globotriaosylceramide, in the body's cells): 2 people, 8.33%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Hypoacusis (1,187 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on methylphenidate (the active ingredients of Methylphenidate) and Methylphenidate (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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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