This is an index of side effect / adverse reaction reports (a.k.a. adverse event reports) related to Minoxidil and submitted to the FDA during the sample period of about a year. The information is not vetted and should not be considered as verified clinical evidence.
Reports by Event Outcome
All Cases (178)
Death (5)
Life Threatening Events (3)
Disability (6)
Reports by Reaction Type
Wrong Drug Administered (23),
Tachycardia (21),
Hypotension (19),
Nausea (17),
Headache (15),
Palpitations (14),
Toxicity To Various Agents (12),
Psoriasis (11),
Alopecia (11),
Hypertension (11),
Blood Pressure Increased (10),
Accidental Exposure (10)
Below are a few examples of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Minoxidil. For a complete list or a specific selection of reports, please use the links above.
Possible Minoxidil side effects in 45 year old male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-27
Patient: 45 year old male, weighing 99.8 kg (219.5 pounds)
Reactions: Chemical Injury
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Minoxidil
Dosage: half capful
Administration route: Topical
Indication: Alopecia
Start date: 2011-08-01
Minoxidil
Administration route: Topical
Other drugs received by patient: Unknown Medication
Possible Minoxidil side effects in 61 year old male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-23
Patient: 61 year old male, weighing 44.5 kg (97.8 pounds)
Reactions: Wrong Technique in Drug Usage Process, Vitreous Floaters, Underdose
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Minoxidil
Dosage: recommended amount, 1 or 2 times a day
Administration route: Topical
Indication: Hair Growth Abnormal
Start date: 2012-05-01
Minoxidil
Administration route: Topical
Other drugs received by patient: Lipitor
Possible Minoxidil side effects in female
Reported by a pharmacist from Germany on 2012-08-22
Patient: female, weighing 73.0 kg (160.6 pounds)
Reactions: Oedema, Hypertension, Fluid Retention, Cardiac Disorder, Arrhythmia
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Minoxidil
Administration route: Topical
Indication: Alopecia
Start date: 2012-07-05
End date: 2012-08-05
Minoxidil
Administration route: Topical
Other drugs received by patient: Flecainide Acetate; Bisoprolol Fumarate
Possible Minoxidil side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-21
Patient: female
Reactions: Wrong Drug Administered, Intraocular Pressure Increased, Therapy Regimen Changed
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Minoxidil
Administration route: Topical
Indication: Alopecia
Minoxidil
Administration route: Topical
Possible Minoxidil side effects in 45 year old male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-21
Patient: 45 year old male, weighing 99.8 kg (219.5 pounds)
Reactions: Chemical Injury
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Minoxidil
Dosage: half capful
Administration route: Topical
Indication: Alopecia
Start date: 2011-08-01
Minoxidil
Administration route: Topical
Other drugs received by patient: Unknown Medication
Possible Minoxidil side effects in female
Reported by a physician from Germany on 2012-08-20
Patient: female, weighing 88.0 kg (193.6 pounds)
Reactions: Stillbirth
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Candesartan Cilexetil
Dosage: 32 mg, daily
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypertension
Minoxidil
Dosage: 20 mg, 2x/day
Administration route: Oral
Moxonidine
Dosage: 0.2 mg, 2x/day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypertension
Other drugs received by patient: Bisoprolol; Hydrochlorothiazide; Amlodipine
Possible Minoxidil side effects in 71 year old male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-17
Patient: 71 year old male, weighing 97.5 kg (214.5 pounds)
Reactions: Weight Decreased, Blood Glucose Decreased, Road Traffic Accident, Laceration, Blood Pressure Decreased, Loss of Consciousness
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lantus
Dosage: 40 u, qd
Start date: 2012-01-01
Lantus
Dosage: 50 units qd in morning
Indication: Diabetes Mellitus
Start date: 2005-06-01
End date: 2012-01-01
Minoxidil
Dosage: 15 mg, unk
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
End date: 2012-07-16
Novolog
Dosage: 1 u before meals
Indication: Diabetes Mellitus
Other drugs received by patient: Simvastatin; Fish OIL; Benazepril Hydrochloride; Carvedilol; Losartan Potassium and Hydrochlorothiazide; Aspirin; Centrum Silver / 01292501 /; Tricor; Amlodipine Besylate
Possible Minoxidil side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-17
Patient: female
Reactions: Intraocular Pressure Increased, Wrong Drug Administered
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Minoxidil
Administration route: Topical
Minoxidil
Dosage: more than a cap full
Administration route: Topical
Indication: Hair Growth Abnormal
Start date: 2011-01-01
Possible Minoxidil side effects in 53 year old male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-16
