Ritalin and anorexia Patient Reports February 11, 2012

Ritalin Side Effects Report #4955170-3
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 21, 2005. Female patient, 39 years of age, was diagnosed with somnolence, narcolepsy, sleep disorder  and was treated with Ritalin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anorexia, aphagia, catatonia, convulsion, hyperhidrosis, narcolepsy, nausea , sarcoidosis. Ritalin dosage: 40 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with ADDERALL, KLONOPIN, REMERON. Patient recovered.

Ritalin Side Effects Report #4993600-1
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 21, 2005. Female patient, 39 years of age, weighting 254.0 lb, was diagnosed with somnolence, sleep disorder  and was treated with Ritalin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anorexia, catatonia, condition aggravated, convulsion, hyperhidrosis, narcolepsy, nausea , sarcoidosis. Ritalin dosage: 40 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with ADDERALL, KLONOPIN, REMERON, AMBIEN, FOLIC ACID. Patient recovered.

Ritalin Side Effects Report #5355073-9
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from BRAZIL on May 31, 2007. Male patient, child 9 years of age, weighting 70.55 lb, was diagnosed with psychomotor hyperactivity and was treated with Ritalin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: aggression, anorexia, enuresis, gastrointestinal infection. Ritalin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CLUSIVOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ritalin Side Effects Report #5427164-5
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from BRAZIL on Aug 20, 2007. Male patient, child 6 years of age, weighting 46.30 lb, was diagnosed with psychomotor hyperactivity and was treated with Ritalin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , anorexia, chest pain , pharyngitis, pyrexia, tachycardia, vomiting. Ritalin dosage: 20 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with RITALIN LA, RISPERIDONE. Patient recovered.


Ritalin Side Effects Report #5795529-8
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from BRAZIL on June 18, 2008. Male patient, weighting 46.30 lb, was diagnosed with psychomotor hyperactivity and was treated with Ritalin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain , agitation, anorexia, chest pain , pharyngitis, pyrexia, tachycardia, vomiting. Ritalin dosage: 20 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with RITALIN LA, RISPERIDONE. Patient recovered.

Ritalin Side Effects Report #5356639-2
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from BRAZIL on June 05, 2007. Female patient, child 6 years of age, weighting 66.14 lb, was diagnosed with disturbance in attention and was treated with Ritalin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anorexia, blister, cough, craniotomy, disturbance in attention, fall , insomnia, productive cough, secretion discharge. Ritalin dosage: 10 MG/DAY. During the same period patient was treated with NEULEPTIL, RISPERIDONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ritalin Side Effects Report #5598282-6
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Jan 17, 2008. Male patient, 18 years of age, weighting 150.0 lb, was diagnosed with disturbance in attention and was treated with Ritalin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abnormal behaviour, anger, anorexia, depression , headache , insomnia, screaming, speech disorder. Ritalin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Ritalin Side Effects Report #5709693-X
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from BRAZIL on Apr 09, 2008. Male patient, child 9 years of age, weighting 68.34 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with Ritalin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abnormal behaviour, anorexia, crying, depression , fight in school, personality change, treatment noncompliance. Ritalin dosage: 20 MG, QD. Patient recovered.

Ritalin Side Effects Report #4925752-3
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from DENMARK on Feb 20, 2006. Male patient, child 8 years of age, weighting 46.30 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with Ritalin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abnormal behaviour, affect lability, aggression, anorexia, enuresis, insomnia, nightmare, personality change, suicidal ideation. Ritalin dosage: 10 MG/DAY. Patient recovered.


Ritalin Side Effects Report #4955834-1
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 27, 2006. Male patient, child 7 years of age, weighting 39.00 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with Ritalin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain upper, anorexia, dyskinesia, vomiting, weight decreased. Ritalin dosage: 5 MG 1 TIME DAILY PO. Patient recovered.

Ritalin Side Effects Report #5000762-9
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Physician from BELGIUM on May 03, 2006. Male patient, child 4 years of age, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with Ritalin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: affective disorder, anorexia, metabolic disorder , sleep disorder . Ritalin dosage: 5 MG, BID. During the same period patient was treated with ZADITEN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ritalin Side Effects Report #5902887-X
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE on Sept 22, 2008. Male patient, 25 years of age, weighting 251.3 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with Ritalin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anorexia, condition aggravated, tobacco abuse, weight decreased. Ritalin dosage: 30 MG, QID. During the same period patient was treated with MOCLOBEMIDE. Patient recovered.

