Biotin and Radiculopathy - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Radiculopathy 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 Fosamax, and have Narcolepsy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Radiculopathy 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 Radiculopathy?

Radiculopathy (a set of conditions in which one or more nerves is affected and does not work properly) is found to be associated with 740 drugs and 608 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Radiculopathy.

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On Aug, 17, 2026

33,728 people reported to have side effects when taking Biotin.
Among them, 18 people (0.05%) have Radiculopathy.

Among these 18 people:

How long have people been on Biotin when they have Radiculopathy? *

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

female: 94.44 %
male: 5.56 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Biotin? *

Premarin: 7 people, 38.89%
Fosamax: 7 people, 38.89%
Xyrem: 6 people, 33.33%
Cymbalta: 4 people, 22.22%
Vitamin B12: 3 people, 16.67%
Lyrica: 3 people, 16.67%
Actonel: 3 people, 16.67%
Adderall: 3 people, 16.67%
Prozac: 3 people, 16.67%
Hydrocodone Bitartrate And Acetaminophen: 2 people, 11.11%

What are other side effects people have besides Radiculopathy? *

Stress And Anxiety: 7 people, 38.89%
Depression: 6 people, 33.33%
High Blood Pressure: 6 people, 33.33%
Intervertebral Disc Protrusion (spinal disc protrusion): 5 people, 27.78%
Pain In Extremity: 5 people, 27.78%
Urinary Tract Infection: 5 people, 27.78%
Femur Fracture: 5 people, 27.78%
Fall: 5 people, 27.78%
Headache (pain in head): 4 people, 22.22%
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis (a medical condition in which the spinal canal narrows and compresses the spinal cord and nerves at the level of the lumbar bone): 4 people, 22.22%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 6 people, 33.33%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 5 people, 27.78%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 4 people, 22.22%
Urinary Incontinence (inability to control the flow of urine and involuntary urination): 2 people, 11.11%
Thyroid Diseases: 2 people, 11.11%
Sleep Disorder: 2 people, 11.11%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 2 people, 11.11%
Migraine (headache): 2 people, 11.11%
Hot Flush (sudden feelings of heat): 2 people, 11.11%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 2 people, 11.11%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Radiculopathy:

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Browse all the conditions that are associated with Radiculopathy:

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Foroughipour M, Farzadfard MT, Aghaee M, Ghabeli-Juibary A, Rezaietalab F, "Methamphetamine Related Radiculopathy: Case Series and Review of Literature", Asia Pacific Journal of Medical Toxicology, 2013 Jun .
Foroughipour M, Farzadfard MT, Aghaee M, Ghabeli-Juibary A, Rezaietalab F, "Methamphetamine Related Radiculopathy: Case Series and Review of Literature", Asia Pacific Journal of Medical Toxicology, 2013 Jun .

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).

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