Ritalin and Vaginal bleeding - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Vaginal bleeding is reported as a side effect among people who take Ritalin (methylphenidate hydrochloride), especially for people who are 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Ambien, and have Birth control.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Vaginal bleeding 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 Vaginal bleeding?

Vaginal bleeding is found to be associated with 1,134 drugs and 1,527 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Vaginal bleeding.

On May, 07, 2026

26,179 people reported to have side effects when taking Ritalin.
Among them, 38 people (0.15%) have Vaginal bleeding.

Among these 38 people:

How long have people been on Ritalin when they have Vaginal bleeding? *

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

What are other drugs people take besides Ritalin? *

What are other side effects people have besides Vaginal bleeding? *

Constipation: 11 people, 28.95%
Headache (pain in head): 11 people, 28.95%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 10 people, 26.32%
Deep Venous Thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis): 10 people, 26.32%
Haematocrit Decreased: 9 people, 23.68%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 9 people, 23.68%
Amenorrhea (absence of a menstrual period in a woman of reproductive age): 8 people, 21.05%
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 8 people, 21.05%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 8 people, 21.05%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 8 people, 21.05%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Birth Control: 9 people, 23.68%
Pain: 5 people, 13.16%
Deep Venous Thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis): 4 people, 10.53%
Respiratory Tract Infection: 4 people, 10.53%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 4 people, 10.53%
Pneumonia: 4 people, 10.53%
Psychotic Disorder: 4 people, 10.53%
Renal Cell Carcinoma (a kidney cancer): 4 people, 10.53%
Fever: 4 people, 10.53%
Oedema (fluid collection in tissue): 4 people, 10.53%

* 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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