Rogaine and Drowsiness - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drowsiness is reported as a side effect among people who take Rogaine (minoxidil), especially for people who are male, 20-29 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Benadryl, and have Rheumatoid arthritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Drowsiness when taking Rogaine. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 33,950 people who have side effects when taking Rogaine from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Rogaine?

Rogaine has active ingredients of minoxidil. It is often used in hair loss. eHealthMe is studying from 34,083 Rogaine users. Check the latest studies of Rogaine.

What is Drowsiness?

Drowsiness is found to be associated with 2,864 drugs and 4,797 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Drowsiness.

On Jul, 18, 2026

33,950 people reported to have side effects when taking Rogaine.
Among them, 24 people (0.07%) have Drowsiness.

Among these 24 people:

How long have people been on Rogaine when they have Drowsiness? *

What is the gender of people who have Drowsiness when taking Rogaine? *

female: 50 %
male: 50 %

What is the age of people who have Drowsiness when taking Rogaine? *

What are other drugs people take besides Rogaine? *

What are other side effects people have besides Drowsiness? *

Headache (pain in head): 5 people, 20.83%
Dizziness: 5 people, 20.83%
Heart Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing): 4 people, 16.67%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 4 people, 16.67%
Weight Increased: 3 people, 12.50%
Hair Texture Abnormal: 3 people, 12.50%
Feeling Abnormal: 3 people, 12.50%
Pain Of Skin: 2 people, 8.33%
Weakness: 2 people, 8.33%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 2 people, 8.33%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Sleep Apnea Syndrome: 1 person, 4.17%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 4.17%
Asthma: 1 person, 4.17%
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness): 1 person, 4.17%
Diabetes: 1 person, 4.17%
Fluid Retention (an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the blood): 1 person, 4.17%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 1 person, 4.17%
Headache (pain in head): 1 person, 4.17%
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 1 person, 4.17%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 1 person, 4.17%

* 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) and Rogaine (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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