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

Summary:

Pneumothorax is reported as a side effect among people who take Ritalin (methylphenidate hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Morphine, and have Metastases to bone.

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

Pneumothorax (the presence of air or gas in the cavity between the lungs and the chest wall, causing collapse of the lung) is found to be associated with 1,234 drugs and 1,346 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Pneumothorax.

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On Aug, 25, 2026

26,179 people reported to have side effects when taking Ritalin.
Among them, 42 people (0.16%) have Pneumothorax.

Among these 42 people:

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

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

female: 71.43 %
male: 28.57 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Ritalin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Pneumothorax? *

Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 30 people, 71.43%
Back Pain: 23 people, 54.76%
Chest Pain: 22 people, 52.38%
Deep Venous Thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis): 22 people, 52.38%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 21 people, 50.00%
Weight Decreased: 20 people, 47.62%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 20 people, 47.62%
Osteosclerosis (an elevation in bone density): 19 people, 45.24%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 19 people, 45.24%
Headache (pain in head): 19 people, 45.24%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 18 people, 42.86%
Intestinal Obstruction: 4 people, 9.52%
Gastrointestinal Carcinoma (cancer of stomach or intestine): 4 people, 9.52%
Diabetes: 4 people, 9.52%
Pancreatic Carcinoma Metastatic (pancreatic cancer- metastatic): 2 people, 4.76%
Gastroesophageal Cancer: 2 people, 4.76%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 2 people, 4.76%
Oesophageal Carcinoma (cancer tumour of oesophagus): 1 person, 2.38%
Oesophageal Cancer Metastatic (cancer of oesophagues spreads to other part): 1 person, 2.38%
Metastases To Meninges (cancer spreads to meninges): 1 person, 2.38%

* 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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