Minoxidil and Eye disorder - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Eye disorder is reported as a side effect among people who take Minoxidil (minoxidil), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 5 - 10 years also take Evista, and have Headache.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Eye disorder 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 Eye disorder?

Eye disorder is found to be associated with 1,354 drugs and 1,452 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Eye disorder.

On Jul, 14, 2026

29,340 people reported to have side effects when taking Minoxidil.
Among them, 12 people (0.04%) have Eye disorder.

Among these 12 people:

How long have people been on Minoxidil when they have Eye disorder? *

What is the gender of people who have Eye disorder when taking Minoxidil? *

female: 45.45 %
male: 54.55 %

What is the age of people who have Eye disorder when taking Minoxidil? *

What are other drugs people take besides Minoxidil? *

What are other side effects people have besides Eye disorder? *

Weakness: 3 people, 25.00%
Feeling Hot: 2 people, 16.67%
Visual Field Defect: 2 people, 16.67%
Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body): 2 people, 16.67%
Blindness Unilateral: 2 people, 16.67%
Chest Pain: 2 people, 16.67%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 2 people, 16.67%
Helicobacter Gastritis (inflammation of the inner lining of the stomach caused by helicobacter pylori (h. pylori) a bacterium): 2 people, 16.67%
Headache (pain in head): 2 people, 16.67%
Feeling Cold: 2 people, 16.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Ill-Defined Disorder: 2 people, 16.67%
Headache (pain in head): 2 people, 16.67%
Stress And Anxiety: 1 person, 8.33%
Skin Irritation: 1 person, 8.33%
High Blood Cholesterol: 1 person, 8.33%
Blood Pressure Abnormal: 1 person, 8.33%
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness): 1 person, 8.33%
Androgenetic Alopecia (common form of hair loss): 1 person, 8.33%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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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

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

DISCLAIMER: All material available on eHealthMe.com is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified healthcare provider. All information is observation-only. Our phase IV clinical studies alone cannot establish cause-effect relationship. Different individuals may respond to medication in different ways. Every effort has been made to ensure that all information is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. The use of the eHealthMe site and its content is at your own risk.

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