Ritalin Side Effects Report #5683942-9
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from JAPAN on Mar 18, 2008. Male patient, 15 years of age, weighting 130.1 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with Ritalin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anorexia, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, chest pain , malaise, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, somnolence. Ritalin dosage: 10 MG, BID. Patient recovered.

Ritalin Side Effects Report #5690148-6
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from JAPAN on Mar 18, 2008. Male patient, 15 years of age, weighting 130.1 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with Ritalin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anorexia, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, chest pain , malaise, somnolence. Ritalin dosage: 10 MG, BID. Patient recovered.


Ritalin Side Effects Report #5757783-8
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from BRAZIL on Mar 24, 2008. Male patient, 13 years of age, weighting 103.6 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with Ritalin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: agitation, anorexia, cold sweat, depressed mood, disturbance in attention, euphoric mood, hyperhidrosis, insomnia. Ritalin dosage: 20 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with RITALIN LA, TOFRANIL. Patient recovered.

Ritalin Side Effects Report #5802563-8
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from BRAZIL on June 25, 2008. Male patient, 13 years of age, weighting 103.6 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with Ritalin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: agitation, anorexia, cold sweat, depressed mood, disturbance in attention, euphoric mood, hyperhidrosis, insomnia. Ritalin dosage: 20 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with RITALIN LA, TOFRANIL. Patient recovered.

Ritalin Side Effects Report #4658693-X
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on May 02, 2005. Male patient, 13 years of age, weighting 132.3 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, hypothyroidism and was treated with Ritalin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anorexia, anxiety , depression , dizziness , growth retardation, headache , hyperhidrosis, hypertension, irritability. Ritalin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RITALIN LA, RITALIN LA, SYNTHROID. Patient recovered.

Ritalin Side Effects Report #4662096-1
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on May 02, 2005. Male patient, 13 years of age, weighting 132.3 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, hypothyroidism and was treated with Ritalin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anorexia, anxiety , depression , dizziness , growth retardation, headache , hyperhidrosis, hypertension, irritability. Ritalin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RITALIN LA, RITALIN LA, SYNTHROID. Patient recovered.

Ritalin Side Effects Report #5363159-8
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from BRAZIL on June 08, 2007. Male patient, child 12 years of age, weighting 116.8 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, convulsion and was treated with Ritalin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: agitation, anorexia, blood pressure decreased, convulsion, eye rolling, irritability, nervousness. Ritalin dosage: 10 MG, TID. During the same period patient was treated with RITALIN LA, TEGRETOL, TRILEPTAL, DEPAKENE. Patient recovered.


Ritalin Side Effects Report #5376829-2
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from BRAZIL on June 22, 2007. Male patient, child 12 years of age, weighting 116.8 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, convulsion and was treated with Ritalin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: agitation, anorexia, blood pressure decreased, convulsion, eye rolling, irritability, nervousness. Ritalin dosage: 10 MG, TID. During the same period patient was treated with RITALIN LA, TEGRETOL, TRILEPTAL, DEPAKENE. Patient recovered.

Ritalin Side Effects Report #5125655-8
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Physician from SWITZERLAND on Oct 02, 2006. Male patient, child 11 years of age, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with Ritalin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: aggression, anorexia, sleep disorder . Ritalin dosage: 50 MG/D. Patient recovered.

Ritalin Side Effects Report #5808414-X
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from BRAZIL on July 08, 2008. Male patient, child 11 years of age, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with Ritalin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anorexia, cardio-respiratory arrest, cerebral disorder, gastrointestinal tube insertion, headache , motor dysfunction, nausea , pulse absent, resuscitation. Ritalin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ritalin Side Effects Report #5064248-8
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 26, 2006. Female patient, weighting 139.0 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with Ritalin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anorexia, completed suicide, educational problem, emotional disorder, impulse-control disorder, incorrect dose administered. Ritalin dosage: 20 MG CR 3X PO. Patient died on 02/27/1999.

Ritalin Side Effects Report #5688378-2
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from SWEDEN on Mar 18, 2008. Male patient was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with Ritalin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: aggression, anorexia, anxiety , confusional state, depression , fall , hypertension, insomnia. Ritalin dosage: 40 MG, 5QD. During the same period patient was treated with ANTABUSE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Ritalin Side Effects Report #6084891-7
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Physician from NORWAY on Feb 10, 2009. Female patient was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with Ritalin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abnormal loss of weight, anorexia. Ritalin dosage: 50 MG. Patient recovered.

