Ritalin la and Back pain - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Back pain is reported as a side effect among people who take Ritalin la (methylphenidate hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Xyrem, and have Cataplexy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Back pain when taking Ritalin la. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 2,254 people who have side effects when taking Ritalin la from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Ritalin la?

Ritalin la has active ingredients of methylphenidate hydrochloride. It is often used in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. eHealthMe is studying from 2,563 Ritalin la users. Check the latest studies of Ritalin la.

What is Back pain?

Back pain is found to be associated with 3,215 drugs and 4,710 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Back pain.

On Jul, 17, 2026

2,254 people reported to have side effects when taking Ritalin la.
Among them, 30 people (1.33%) have Back pain.

Among these 30 people:

How long have people been on Ritalin la when they have Back pain? *

What is the gender of people who have Back pain when taking Ritalin la? *

female: 63.33 %
male: 36.67 %

What is the age of people who have Back pain when taking Ritalin la? *

What are other drugs people take besides Ritalin la? *

Xyrem: 15 people, 50.00%
Norco: 12 people, 40.00%
Flonase Allergy Relief: 11 people, 36.67%
Diclofenac: 8 people, 26.67%
Ondansetron: 7 people, 23.33%
Tylenol: 6 people, 20.00%
Methylphenidate: 6 people, 20.00%
Lyrica: 6 people, 20.00%
Lotemax: 6 people, 20.00%
Promethazine: 6 people, 20.00%

What are other side effects people have besides Back pain? *

Dizziness: 10 people, 33.33%
Fall: 9 people, 30.00%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 9 people, 30.00%
Headache (pain in head): 7 people, 23.33%
High Blood Pressure: 6 people, 20.00%
The Flu (the flu is caused by an influenza virus): 6 people, 20.00%
Otitis (ear infection): 6 people, 20.00%
Automatic Bladder (nerve impulses between the bladder and the spinal cord remain intact and the bladder can be trained to empty by reflex (spastic) action): 6 people, 20.00%
Cataract (clouding of the lens inside the eye): 6 people, 20.00%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 6 people, 20.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 15 people, 50.00%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 6 people, 20.00%
Drowsiness: 5 people, 16.67%
Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath): 2 people, 6.67%
Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body): 2 people, 6.67%
Pain: 2 people, 6.67%
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (chronic lung disease): 2 people, 6.67%
Skin Ulcer: 1 person, 3.33%
Psychomotor Hyperactivity (feelings of extreme restlessness): 1 person, 3.33%
Oropharyngeal Pain: 1 person, 3.33%

* 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 Ritalin la) and Ritalin la (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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