Orgasmic dysfunction in Ritalin - how severe and when it was recovered? (a real world drug study)

Summary:

We study how severe was Orgasmic dysfunction, when it was recovered, drug effectiveness, race, and more among people who take Ritalin (methylphenidate hydrochloride). This phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on reports submitted to eHealthMe, 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 Orgasmic dysfunction?

Orgasmic dysfunction (not getting orgasm) is found to be associated with 235 drugs and 564 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Orgasmic dysfunction.

On Jul, 03, 2026

12 people who have Orgasmic dysfunction while taking Ritalin were studied.

Could Ritalin cause Orgasmic dysfunction?

Severity of Orgasmic dysfunction *:

least: 0.0 %
moderate: 58.33 %
severe: 33.33 %
most severe: 8.33 %

When people recovered from Orgasmic dysfunction *:

while on drug: 25 %
after off the drug: 0.0 %
not yet: 75 %

Effectiveness of Ritalin *:

not at all: 0.0 %
somewhat: 16.67 %
moderate: 41.67 %
high: 33.33 %
very high: 8.33 %

Race of the people *:

African American, Non-Hispanic: 10 %
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.0 %
Asian: 0.0 %
Hispanic: 10 %
Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders: 0.0 %
Two or more races: 10 %
White, Non-Hispanic: 70 %

Time on Ritalin *:

Age of people when taking Ritalin *:

Conditions people have *:

Stress And Anxiety: 6 people, 50.00%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 16.67%
Birth Control: 2 people, 16.67%
Polycystic Ovary Disease (cysts in the ovaries that occurs when the follicle stops developing): 1 person, 8.33%
Pain: 1 person, 8.33%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 1 person, 8.33%
High Blood Cholesterol: 1 person, 8.33%
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (excessive, uncontrollable, unexplained and often irrational worry): 1 person, 8.33%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 1 person, 8.33%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 1 person, 8.33%

Other drugs people take besides Ritalin *:

Lexapro: 4 people, 33.33%
Prozac: 2 people, 16.67%
Zoloft: 1 person, 8.33%
Methadone Hydrochloride: 1 person, 8.33%
Avalide: 1 person, 8.33%
Bupropion Hydrochloride: 1 person, 8.33%
Crestor: 1 person, 8.33%
Diazepam: 1 person, 8.33%
Enpresse-28: 1 person, 8.33%
Ibuprofen: 1 person, 8.33%

Other side effects people have besides Orgasmic dysfunction *:

Weight Increased: 3 people, 25.00%
Erection Problems: 3 people, 25.00%
Stress And Anxiety: 2 people, 16.67%
Suicidal Ideation: 1 person, 8.33%
Orthostatic Hypotension (a medical condition consisting of a sudden decrease in blood pressure when a person stands up): 1 person, 8.33%
Obsessive Thoughts (intrusive thoughts that produce uneasiness, apprehension, fear, or worry): 1 person, 8.33%
Memory Loss: 1 person, 8.33%
Mania (a state of abnormally elevated or irritable mood): 1 person, 8.33%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 1 person, 8.33%
Hyperhidrosis (abnormally increased sweating): 1 person, 8.33%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

Do you take Ritalin and have Orgasmic dysfunction?

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How the study uses the data?

The study is based on methylphenidate hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Ritalin). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

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