Patient: 53 year old male
Reactions: Pulmonary Hypertension, Pericardial Effusion
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Minoxidil
Possible Minoxidil side effects in female
Reported by a pharmacist from Germany on 2012-08-13
Patient: female
Reactions: Oedema, Cardiac Disorder, Fluid Retention
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Minoxidil
Administration route: Topical
Minoxidil
Administration route: Topical
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2012-07-01
Possible Minoxidil side effects in 72 year old male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-06
Patient: 72 year old male, weighing 83.9 kg (184.6 pounds)
Reactions: Glaucoma, Conjunctivitis
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Minoxidil
Dosage: 2 squirts on scalp
Administration route: Topical
Indication: Alopecia
Start date: 2012-02-12
End date: 2012-03-30
Minoxidil
Administration route: Topical
Possible Minoxidil side effects in 60 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-03
Patient: 60 year old female, weighing 113.4 kg (249.5 pounds)
Reactions: Wrong Drug Administered, Hallucination
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Minoxidil
Dosage: 1/2 capful
Administration route: Topical
Indication: Alopecia
Start date: 2012-05-01
End date: 2012-05-23
Minoxidil
Administration route: Topical
Other drugs received by patient: Unknown Medication
Possible Minoxidil side effects in 69 year old male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-01
Patient: 69 year old male, weighing 68.0 kg (149.7 pounds)
Reactions: Chest Discomfort
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Minoxidil
Administration route: Topical
Minoxidil
Dosage: unspecified dose (a little bit)
Administration route: Topical
Indication: Hair Growth Abnormal
Start date: 2011-01-01
End date: 2012-07-12
Other drugs received by patient: Niacin; Flomax
Possible Minoxidil side effects in 69 year old male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-07-27
Patient: 69 year old male, weighing 68.0 kg (149.7 pounds)
Reactions: Chest Discomfort
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Minoxidil
Dosage: unspecified dose (a little bit)
Administration route: Topical
Indication: Hair Growth Abnormal
Start date: 2011-01-01
End date: 2012-07-12
Minoxidil
Administration route: Topical
Other drugs received by patient: Niacin; Flomax
Possible Minoxidil side effects in 72 year old male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-07-23
Patient: 72 year old male, weighing 83.9 kg (184.6 pounds)
Reactions: Glaucoma, Conjunctivitis
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Minoxidil
Administration route: Topical
Minoxidil
Dosage: 2 squirts on scalp
Administration route: Topical
Indication: Alopecia
Start date: 2012-01-01
End date: 2012-05-01
Other drugs received by patient: Unknown Medication
Possible Minoxidil side effects in 34 year old male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-07-19
Patient: 34 year old male, weighing 77.1 kg (169.6 pounds)
Reactions: Heart Rate Decreased, Loss of Consciousness
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Minoxidil
Dosage: half cap
Administration route: Topical
Indication: Hair Growth Abnormal
Start date: 2012-01-01
End date: 2012-01-01
Minoxidil
Administration route: Topical
Start date: 2012-01-01
End date: 2012-01-01
Other drugs received by patient: Unknown Medication
Possible Minoxidil side effects in 35 year old male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-07-19
Patient: 35 year old male, weighing 86.2 kg (189.6 pounds)
Reactions: Blood Pressure Increased, Heart Rate Increased, Underdose
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Minoxidil
Administration route: Topical
Minoxidil
Dosage: half of 1 ml
Administration route: Topical
Indication: Alopecia
End date: 2012-07-11
Other drugs received by patient: Biotin; Biotin
Possible Minoxidil side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Germany on 2012-07-18
Patient: female
Reactions: Nausea, Wrong Drug Administered, Hypotension, Vertigo, Headache
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Minoxidil
Administration route: Topical
Minoxidil
Administration route: Topical
Indication: Androgenetic Alopecia
Start date: 2012-03-06
End date: 2012-03-23
Other drugs received by patient: Bisoprolol Fumarate; Bisoprolol Fumarate
Possible Minoxidil side effects in 72 year old male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-07-16
Patient: 72 year old male, weighing 83.9 kg (184.6 pounds)
Reactions: Conjunctivitis, Intraocular Pressure Increased, Visual Acuity Reduced
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Minoxidil
Administration route: Topical
Minoxidil
Dosage: 2 squirts on scalp
Administration route: Topical
Indication: Alopecia
Start date: 2012-01-01
End date: 2012-04-01
Other drugs received by patient: Unknown Medication
