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. 2018 Jan 18;19:46. doi: 10.1186/s13063-017-2406-5
Known side effects of methylphenidate collected as adverse reactions in ADMET 2
Behavioral
 • Aggressive behavior or hostility
 • Agitation
 • Anxiety, nervousness, or tension
 • Depressed mood
 • Distractibility
 • Drowsiness
 • Hyperactivity
 • Impaired learning
 • Impulsivity
 • Insomnia
 • Libido changes
Cardiovascular
 • Angina
 • Blood pressure changes
 • Cardiac arrhythmia or serious heart rhythm abnormalities
 • Palpitations
 • Peripheral vasculopathy (including Raynaud’s)
 • Pulse changes
 • Tachycardia
 • Vasculitis
Gastrointestinal
 • Abdominal pain
 • Abnormal liver function
 • Anorexia
 • Decreased appetite
 • Nausea
 • Weight loss
Hematologic
 • Anemia
 • Thrombocytopenic purpura
Musculoskeletal
 • Arthralgia (joint pain)
 • Dyskinesia (abnormal movement)
 • Muscle stiffness or aching, muscle tenderness
 • Rhabdomyolysis
Neural
 • Blurry vision or eyesight changes
 • Dizziness
 • Dry mouth
 • Headache
 • Numbness of fingers, toes, nose, ears, lips
 • Tics (motor or verbal)
Other
 • Fever
 • Hair loss
 • Priapism
 • Serotonin Syndrome
 • Skin rash, redness, or inflammation
 • Urine color change or decreased output
 • Urticaria