Ritalin and Cervical dysplasia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Cervical dysplasia is reported as a side effect among people who take Ritalin (methylphenidate hydrochloride), especially for people who are 20-29 old, also take Zometa, and have Deep venous thrombosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Cervical dysplasia when taking Ritalin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 26,179 people who have side effects when taking Ritalin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Ritalin?

Ritalin has active ingredients of methylphenidate hydrochloride. It is often used in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. eHealthMe is studying from 29,427 Ritalin users. Check the latest studies of Ritalin.

What is Cervical dysplasia?

Cervical dysplasia (abnormal changes in the cells on the surface of the cervix) is found to be associated with 362 drugs and 576 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Cervical dysplasia.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

26,179 people reported to have side effects when taking Ritalin.
Among them, 12 people (0.05%) have Cervical dysplasia.

Among these 12 people:

What is the age of people who have Cervical dysplasia when taking Ritalin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Ritalin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Cervical dysplasia? *

Infection: 11 people, 91.67%
Osteomyelitis (infection of bone): 11 people, 91.67%
Osteonecrosis Of Jaw (death of bone of jaw): 11 people, 91.67%
Pain: 11 people, 91.67%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 11 people, 91.67%
Dizziness: 10 people, 83.33%
Memory Loss: 10 people, 83.33%
Musculoskeletal Pain (pain affects the bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves): 10 people, 83.33%
Nausea And Vomiting: 10 people, 83.33%
Bone Disorder: 10 people, 83.33%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Respiratory Tract Infection: 8 people, 66.67%
Renal Cell Carcinoma (a kidney cancer): 8 people, 66.67%
Psychotic Disorder: 8 people, 66.67%
Pneumonia: 8 people, 66.67%
Oedema (fluid collection in tissue): 8 people, 66.67%
Fever: 8 people, 66.67%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 8 people, 66.67%
Deep Venous Thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis): 8 people, 66.67%
Sleep Apnea Syndrome: 2 people, 16.67%
Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 2 people, 16.67%

* 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) and Ritalin (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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WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

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