Ritalin and depression Patient Reports February 11, 2012

Ritalin Side Effects Report #4601410-X
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Apr 14, 2004. Male patient, 18 years of age, was diagnosed with psychomotor hyperactivity and was treated with Ritalin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: decreased appetite, depression , dissociative identity disorder, disturbance in attention, learning disorder , mental impairment, nervousness, sleep disorder , weight decreased. Ritalin dosage: 25 MG, BID, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with PAXIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ritalin Side Effects Report #4601410-X
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Apr 14, 2004. Male patient, 18 years of age, was diagnosed with psychomotor hyperactivity and was treated with Ritalin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: decreased appetite, depression , dissociative identity disorder, disturbance in attention, learning disorder , mental impairment, nervousness, sleep disorder , weight decreased. Ritalin dosage: 25 MG, BID, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with PAXIL. 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 #5214289-2
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Jan 09, 2007. Male patient, 44 years of age, was diagnosed with depression  and was treated with Ritalin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: depression , intentional overdose, pneumonia aspiration, pyrexia. Ritalin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Ritalin Side Effects Report #5403659-5
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on July 20, 2007. Male patient, 44 years of age, was diagnosed with depression  and was treated with Ritalin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: depression , dreamy state, intentional overdose, pneumonia aspiration, pyrexia. Ritalin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ritalin Side Effects Report #5408624-X
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on July 31, 2007. Male patient, 44 years of age, was diagnosed with depression  and was treated with Ritalin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: depression , dreamy state, insomnia, intentional overdose, irritability, loss of consciousness, mood altered, pneumonia aspiration. Ritalin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ritalin Side Effects Report #5422576-8
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Aug 09, 2007. Male patient, 44 years of age, was diagnosed with depression  and was treated with Ritalin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: depression , dreamy state, insomnia, intentional overdose, irritability, loss of consciousness, mood altered, pneumonia aspiration. Ritalin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ritalin Side Effects Report #5422583-5
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Aug 09, 2007. Male patient, 44 years of age, was diagnosed with depression  and was treated with Ritalin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: depression , dreamy state, insomnia, intentional overdose, irritability, loss of consciousness, mood altered, pneumonia aspiration. Ritalin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ritalin Side Effects Report #4687629-0
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on June 06, 2005. Female patient, 17 years of age, was diagnosed with depression  and was treated with Ritalin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: depression , hallucination, post-traumatic stress disorder , suicidal ideation, suicide attempt. Ritalin dosage: 30 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with LEXAPRO, ELAVIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Ritalin Side Effects Report #4723390-9
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on June 06, 2005. Female patient, 17 years of age, was diagnosed with depression  and was treated with Ritalin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: depression , hallucination, overdose, post-traumatic stress disorder , suicidal ideation, suicide attempt. Ritalin dosage: 30 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with LEXAPRO, ELAVIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ritalin Side Effects Report #5512189-1
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Nov 02, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with depression  and was treated with Ritalin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: depression . Ritalin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ritalin Side Effects Report #4700435-3
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Physician from on Feb 07, 2005. Male patient was diagnosed with depression  and was treated with Ritalin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: depression . Ritalin dosage: 15 MG PO Q AM MORE THAN 2 YRS. Patient recovered.

Ritalin Side Effects Report #4685313-0
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on June 01, 2005. Female patient, 46 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome , depression , hypotension and was treated with Ritalin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: agitation, cough, depression , diarrhoea, feeling abnormal, feeling cold, hyperhidrosis, hyperventilation, increased appetite. Ritalin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FONTEX, TRAZOLAN, RIVOTRIL, NOVOTHYRAL, EFFORTIL. 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 #4601408-1
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Feb 23, 2004. Female patient, 71 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: abdominal pain upper, depression . Ritalin dosage: 60 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with LEXAPRO, CELEXA. Patient recovered.

Ritalin Side Effects Report #4601408-1
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Feb 23, 2004. Female patient, 71 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: abdominal pain upper, depression . Ritalin dosage: 60 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with LEXAPRO, CELEXA. Patient recovered.

Ritalin Side Effects Report #4945725-4
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from BRAZIL on Mar 08, 2006. Female patient, child 7 years of age, weighting 61.73 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with Ritalin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: aggression, depression , insomnia. Ritalin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Ritalin Side Effects Report #5310210-7
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Physician from DENMARK on Apr 19, 2007. Male patient, child 6 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: depression . Ritalin dosage: 30 MG DAILY. Patient recovered.

