Ritalin la and Panic attack - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Panic attack 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 month also take Xyrem, and have Cataplexy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Panic attack 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 Panic attack?

Panic attack is found to be associated with 2,552 drugs and 2,065 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Panic attack.

On Oct, 14, 2025

2,254 people reported to have side effects when taking Ritalin la.
Among them, 25 people (1.11%) have Panic attack.

Among these 25 people:

How long have people been on Ritalin la when they have Panic attack? *

What is the gender of people who have Panic attack when taking Ritalin la? *

female: 68 %
male: 32 %

What is the age of people who have Panic attack when taking Ritalin la? *

What are other drugs people take besides Ritalin la? *

What are other side effects people have besides Panic attack? *

Stress And Anxiety: 9 people, 36.00%
Drug Intolerance (drug sensitivity): 5 people, 20.00%
Headache (pain in head): 5 people, 20.00%
Depression: 4 people, 16.00%
Nervousness: 4 people, 16.00%
Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 4 people, 16.00%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 4 people, 16.00%
Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat): 3 people, 12.00%
Nausea And Vomiting: 3 people, 12.00%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 3 people, 12.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 5 people, 20.00%
Depression: 4 people, 16.00%
Stress And Anxiety: 3 people, 12.00%
Nervous System Disorder (a general class of medical conditions affecting the nervous system): 1 person, 4.00%
Disturbance In Attention: 1 person, 4.00%

* 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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