Prozac and Minoxidil drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Prozac (fluoxetine hydrochloride) and Minoxidil (minoxidil). Common drug interactions include atelectasis among females and headache among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Prozac and Minoxidil. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 52 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Prozac?

Prozac has active ingredients of fluoxetine hydrochloride. It is often used in depression. eHealthMe is studying from 82,988 Prozac users. Check the latest studies of Prozac.

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.

On Jul, 19, 2026

52 people who take Prozac and Minoxidil together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Prozac and Minoxidil, by gender? *:

female:

Atelectasis (partial or complete collapse of the lung)
Basedow's disease (autoimmune disease where the thyroid is overactive, producing an excessive amount of thyroid hormones)
Blood sodium decreased
Brain stem stroke (rapid loss of brain function due to disturbance in the blood supply to the brain)
Cellulitis (infection under the skin)
Cerebrovascular accident (sudden death of some brain cells due to lack of oxygen when the blood flow to the brain is impaired by blockage or rupture)
Cholecystitis (infection of gallbladder)
Cholelithiasis (the presence or formation of gallstones in the gallbladder or bile ducts)
Confusional state
Delirium (wild excitement)

male:

Headache (pain in head)
Arthralgia (joint pain)
Cardiac disorder
Compression fracture (fracture due to pressure caused by injury)
Confusion
Pyrexia (fever)
Vomiting
Abdominal pain
Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable)
Bacillus infection

What are the common drug interactions of Prozac and Minoxidil, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

Red blood cell count decreased

20-29:

Application site pruritus (application site severe itching of the skin)
Application site scab (hard coating on the skin formed at application site)

30-39:

Ataxia (loss of full control of bodily movements)
Confusion
Hallucination (an experience involving the perception of something not present)
Heart rate increased
Hyperglycaemia (high blood sugar)
Hypertensive encephalopathy (neurological dysfunction induced by malignant hypertension)
Nervousness
Basedow's disease (autoimmune disease where the thyroid is overactive, producing an excessive amount of thyroid hormones)
Blood glucose increased
Brain stem stroke (rapid loss of brain function due to disturbance in the blood supply to the brain)

40-49:

Confusion
Distress
Duodenal ulcer
Duodenitis (inflammation of the duodenum)
Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
Flatulence (flatus expelled through the anus)
Gastric erosions (gradual destruction of surface layer of the membrane lining the stomach)
Gastric ulcer (stomach ulcer)
Gout (uric acid crystals building up in the body)
Heart rate irregular

50-59:

Arthralgia (joint pain)
Bradycardia (abnormally slow heart action)
Cholecystitis (infection of gallbladder)
Compression fracture (fracture due to pressure caused by injury)
Confusional state
Difficulty in walking
Disorientation (disability in which the senses of time, direction, and recognition of people and places)
Drug specific antibody present
Headache (pain in head)
Hyperreflexia (overactive or over responsive reflexes)

60+:

Hair colour changes
Blood sodium increased
Pyrexia (fever)
Renal failure (kidney dysfunction)
Weight increased
Cerebrovascular accident (sudden death of some brain cells due to lack of oxygen when the blood flow to the brain is impaired by blockage or rupture)
Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
Fluid retention (an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the blood)
Glossodynia (a burning or painful sensation in the tongue)
Hypertrichosis (hair growth on the body in an amount considered abnormal)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Stress And Anxiety: 6 people, 11.54%
High Blood Cholesterol: 6 people, 11.54%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 5 people, 9.62%
High Blood Pressure: 5 people, 9.62%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 4 people, 7.69%
Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 4 people, 7.69%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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