Phentermine and Hair texture abnormal - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hair texture abnormal is reported as a side effect among people who take Phentermine (phentermine hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Taxotere, and have Breast cancer female.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hair texture abnormal when taking Phentermine. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 15,359 people who have side effects when taking Phentermine from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Phentermine?

Phentermine has active ingredients of phentermine hydrochloride. It is often used in weight loss. eHealthMe is studying from 19,870 Phentermine users. Check the latest studies of Phentermine.

What is Hair texture abnormal?

Hair texture abnormal is found to be associated with 728 drugs and 655 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hair texture abnormal.

eHealthMe: drug outcomes in the real world

eHealthMe runs one of the largest post-marketing drug safety studies in the world. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Our data-driven phase IV clinical trials have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Tools to study our phase IV findings are available to the public, anonymous and free >>>.

On Aug, 28, 2026

15,359 people reported to have side effects when taking Phentermine.
Among them, 24 people (0.16%) have Hair texture abnormal.

Could Phentermine cause Hair texture abnormal?

Among these 24 people:

How long have people been on Phentermine when they have Hair texture abnormal? *

What is the gender of people who have Hair texture abnormal when taking Phentermine? *

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Hair texture abnormal when taking Phentermine? *

What are other drugs people take besides Phentermine? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hair texture abnormal? *

Hair Loss: 20 people, 83.33%
Hair Color Changes: 18 people, 75.00%
Hair Disorder: 17 people, 70.83%
Depression: 7 people, 29.17%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 4 people, 16.67%
Nausea And Vomiting: 4 people, 16.67%
Diarrhea: 4 people, 16.67%
Weight Decreased: 4 people, 16.67%
Insulin Resistance: 3 people, 12.50%
Headache (pain in head): 3 people, 12.50%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Breast Cancer Female: 10 people, 41.67%
Breast Cancer Metastatic: 2 people, 8.33%
Weight Increased: 1 person, 4.17%
Weight Decreased: 1 person, 4.17%
Neoplasm Malignant (cancer tumour): 1 person, 4.17%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 1 person, 4.17%
Hypertonic Bladder (bladder-storage function that causes a sudden urge to urinate): 1 person, 4.17%
Breast Cancer Stage Ii: 1 person, 4.17%
Breast Cancer: 1 person, 4.17%
Back Pain: 1 person, 4.17%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on phentermine hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Phentermine) and Phentermine (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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