Methylphenidate and musculoskeletal stiffness 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 #5995142-3
Methylphenidate side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Dec 10, 2008. Female patient, 46 years of age, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, affective disorder, hypothyroidism, asthma  and was treated with Methylphenidate. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthralgia, chills, headache , hyperhidrosis, hyperpyrexia, musculoskeletal stiffness, myalgia, nausea , neuromyopathy. Methylphenidate dosage: 20 MG. During the same period patient was treated with ALBUTEROL SULPHATE, LITHIUM CARBONATE, SERETIDE, LEVOTHYROXINE, TIOTROPIUM BROMIDE, TRAMADOL, CETIRIZINE, ZOPICLONE. Patient recovered.

Methylphenidate Side Effects Report #6026169-3
Methylphenidate side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Dec 16, 2008. Female patient, 46 years of age, weighting 147.7 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with Methylphenidate. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arthralgia, chills, headache , hyperhidrosis, hyperpyrexia, joint stiffness, musculoskeletal stiffness, myalgia, nausea . Methylphenidate dosage: 20 MG PO. During the same period patient was treated with LITHIUM CARBONATE, ALBUTEROL, SERETIDE, LEVOTHYROXINE, TIOTROPIUM BROMIDE, TRAMADOL, CETIRIZINE, ZOPICLONE. Patient recovered.


Methylphenidate Side Effects Report #5870520-1
Methylphenidate side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 18, 2008. Female patient, 17 years of age, weighting 95.00 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, initial insomnia and was treated with Methylphenidate. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: coordination abnormal, disability, dyskinesia, movement disorder , musculoskeletal stiffness, tardive dyskinesia, weight decreased. Methylphenidate dosage: 20 MG; 4 TIMES A DAY; ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with CLONIDINE. Patient recovered.

Methylphenidate Side Effects Report #4700273-1
Methylphenidate side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on June 22, 2005. Male patient, 13 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: aggression, extrapyramidal disorder, musculoskeletal stiffness, suicide attempt, tic . Methylphenidate dosage: 36 MG/D. During the same period patient was treated with FLUVOXAMINE, GUANFACINE, RISPERIDONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Methylphenidate Side Effects Report #4952621-5
Methylphenidate side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 03, 2006. Male patient, 13 years of age, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, aggression, tic  and was treated with Methylphenidate. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: extrapyramidal disorder, intentional self-injury, musculoskeletal stiffness. Methylphenidate dosage: 36 MG /D. During the same period patient was treated with FLUVOXAMINE MALEATE, GUANFACINE, RISPERIDONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Methylphenidate Side Effects Report #5845288-5
Methylphenidate side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 06, 2008. Female patient, weighting 94.98 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, initial insomnia and was treated with Methylphenidate. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyskinesia, muscular weakness, musculoskeletal stiffness, tardive dyskinesia, weight decreased. Methylphenidate dosage: 20 MG, QID. During the same period patient was treated with CLONIDINE. Patient recovered.

Methylphenidate Side Effects Report #5237212-3
Methylphenidate side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 31, 2007. Female patient, 46 years of age, was diagnosed with apathy and was treated with Methylphenidate. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: akathisia, feeling abnormal, musculoskeletal stiffness, restlessness, tremor. Methylphenidate dosage: 10 MG, BID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.