Rogaine extra strength and Joint swelling - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Joint swelling is reported as a side effect among people who take Rogaine extra strength (minoxidil), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Biotin, and have Blood iron decreased.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Joint swelling when taking Rogaine extra strength. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 12,002 people who have side effects when taking Rogaine extra strength from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Rogaine extra strength?

Rogaine extra strength has active ingredients of minoxidil. It is often used in hair loss. eHealthMe is studying from 12,027 Rogaine extra strength users. Check the latest studies of Rogaine extra strength.

What is Joint swelling?

Joint swelling is found to be associated with 2,122 drugs and 2,937 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Joint swelling.

On Aug, 12, 2026

12,002 people reported to have side effects when taking Rogaine extra strength.
Among them, 13 people (0.11%) have Joint swelling.

Could Rogaine extra strength cause Joint swelling?

Among these 13 people:

What is the gender of people who have Joint swelling when taking Rogaine extra strength? *

female: 45.45 %
male: 54.55 %

What is the age of people who have Joint swelling when taking Rogaine extra strength? *

What are other drugs people take besides Rogaine extra strength? *

What are other side effects people have besides Joint swelling? *

Peripheral Swelling: 5 people, 38.46%
Weight Increased: 2 people, 15.38%
Joint Pain: 2 people, 15.38%
Drug Ineffective: 2 people, 15.38%
Rashes (redness): 1 person, 7.69%
Rash Erythematous (redness of the skin): 1 person, 7.69%
Pain: 1 person, 7.69%
Overdose: 1 person, 7.69%
Musculoskeletal Stiffness (stiffness of the body's muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments and nerves): 1 person, 7.69%
Heart Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing): 1 person, 7.69%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Urticaria (rash of round, red welts on the skin that itch intensely): 1 person, 7.69%
Thyroid Diseases: 1 person, 7.69%
Multiple Allergies (allergy to multiple agents): 1 person, 7.69%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 7.69%
High Blood Cholesterol: 1 person, 7.69%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 1 person, 7.69%
Eye Disorder: 1 person, 7.69%
Depression: 1 person, 7.69%
Blood Iron Decreased: 1 person, 7.69%

* 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 Rogaine extra strength) and Rogaine extra strength (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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