Milk of magnesia and Hair loss - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hair loss is reported as a side effect among people who take Milk of magnesia (magnesium hydroxide), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 6 - 12 months also take Percocet, and have Pain.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hair loss when taking Milk of magnesia. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 9,468 people who have side effects when taking Milk of magnesia from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Milk of magnesia?

Milk of magnesia has active ingredients of magnesium hydroxide. It is often used in constipation. eHealthMe is studying from 9,699 Milk of magnesia users. Check the latest studies of Milk of magnesia.

What is Hair loss?

Hair loss is found to be associated with 2,410 drugs and 3,511 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hair loss.

On Jul, 04, 2026

9,468 people reported to have side effects when taking Milk of magnesia.
Among them, 78 people (0.82%) have Hair loss.

Among these 78 people:

How long have people been on Milk of magnesia when they have Hair loss? *

What is the gender of people who have Hair loss when taking Milk of magnesia? *

female: 85.53 %
male: 14.47 %

What is the age of people who have Hair loss when taking Milk of magnesia? *

What are other drugs people take besides Milk of magnesia? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hair loss? *

Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 30 people, 38.46%
Urinary Tract Infection: 27 people, 34.62%
Pain: 24 people, 30.77%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 24 people, 30.77%
Nausea And Vomiting: 24 people, 30.77%
Diarrhea: 24 people, 30.77%
Weight Decreased: 23 people, 29.49%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 22 people, 28.21%
Dizziness: 21 people, 26.92%
Headache (pain in head): 20 people, 25.64%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pain: 24 people, 30.77%
Breast Cancer: 15 people, 19.23%
Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 15 people, 19.23%
High Blood Pressure: 12 people, 15.38%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 9 people, 11.54%
Bone Pain: 9 people, 11.54%
Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia (long lasting type of cancer that starts in the blood-forming cells of the bone marrow and invades the blood): 7 people, 8.97%
Weight Decreased: 6 people, 7.69%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 6 people, 7.69%
Pain In Jaw: 6 people, 7.69%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Lindsey SF, Tosti A, "Hair loss induced by tumor necrosis factor alpha inhibitors", J Clin Investigat Dermatol, 2015 Jan .
Lindsey SF, Tosti A, "Hair loss induced by tumor necrosis factor alpha inhibitors", J Clin Investigat Dermatol, 2015 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on magnesium hydroxide (the active ingredients of Milk of magnesia) and Milk of magnesia (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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