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Lisinopril and Hypertrichosis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hypertrichosis is reported as a side effect among people who take Lisinopril (lisinopril), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 5 - 10 years also take Revlimid, and have Hair loss.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hypertrichosis when taking Lisinopril. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 343,814 people who have side effects when taking Lisinopril from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Lisinopril?

Lisinopril has active ingredients of lisinopril. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 358,608 Lisinopril users. Check the latest studies of Lisinopril.

What is Hypertrichosis?

Hypertrichosis (hair growth on the body in an amount considered abnormal) is found to be associated with 983 drugs and 896 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hypertrichosis.

On Oct, 08, 2025

343,814 people reported to have side effects when taking Lisinopril.
Among them, 41 people (0.01%) have Hypertrichosis.

Could Lisinopril cause Hypertrichosis?

Among these 41 people:

How long have people been on Lisinopril when they have Hypertrichosis? *

  • < 1 month: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 0.0 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 0.0 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 0.0 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 100 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

What is the gender of people who have Hypertrichosis when taking Lisinopril? *

  • female: 80 %
  • male: 20 %

What is the age of people who have Hypertrichosis when taking Lisinopril? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 7.69 %
  • 20-29: 3.85 %
  • 30-39: 7.69 %
  • 40-49: 19.23 %
  • 50-59: 11.54 %
  • 60+: 50.0 %

What are other drugs people take besides Lisinopril? *

  1. Aspirin: 5 people, 12.20%
  2. Revlimid: 5 people, 12.20%
  3. Metformin: 4 people, 9.76%
  4. Vitamin D: 4 people, 9.76%
  5. Acyclovir: 3 people, 7.32%
  6. Eliquis: 3 people, 7.32%
  7. Myalept: 3 people, 7.32%
  8. Prednisone: 3 people, 7.32%
  9. Jardiance: 3 people, 7.32%
  10. Protonix: 3 people, 7.32%

What are other side effects people have besides Hypertrichosis? *

  1. Hair Growth Abnormal: 5 people, 12.20%
  2. Weakness: 5 people, 12.20%
  3. Weight Decreased: 4 people, 9.76%
  4. Glycosylated Haemoglobin Increased: 4 people, 9.76%
  5. Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 4 people, 9.76%
  6. Diarrhea: 4 people, 9.76%
  7. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 4 people, 9.76%
  8. Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 3 people, 7.32%
  9. Stress And Anxiety: 3 people, 7.32%
  10. Insomnia (sleeplessness): 3 people, 7.32%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Hair Loss: 5 people, 12.20%
  2. Lipodystrophy Acquired (a regional loss of subcutaneous adipose tissue which usually starts in the face, extends downward acquired): 3 people, 7.32%
  3. Muscle Injury: 2 people, 4.88%
  4. Blood Testosterone Decreased: 2 people, 4.88%
  5. Lupus Nephritis (a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disorder that may affect kidney tissue): 2 people, 4.88%
  6. Focal Glomerulosclerosis (disease that attacks the kidney's filtering system (glomeruli) causing serious scarring): 2 people, 4.88%
  7. Muscle Rupture (tear in muscle): 2 people, 4.88%
  8. Epilepsy (common and diverse set of chronic neurological disorders characterized by seizures): 1 person, 2.44%
  9. Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor: 1 person, 2.44%
  10. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 1 person, 2.44%

* 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 lisinopril (the active ingredients of Lisinopril) and Lisinopril (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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