Methylphenidate and dystonia Patient Reports February 10, 2012

Methylphenidate Side Effects Report #4702768-3
Methylphenidate side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on June 22, 2005. Male patient, child 9 years of age, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with Methylphenidate. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dystonia , musculoskeletal stiffness, opisthotonus, psychotic disorder . Methylphenidate dosage: 15 MG, TID. During the same period patient was treated with RISPERIDONE, CLONIDINE, VALPROIC ACID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Methylphenidate Side Effects Report #4807587-5
Methylphenidate side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Oct 04, 2005. Male patient, child 9 years of age, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with Methylphenidate. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dystonia , musculoskeletal stiffness, physical assault. Methylphenidate dosage: 15 MG 3/D. During the same period patient was treated with RISPERIDONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Methylphenidate Side Effects Report #4952620-3
Methylphenidate side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 03, 2006. Male patient, child 9 years of age, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with Methylphenidate. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abnormal behaviour, aggression, dystonia , physical assault, psychotic disorder . Methylphenidate dosage: 15 MG 3/D. During the same period patient was treated with RISPERIDONE, CLONIDINE, VALPROIC ACID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Methylphenidate Side Effects Report #5622012-2
Methylphenidate side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from NETHERLANDS on Jan 22, 2008. Female patient, child 7 years of age, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with Methylphenidate. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dystonia , joint dislocation, treatment noncompliance. Methylphenidate dosage: 10 MG /D. During the same period patient was treated with RISPERIDONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Methylphenidate Side Effects Report #5675748-1
Methylphenidate side effect was reported by a Health Professional from NETHERLANDS on Mar 14, 2008. Male patient, child 7 years of age, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with Methylphenidate. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dystonia , joint dislocation. Methylphenidate dosage: 10 MG, UNK. During the same period patient was treated with RISPERIDONE. Patient recovered.

Methylphenidate Side Effects Report #5701912-9
Methylphenidate side effect was reported by a Health Professional from NETHERLANDS on Apr 03, 2008. Male patient, child 7 years of age, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with Methylphenidate. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dystonia , joint dislocation. Methylphenidate dosage: 10 MG/D. During the same period patient was treated with RISPERIDONE. Patient recovered.

Methylphenidate Side Effects Report #5897185-7
Methylphenidate side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 08, 2008. Female patient, 17 years of age, weighting 95.00 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, initial insomnia, abnormal behaviour, mood altered and was treated with Methylphenidate. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abnormal behaviour, affective disorder, coordination abnormal, disturbance in attention, dyskinesia, dystonia , muscular weakness, musculoskeletal stiffness. Methylphenidate dosage: 20 MG; 4 TIMES A DAY; ORAL; 60 MG; DAILY; ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with METHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDE, CLONIDINE, RISPERIDONE. Patient recovered.

Methylphenidate Side Effects Report #5355900-5
Methylphenidate side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on May 31, 2007. Female patient, child 11 years of age, was treated with Methylphenidate. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: aggression, dystonia , muscle spasms, torticollis. Methylphenidate dosage: 30 MG/DAY. During the same period patient was treated with VALPROATE, RISPERIDONE. Patient recovered.