Ritalin and Eye rolling - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Eye rolling is reported as a side effect among people who take Ritalin (methylphenidate hydrochloride), especially for people who are male, 10-19 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Concerta, and have Autism.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Eye rolling 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 Eye rolling?

Eye rolling is found to be associated with 152 drugs and 363 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Eye rolling.

On Jul, 11, 2026

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

Among these 12 people:

How long have people been on Ritalin when they have Eye rolling? *

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

female: 25 %
male: 75 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Ritalin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Eye rolling? *

Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body): 4 people, 33.33%
Loss Of Consciousness: 4 people, 33.33%
Convulsion (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body): 3 people, 25.00%
Nausea And Vomiting: 3 people, 25.00%
Weight Decreased: 2 people, 16.67%
Nervousness: 2 people, 16.67%
Aggression: 2 people, 16.67%
Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 2 people, 16.67%
Anorexia (eating disorder characterized by immoderate food restriction and irrational fear of gaining weight): 2 people, 16.67%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 2 people, 16.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Convulsion (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body): 2 people, 16.67%
Autism (a mental condition, present from early childhood, characterized by difficulty in communicating and forming relationships with other people and in using language and abstract concepts): 2 people, 16.67%
Psychomotor Hyperactivity (feelings of extreme restlessness): 1 person, 8.33%
Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 1 person, 8.33%

* 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) 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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