Amoxicillin and Alopecia areata - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Alopecia areata is reported as a side effect among people who take Amoxicillin (amoxicillin), especially for people who are female, 30-39 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Cefuroxime, and have Birth control.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Alopecia areata when taking Amoxicillin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 95,831 people who have side effects when taking Amoxicillin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Amoxicillin?

Amoxicillin has active ingredients of amoxicillin. It is often used in infection. eHealthMe is studying from 99,235 Amoxicillin users. Check the latest studies of Amoxicillin.

What is Alopecia areata?

Alopecia areata (patchy baldness that typically begins with rapid hair loss) is found to be associated with 233 drugs and 517 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Alopecia areata.

On Jul, 08, 2026

95,831 people reported to have side effects when taking Amoxicillin.
Among them, 19 people (0.02%) have Alopecia areata.

Could Amoxicillin cause Alopecia areata?

Among these 19 people:

How long have people been on Amoxicillin when they have Alopecia areata? *

What is the gender of people who have Alopecia areata when taking Amoxicillin? *

female: 73.68 %
male: 26.32 %

What is the age of people who have Alopecia areata when taking Amoxicillin? *

What are other drugs people take besides Amoxicillin? *

Fluconazole: 3 people, 15.79%
Ceftriaxone: 3 people, 15.79%
Folic Acid: 3 people, 15.79%
Valacyclovir Hydrochloride: 3 people, 15.79%
Ciprofloxacin: 3 people, 15.79%
Cefuroxime: 3 people, 15.79%
Docetaxel: 2 people, 10.53%
Acetaminophen: 2 people, 10.53%
Vitamins: 2 people, 10.53%
Calcium Citrate: 1 person, 5.26%

What are other side effects people have besides Alopecia areata? *

Rashes (redness): 9 people, 47.37%
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 7 people, 36.84%
Birth Control: 7 people, 36.84%
Genital Herpes (herpes infection of genital): 7 people, 36.84%
Weight Decreased: 5 people, 26.32%
Neck Pain: 5 people, 26.32%
Abdominal Pain Upper: 5 people, 26.32%
Dry Mouth: 5 people, 26.32%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 5 people, 26.32%
Erection Problems: 5 people, 26.32%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Birth Control: 7 people, 36.84%
Lymph Follicular Hypertrophy (an increase in the size of the lymph node follicles): 2 people, 10.53%
Stress And Anxiety: 1 person, 5.26%
Sinusitis Bacterial (bacterial infection of sinus): 1 person, 5.26%
Otitis (ear infection): 1 person, 5.26%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 1 person, 5.26%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 1 person, 5.26%
Joint Pain: 1 person, 5.26%
Iron Deficiency Anaemia: 1 person, 5.26%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 5.26%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on amoxicillin (the active ingredients of Amoxicillin) and Amoxicillin (the brand name). 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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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