Ritalin Side Effects Report #5319771-5
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on June 12, 2006. Male patient, 45 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: abdominal pain upper, apathy, decreased interest, depression . Ritalin dosage: 15 MG, TID, ORAL. Patient recovered.


Ritalin Side Effects Report #4962881-2
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 03, 2006. Female patient, 41 years of age, weighting 125.0 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with Ritalin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: depression , hypomania, insomnia, paranoia, psychotic disorder , rash , suicide attempt, vitamin b12 deficiency. Ritalin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DEXEDRINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ritalin Side Effects Report #5746357-0
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on May 09, 2008. Female patient, 37 years of age, weighting 134.5 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, anxiety  and was treated with Ritalin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abnormal behaviour, anxiety , depression , irritability, pharyngeal oedema, sleep disorder . Ritalin dosage: 30 MG IN MORNING. During the same period patient was treated with TRANQUINAL, LUFTAL. Patient recovered.

Ritalin Side Effects Report #5135185-5
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Physician from SWITZERLAND on Oct 13, 2006. Male patient, 25 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: anxiety , depression , hallucination, paranoia. Ritalin dosage: 10-40 MG/D. Patient recovered.

Ritalin Side Effects Report #5792034-X
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Physician from NORWAY on June 13, 2008. Male patient, 25 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: depression . Ritalin dosage: 20 MG. Patient recovered.

Ritalin Side Effects Report #5702165-8
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from SOUTH AFRICA on Mar 26, 2008. Male patient, 21 years of age, weighting 220.5 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with Ritalin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: depression , emotional disorder, gambling, hair disorder, impulsive behaviour, stress , suicidal behaviour. Ritalin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.


Ritalin Side Effects Report #5693712-3
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from AUSTRALIA on Mar 27, 2008. Male patient, 20 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: anger, depression , feeling abnormal, intentional self-injury. Ritalin dosage: 20 MG, AM. Patient recovered.

Ritalin Side Effects Report #5711307-X
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from AUSTRALIA on Mar 27, 2008. Male patient, 20 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: anger, depression , feeling abnormal, intentional self-injury. Ritalin dosage: 20 MG, AM. Patient recovered.

Ritalin Side Effects Report #4976802-X
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from NETHERLANDS on Apr 13, 2006. Female patient, 20 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: depression , suicidal ideation. Ritalin dosage: 10 MG, QD. During the same period patient was treated with CONCERTA. Patient recovered.

Ritalin Side Effects Report #5624191-X
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from DENMARK on Jan 30, 2008. Male patient, 16 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: depression . Ritalin dosage: 30 MG, QD. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ritalin Side Effects Report #5631793-3
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from DENMARK on Feb 07, 2008. Male patient, 16 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: depression . Ritalin dosage: 30 MG, QD. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Ritalin Side Effects Report #5813795-7
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on July 14, 2008. Male patient, 15 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: abnormal behaviour, completed suicide, depression , feeling abnormal, gait disturbance, mood altered, personality change, trance. Ritalin dosage: unknown. Patient died.

Ritalin Side Effects Report #5816969-4
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on July 16, 2008. Male patient, 15 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: abnormal behaviour, completed suicide, contusion, depression , feeling abnormal, gait disturbance, impulsive behaviour, mood altered, personality change. Ritalin dosage: unknown. Patient died.

Ritalin Side Effects Report #6123597-2
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from SOUTH AFRICA on Mar 09, 2009. Male patient, 14 years of age, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, diabetes mellitus and was treated with Ritalin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: depression , feeling abnormal, lack of spontaneous speech, social avoidant behaviour. Ritalin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CONCERTA, HUMALOG, HUMULIN N, LANTUS. Patient recovered.

Ritalin Side Effects Report #6137586-5
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from SOUTH AFRICA on Mar 24, 2009. Male patient, 14 years of age, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, diabetes mellitus and was treated with Ritalin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: depression , feeling abnormal, lack of spontaneous speech, social avoidant behaviour. Ritalin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CONCERTA, HUMALOG, HUMULIN N, LANTUS. 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 #4583815-9
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Physician from on Feb 10, 2005. Male patient, child 12 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: autism , depression . Ritalin dosage: 40 MG/D. Patient recovered.