Possible Minoxidil side effects in 52 year old male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-07-13
Patient: 52 year old male, weighing 124.1 kg (273.0 pounds)
Reactions: Fluid Overload
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Minoxidil
Possible Minoxidil side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-07-10
Patient: female, weighing 56.7 kg (124.7 pounds)
Reactions: Wrong Drug Administered, Hypotension, Dark Circles Under Eyes, Dandruff, Rash Pruritic, Cachexia, Product Label Issue, Presyncope, Heart Rate Irregular, Hypertension
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Minoxidil
Administration route: Topical
Minoxidil
Dosage: half cap
Administration route: Topical
Indication: Hair Growth Abnormal
Start date: 2012-04-01
End date: 2012-05-01
Rogaine
Administration route: Topical
Indication: Hair Growth Abnormal
Start date: 2012-05-01
End date: 2012-06-01
Rogaine
Administration route: Topical
Other drugs received by patient: Thyroid TAB
Possible Minoxidil side effects in 92 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-07-06
Patient: 92 year old female, weighing 54.9 kg (120.8 pounds)
Reactions: Drug Ineffective, Wrong Drug Administered, Alopecia, Herpes Zoster
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Minoxidil
Dosage: nickel size
Administration route: Topical
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Minoxidil
Dosage: nickel size
Administration route: Topical
Start date: 2011-01-01
Other drugs received by patient: Multi-Vitamin; Ascorbic Acid; Vitamin D
Possible Minoxidil side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-07-06
Patient: female
Reactions: Product Label Issue, Presyncope, Hypotension, Wrong Drug Administered
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Minoxidil
Administration route: Topical
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Minoxidil
Administration route: Topical
Possible Minoxidil side effects in female
Reported by a physician from Germany on 2012-07-03
Patient: female
Reactions: Nausea, Hypotension, Wrong Drug Administered, Vertigo, Headache
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Minoxidil
Administration route: Topical
Indication: Androgenetic Alopecia
Start date: 2012-03-06
End date: 2012-03-23
Minoxidil
Administration route: Topical
Other drugs received by patient: Bisoprolol Fumarate; Bisoprolol Fumarate
Possible Minoxidil side effects in 34 month old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2012-07-02
Patient: 34 month old female, weighing 11.0 kg (24.2 pounds)
Reactions: Flushing, Vomiting, Hypotension, Toxicity To Various Agents, Sinus Tachycardia, Accidental Exposure
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Minoxidil
Possible Minoxidil side effects in male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-06-29
Patient: male, weighing 108.8 kg (239.4 pounds)
Reactions: Skin Wrinkling, Hypersensitivity, Pruritus, Rash Papular, Folliculitis, Seborrhoea, Lymphocytic Infiltration, Skin Irritation, Burning Sensation, Dermatitis, Swelling, Blister, Inflammation
Adverse event resulted in: disablity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Minoxidil
Possible Minoxidil side effects in 51 year old male
Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2012-06-28
Patient: 51 year old male, weighing 86.0 kg (189.2 pounds)
Reactions: Pericardial Effusion
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Minoxidil
Possible Minoxidil side effects in male
Reported by a physician from Canada on 2012-06-26
Patient: male, weighing 81.2 kg (178.6 pounds)
Reactions: Abdominal Pain, Urinary Incontinence, Headache, Eczema, Loss of Consciousness, Malaise, Hypertrichosis, Hair Texture Abnormal, Application Site Infection, Hair Growth Abnormal, Blood Test Abnormal, Urine Analysis Abnormal, Cellulitis, Subcutaneous Abscess, Neurodermatitis, Application Site Pain, Activities of Daily Living Impaired, Swelling, Nervous System Disorder, Application Site Ulcer, Acarodermatitis, Scar, Accidental Exposure, Application Site Reaction, Folliculitis, Overdose, Lethargy, Medication Residue, Ear Infection, Burning Sensation, Alopecia, Pollakiuria, Testicular Pain, Skin Infection, Infection
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Minoxidil
Administration route: Topical
Indication: Alopecia
Rogaine
Administration route: Topical
Rogaine
Administration route: Topical
Indication: Alopecia
Other drugs received by patient: Zopiclone; Zopiclone
Possible Minoxidil side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Germany on 2012-06-22
Patient: female
Reactions: Dyspnoea, Oedema Peripheral
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Minoxidil
Possible Minoxidil side effects in female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2012-06-18
Patient: female
Reactions: Flushing, Tachycardia, Hypotension, Accidental Drug Intake by Child
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Minoxidil
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