Biotin and Essential hypertension - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Essential hypertension is reported as a side effect among people who take Biotin (biotin), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 6 - 12 months also take Vitamin D3, and have Narcolepsy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Essential hypertension when taking Biotin. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 33,728 people who have side effects when taking Biotin from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Biotin?

Biotin has active ingredients of biotin. It is often used in hair loss. eHealthMe is studying from 35,393 Biotin users. Check the latest studies of Biotin.

What is Essential hypertension?

Essential hypertension (primary hypertension) is found to be associated with 661 drugs and 652 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Essential hypertension.

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On Sep, 02, 2026

33,728 people reported to have side effects when taking Biotin.
Among them, 26 people (0.08%) have Essential hypertension.

Could Biotin cause Essential hypertension?

Among these 26 people:

How long have people been on Biotin when they have Essential hypertension? *

  • < 1 month: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 50 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 50 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 0.0 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 0.0 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 0.0 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

What is the gender of people who have Essential hypertension when taking Biotin? *

  • female: 88 %
  • male: 12 %

What is the age of people who have Essential hypertension when taking Biotin? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 0.0 %
  • 40-49: 17.65 %
  • 50-59: 5.88 %
  • 60+: 76.47 %

What are other drugs people take besides Biotin? *

  1. Vitamin D3: 11 people, 42.31%
  2. Omeprazole: 9 people, 34.62%
  3. Xyrem: 8 people, 30.77%
  4. Amlodipine: 6 people, 23.08%
  5. Lisinopril: 6 people, 23.08%
  6. Lasix: 6 people, 23.08%
  7. Prednisone: 5 people, 19.23%
  8. Dulera: 5 people, 19.23%
  9. Melatonin: 4 people, 15.38%
  10. Furosemide: 4 people, 15.38%

What are other side effects people have besides Essential hypertension? *

  1. Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 7 people, 26.92%
  2. Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 7 people, 26.92%
  3. Diarrhea: 7 people, 26.92%
  4. Feeling Abnormal: 6 people, 23.08%
  5. Dry Mouth: 6 people, 23.08%
  6. Joint Pain: 6 people, 23.08%
  7. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 5 people, 19.23%
  8. Allergic Rhinitis: 5 people, 19.23%
  9. Back Pain: 5 people, 19.23%
  10. Cardiac Failure Congestive: 5 people, 19.23%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 8 people, 30.77%
  2. Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 7 people, 26.92%
  3. Pain: 4 people, 15.38%
  4. Inflammation: 2 people, 7.69%
  5. Depression: 2 people, 7.69%
  6. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 2 people, 7.69%
  7. High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 7.69%
  8. Hypertonic Bladder (bladder-storage function that causes a sudden urge to urinate): 2 people, 7.69%
  9. Itching: 2 people, 7.69%
  10. Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 2 people, 7.69%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-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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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on biotin (the active ingredients of Biotin) and Biotin (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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