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 #5930511-9
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from NETHERLANDS on Oct 16, 2008. Male patient, weighting 242.5 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with Ritalin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: depression , mental impairment. Ritalin dosage: 1DD10MG. During the same period patient was treated with PAROXETINE. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Ritalin Side Effects Report #5934391-7
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from NETHERLANDS on Oct 23, 2008. Male patient, weighting 242.5 lb, was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, depression  and was treated with Ritalin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: depression , flat affect, mental impairment. Ritalin dosage: 1DD10MG. During the same period patient was treated with PAROXETINE. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.


Ritalin Side Effects Report #6109196-7
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from NORWAY on Feb 26, 2009. Male patient was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with Ritalin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: delusion, depression , disturbance in attention, hallucination, auditory, hallucination, visual, paranoia, paranoid personality disorder, psychotic disorder . Ritalin dosage: 20MG DAILY. During the same period patient was treated with SEROQUEL, LAMICTAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ritalin Side Effects Report #6109209-2
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from SOUTH AFRICA on Feb 26, 2009. Male patient was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and was treated with Ritalin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: depression , suicide attempt. Ritalin dosage: 20 MG DAILY. During the same period patient was treated with RITALIN LA, CIPRAMIL. Patient recovered.

Ritalin Side Effects Report #6110484-9
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from NORWAY on Mar 02, 2009. Male patient was diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, psychotic disorder , mood swings and was treated with Ritalin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: delusion, depression , disturbance in attention, hallucination, auditory, hallucination, visual, overdose, paranoia, paranoid personality disorder. Ritalin dosage: 20MG DAILY. During the same period patient was treated with SEROQUEL, LAMICTAL. Patient was hospitalized. 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 #5853686-9
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from SOUTH AFRICA on Aug 13, 2008. Male patient, child 8 years of age, was treated with Ritalin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abnormal behaviour, arthralgia, depression , moaning, treatment noncompliance. Ritalin dosage: 10 MG IN MORNING AND 5 MG DURING SCHOOL TIME. Patient recovered.

Ritalin Side Effects Report #5817743-5
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from AUSTRALIA on July 21, 2008. Male patient, child 7 years of age, was treated with Ritalin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: depression , suicide attempt. Ritalin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Ritalin Side Effects Report #4968646-X
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Apr 03, 2006. Male patient, child 7 years of age, was treated with Ritalin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: depression , psychotic disorder , suicide attempt. Ritalin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Ritalin Side Effects Report #6114439-X
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from BRAZIL on Mar 02, 2009. Male patient, 19 years of age, was treated with Ritalin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: agitation, depressed mood, depression , nervousness, oedema peripheral, swelling face, weight increased. Ritalin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TRILEPTAL, CITALOPRAM HYDROBROMIDE. Patient recovered.

Ritalin Side Effects Report #6125460-X
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from BRAZIL on Mar 12, 2009. Male patient, 19 years of age, was treated with Ritalin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: agitation, depressed mood, depression , nervousness, oedema peripheral, swelling face, weight increased. Ritalin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TRILEPTAL, CITALOPRAM HYDROBROMIDE. Patient recovered.

Ritalin Side Effects Report #6073328-X
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Physician from SOUTH AFRICA on Feb 03, 2009. Female patient, 14 years of age, was treated with Ritalin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: depression , social avoidant behaviour. Ritalin dosage: 20 MG, UNK. Patient recovered.


Ritalin Side Effects Report #5095508-2
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Sept 01, 2006. Male patient, weighting 190.0 lb, was treated with Ritalin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abnormal behaviour, activities of daily living impaired, anger, apathy, asthenia, blood pressure increased, depression , distractibility, disturbance in attention. Ritalin dosage: 10 MG 9 QD. Patient recovered.

Ritalin Side Effects Report #5099436-8
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 05, 2006. Male patient, weighting 190.0 lb, was treated with Ritalin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abnormal behaviour, anger, apathy, asocial behaviour, asthenia, blood pressure increased, depression , disturbance in attention. Ritalin dosage: 10 MG 9 QD. Patient recovered.

Ritalin Side Effects Report #5828249-1
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 30, 2008. Female patient, weighting 150.0 lb, was treated with Ritalin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anger, apathy, asthenia, cognitive disorder, coordination abnormal, depression , disturbance in attention, dizziness , fatigue. Ritalin dosage: 10MG 8 QD. 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 #4969947-1
Ritalin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 17, 2005. Female patient was treated with Ritalin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: convulsion, depression , fatigue, grand mal convulsion. Ritalin dosage: 5 MG PER DAY, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with WELLBUTRIN, PROZAC, REMERON. Patient recovered.