Ritalin and Daydreaming - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Daydreaming is reported as a side effect among people who take Ritalin (methylphenidate hydrochloride), especially for people who are male, 0-1 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Pristiq, and have Cataplexy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Daydreaming 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 Daydreaming?

Daydreaming is found to be associated with 181 drugs and 659 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Daydreaming.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

26,179 people reported to have side effects when taking Ritalin.
Among them, 18 people (0.07%) have Daydreaming.

Among these 18 people:

How long have people been on Ritalin when they have Daydreaming? *

What is the gender of people who have Daydreaming when taking Ritalin? *

female: 22.22 %
male: 77.78 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Ritalin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Daydreaming? *

Suicidal Ideation: 11 people, 61.11%
Stress And Anxiety: 10 people, 55.56%
Abnormal Behavior: 8 people, 44.44%
Drug Hypersensitivity: 7 people, 38.89%
Head Injury: 7 people, 38.89%
Gilles De La Tourette Syndrome (a condition that causes people to make repeated, quick movements or sounds that they cannot control): 7 people, 38.89%
Frustration (a form of poorly expressed anger): 7 people, 38.89%
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (an anxiety disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts that produce uneasiness, apprehension, fear, or worry;): 7 people, 38.89%
Foaming At Mouth (excess saliva secretion): 7 people, 38.89%
Psychomotor Hyperactivity (feelings of extreme restlessness): 7 people, 38.89%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 4 people, 22.22%
Drowsiness: 3 people, 16.67%
Urinary Incontinence (inability to control the flow of urine and involuntary urination): 1 person, 5.56%
Psychomotor Hyperactivity (feelings of extreme restlessness): 1 person, 5.56%
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): 1 person, 5.56%
Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 1 person, 5.56%
Aggression: 1 person, 5.56%

* 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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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