Minoxidil and Metformin drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Minoxidil (minoxidil) and Metformin (metformin hydrochloride). Common drug interactions include application site pain among females and chronic kidney disease among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Minoxidil and Metformin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 424 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Minoxidil?
Minoxidil has active ingredients of minoxidil. It is often used in hair loss. eHealthMe is studying from 29,925 Minoxidil users. Check the latest studies of Minoxidil.
What is Metformin?
Metformin has active ingredients of metformin hydrochloride. It is often used in diabetes. eHealthMe is studying from 465,354 Metformin users. Check the latest studies of Metformin.
424 people who take Minoxidil and Metformin together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Minoxidil and Metformin, by gender? *
What are the common drug interactions of Minoxidil and Metformin, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zSub-studies by gender and age:
Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all side effects of Metformin:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all interactions between Minoxidil and drugs from A to Z:
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zRelated publications that referenced our studies
- T.Audi Yanto, I.Huang, F.Nathania Kosasih, NP Hardjo Lugito, "Nightmare and Abnormal Dreams: Rare Side Effects of Metformin?", Case Reports in Endocrinology, 2018 Jan .
- Dubrey SW, VanGriethuysen J, Edwards CM, "A hairy fall: syncope resulting from topical application of minoxidil", BMJ case reports, 2015 Sep .
- Al-Hamdy RA, "Assessment of electrolytes and HbA1c in type 2 diabetic patients using metformin and evaluation of guidelines obedience regarding renal impairment", J.Thi-Qar Sci., 2015 Jan .
- Wiwanitkit S, Wiwanitkit V, "Metformin and sleep disorders", Indian journal of endocrinology and metabolism, 2012 Jan .
- T.Audi Yanto, I.Huang, F.Nathania Kosasih, NP Hardjo Lugito, "Nightmare and Abnormal Dreams: Rare Side Effects of Metformin?", Case Reports in Endocrinology, 2018 Jan .
- Dubrey SW, VanGriethuysen J, Edwards CM, "A hairy fall: syncope resulting from topical application of minoxidil", BMJ case reports, 2015 Sep .
- Al-Hamdy RA, "Assessment of electrolytes and HbA1c in type 2 diabetic patients using metformin and evaluation of guidelines obedience regarding renal impairment", J.Thi-Qar Sci., 2015 Jan .
- Wiwanitkit S, Wiwanitkit V, "Metformin and sleep disorders", Indian journal of endocrinology and metabolism, 2012 Jan .
How the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on minoxidil and metformin hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Minoxidil and Metformin, respectively), and Minoxidil and Metformin (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.
How to use the study?
DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.
Who is eHealthMe?
With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).
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