Ritalin Side Effects Report #4935010-9
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 06, 2006. Male patient, weighting 151.0 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with Ritalin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anorexia, gastrointestinal disorder, nausea . Ritalin dosage: 20 MG QD PO X 15 YRS. Patient recovered.

Ritalin Side Effects Report #4937157-X
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 07, 2006. Male patient, weighting 151.0 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with Ritalin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anorexia, gastrointestinal disorder, nausea . Ritalin dosage: 20MG QD PO. Patient recovered.

Ritalin Side Effects Report #4937577-3
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 08, 2006. Male patient, weighting 151.0 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with Ritalin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anorexia, nausea . Ritalin dosage: 20MG QD PO. Patient recovered.

Ritalin Side Effects Report #4965880-X
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from CANADA on Mar 29, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with Ritalin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain upper, abnormal behaviour, anorexia, headache , suicidal ideation. Ritalin dosage: 25 MG/D. Patient recovered.


Ritalin Side Effects Report #4981644-5
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Physician from BELGIUM on Apr 19, 2006. Male patient, 50 years of age, was diagnosed with asthenia and was treated with Ritalin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anorexia, depression , insomnia, rebound effect, weight decreased. Ritalin dosage: 10 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with RISPERDAL, TRAZOLAN. Patient recovered.

Ritalin Side Effects Report #4823688-X
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Oct 27, 2005. Female patient, 72 years of age, was treated with Ritalin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: alopecia, anorexia, arrhythmia , constipation , dizziness , dyspnoea, head discomfort, hypertension, hypoaesthesia. Ritalin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Ritalin Side Effects Report #4827525-9
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Oct 27, 2005. Female patient, 72 years of age, was treated with Ritalin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: alopecia, anorexia, arrhythmia , constipation , dizziness , dyspnoea, head discomfort, hypertension, hypoaesthesia. Ritalin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Ritalin Side Effects Report #4833016-1
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Oct 27, 2005. Female patient, 72 years of age, was treated with Ritalin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: alopecia, anorexia, arrhythmia , constipation , dizziness , dyspnoea, head discomfort, hypertension, hypoaesthesia. Ritalin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Ritalin Side Effects Report #4842903-X
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Oct 27, 2005. Female patient, 72 years of age, was treated with Ritalin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: alopecia, anorexia, arrhythmia , blood pressure increased, constipation , dizziness , dyspnoea, head discomfort, hypertension. Ritalin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.


Ritalin Side Effects Report #5697386-7
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from BRAZIL on Mar 24, 2008. Male patient, 13 years of age, weighting 103.6 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with Ritalin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: agitation, anorexia, cold sweat, depressed mood, disturbance in attention, euphoric mood, hyperhidrosis, insomnia. Ritalin dosage: 10 MG, BID. During the same period patient was treated with RITALIN LA, RITALIN LA, TOFRANIL. Patient recovered.

Ritalin Side Effects Report #5871414-8
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 26, 2008. Female patient was treated with Ritalin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abdominal pain upper, anorexia, chest pain , dizziness , haematochezia, haemorrhage, joint swelling, nodule, skin discolouration. Ritalin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Ritalin Side Effects Report #5906110-1
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from SWEDEN on Sept 24, 2008. Male patient was treated with Ritalin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: aggression, anorexia, anxiety , confusional state, depression , fall , hypertension, insomnia. Ritalin dosage: 40 MG, 5QD. During the same period patient was treated with ANTABUSE, XANOR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ritalin Side Effects Report #5916263-7
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from SOUTH AFRICA on Oct 01, 2008. Female patient was diagnosed with disturbance in attention and was treated with Ritalin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anorexia, anxiety , aphasia , depressed mood, emotional disorder, insomnia, nausea , pallor. Ritalin dosage: 5 MG/DAY. During the same period patient was treated with CONCERTA, STRATTERA. Patient recovered.

Ritalin Side Effects Report #5919309-5
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from SOUTH AFRICA on Oct 06, 2008. Female patient was diagnosed with disturbance in attention and was treated with Ritalin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anorexia, anxiety , aphasia , depressed mood, emotional disorder, insomnia, nausea , pallor. Ritalin dosage: 5 MG/DAY. During the same period patient was treated with CONCERTA, STRATTERA. Patient recovered.