Methylphenidate and suicide attempt Patient Reports February 10, 2012

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 #5635676-4
Methylphenidate side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from GERMANY on Feb 05, 2008. Male patient, child 12 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: asphyxia, suicide attempt. Methylphenidate dosage: 10 MG 3/D. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Methylphenidate Side Effects Report #4791728-2
Methylphenidate side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Sept 22, 2005. Female patient, child 12 years of age, weighting 106.0 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, hypersensitivity and was treated with Methylphenidate. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: affect lability, aggression, agitation, depression , flat affect, mood swings, social avoidant behaviour, suicide attempt. Methylphenidate dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ALAVERT. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Methylphenidate Side Effects Report #5615961-2
Methylphenidate side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 14, 2008. Male patient, 34 years of age, was treated with Methylphenidate. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest , intentional overdose, loss of consciousness, suicide attempt. Methylphenidate dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BUPROPION, CLONAZEPAM, PROPOXYPHENE AND ACETAMINOPHEN, ETHANOL, BENZODIAZEPINES. Patient died.


Methylphenidate Side Effects Report #4625100-2
Methylphenidate side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Mar 29, 2005. Male patient, 19 years of age, was treated with Methylphenidate. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: intentional misuse, self injurious behaviour, suicide attempt. Methylphenidate dosage: 80-100 MG, ONCE/SINGLE. Patient recovered.

Methylphenidate Side Effects Report #6043533-7
Methylphenidate side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on Dec 30, 2008. Male patient, 15 years of age, was treated with Methylphenidate. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: overdose, suicide attempt. Methylphenidate dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Methylphenidate Side Effects Report #5787006-5
Methylphenidate side effect was reported by a Physician from SWEDEN on June 17, 2008. Female patient, weighting 125.7 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, insomnia and was treated with Methylphenidate. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: suicidal ideation, suicide attempt. Methylphenidate dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ATARAX, ACETAMINOPHEN, IMOVANE, DOTHIEPIN HYDROCHLORIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Methylphenidate Side Effects Report #5963521-6
Methylphenidate side effect was reported by a Physician from SWEDEN on June 17, 2008. Female patient, weighting 125.7 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, insomnia and was treated with Methylphenidate. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: suicidal ideation, suicide attempt. Methylphenidate dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ATARAX, PARACETAMOL, IMOVANE, THERALEN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Methylphenidate Side Effects Report #6038866-4
Methylphenidate side effect was reported by a Physician from SWEDEN on Jan 12, 2009. Female patient, weighting 125.7 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, insomnia and was treated with Methylphenidate. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: suicidal ideation, suicide attempt. Methylphenidate dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ATARAX, ACETAMINOPHEN, IMOVANE, THERALEN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.