Minoxidil and Extremity contracture - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Extremity contracture is reported as a side effect among people who take Minoxidil (minoxidil), especially for people who are male, 40-49 old, also take Magnevist, and have Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging brain.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Extremity contracture when taking Minoxidil. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 29,340 people who have side effects when taking Minoxidil from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Minoxidil?

Minoxidil has active ingredients of minoxidil. It is often used in hair loss. eHealthMe is studying from 29,925 Minoxidil users. Check the latest studies of Minoxidil.

What is Extremity contracture?

Extremity contracture (permanent shortening of a muscle or joint of arms and legs) is found to be associated with 204 drugs and 258 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Extremity contracture.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

29,340 people reported to have side effects when taking Minoxidil.
Among them, 17 people (0.06%) have Extremity contracture.

Could Minoxidil cause Extremity contracture?

Among these 17 people:

What is the gender of people who have Extremity contracture when taking Minoxidil? *

female: 23.53 %
male: 76.47 %

What is the age of people who have Extremity contracture when taking Minoxidil? *

What are other drugs people take besides Minoxidil? *

What are other side effects people have besides Extremity contracture? *

Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (involves fibrosis of skin, joints, eyes due to kidney disease): 17 people, 100.00%
Pain: 17 people, 100.00%
Skin Induration (an abnormally hard spot or area on the skin): 16 people, 94.12%
Skin Tightness: 15 people, 88.24%
Joint Range Of Motion Decreased (disease of joint movement): 13 people, 76.47%
Musculoskeletal Stiffness (stiffness of the body's muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments and nerves): 12 people, 70.59%
Dry Skin: 11 people, 64.71%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 11 people, 64.71%
Itching: 11 people, 64.71%
Rashes (redness): 11 people, 64.71%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging Brain: 9 people, 52.94%
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging Abdominal: 3 people, 17.65%
Back Pain: 2 people, 11.76%
Osteomyelitis (infection of bone): 1 person, 5.88%
Hepatitis C: 1 person, 5.88%
Diabetic Foot: 1 person, 5.88%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Extremity contracture:

Extremity contracture (204 drugs)

Browse all the conditions that are associated with Extremity contracture:

Extremity contracture (258 conditions)

Related publications that referenced our studies

Dubrey SW, VanGriethuysen J, Edwards CM, "A hairy fall: syncope resulting from topical application of minoxidil", BMJ case reports, 2015 Sep .
Dubrey SW, VanGriethuysen J, Edwards CM, "A hairy fall: syncope resulting from topical application of minoxidil", BMJ case reports, 2015 Sep .

How the study uses the data?

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