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7014831-5 | Abdominal Distension, Asthenia, Dyspnoea, Hair Colour Changes, Hypoaesthesia, Joint Swelling, Palpitations, Vision Blurred
on Apr 09, 2010 Female patient from UNITED STATES , 63 years of age, weighting 199.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with Minoxidil (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: abdominal distension, asthenia, dyspnoea, hair colour changes, hypoaesthesia, joint swelling, palpitations, vision blurred. Minoxidil dosage: . During the same period patient was treated with FUROSEMIDE TABLETS, USP (View Furosemide Tablets, Usp Review and Furosemide Tablets, Usp Label ), BYSTOLIC (View Bystolic Review and Bystolic Label ), FELODIPINE (View Felodipine Review and Felodipine Label ).

6921485-2 | Kerion, Off Label Use
Patient was taking Minoxidil (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: kerion, off label use on Aug 04, 2010 from ITALY Additional patient health information: Female patient , 28 years of age, was diagnosed with alopecia areata and. Minoxidil dosage: . During the same period patient was treated with TRETINOIN (View Tretinoin Review and Tretinoin Label ), BETAMETHASONE VALERATE (View Betamethasone Valerate Review and Betamethasone Valerate Label ).

6847831-6 | Blood Pressure Increased, Diplopia, Lacrimation Increased, Memory Impairment, Mental Impairment, Vision Blurred, Visual Impairment
Adverse event was reported on Jun 28, 2010 by a Male patient taking Minoxidil (View Usage) (Dosage: Oral) was diagnosed with hypertension, renal failure and. Location: UNITED STATES , 56 years of age, After Minoxidil was administered, patient had the following side effects: blood pressure increased, diplopia, lacrimation increased, memory impairment, mental impairment, vision blurred, visual impairment. During the same period patient was treated with AMLODIPINE (View Amlodipine Review and Amlodipine Label ), METOPROLOL SUCCINATE (View Metoprolol Succinate Review and Metoprolol Succinate Label ), CLONIDINE (CLONIDINE) TABLET (View Clonidine (clonidine) Tablet Review and Clonidine (clonidine) Tablet Label ).

6796227-4 | Application Site Pruritus, Application Site Reaction, Application Site Scab
on Jun 24, 2010 Female patient from UNITED STATES , 67 years of age, weighting 142.0 lb, was diagnosed with alopecia and was treated with Minoxidil (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: application site pruritus, application site reaction, application site scab. Minoxidil dosage: 1 Ml 2 X Day.


6763737-5 | Pleural Effusion
on May 28, 2010 Male patient from UNITED STATES , 62 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with Minoxidil (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: pleural effusion. Minoxidil dosage: . During the same period patient was treated with ATENOLOL (View Atenolol Review and Atenolol Label ), LISINOPRIL (View Lisinopril Review and Lisinopril Label ), HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE (View Hydrochlorothiazide Review and Hydrochlorothiazide Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

6747799-7 | Pleural Effusion
Patient was taking Minoxidil (View Usage). After Minoxidil was administered, patient had the following side effects: pleural effusion on May 17, 2010 from UNITED STATES Additional patient health information: Male patient , 62 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension and. Minoxidil dosage: 10 Mg, 2x/day. During the same period patient was treated with ATENOLOL (View Atenolol Review and Atenolol Label ), LISINOPRIL (View Lisinopril Review and Lisinopril Label ), HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE (View Hydrochlorothiazide Review and Hydrochlorothiazide Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

6673500-1 | Affective Disorder, Agitation, Disturbance In Attention, Memory Impairment, Sleep Disorder, Stupor, Suicidal Ideation
Adverse event was reported on Mar 31, 2010 by a Male patient taking Minoxidil (View Usage) (Dosage: ) . Location: SWITZERLAND , 16 years of age, Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: affective disorder, agitation, disturbance in attention, memory impairment, sleep disorder (What is sleep disorder?), stupor, suicidal ideation. During the same period patient was treated with SPORANOX (View Sporanox Review and Sporanox Label ), INFLUENZA VACCINE (View Influenza Vaccine Review and Influenza Vaccine Label ).

6671221-2 | Pericardial Effusion
on Apr 06, 2010 Male patient from UNITED STATES , 30 years of age, was treated with Minoxidil (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: pericardial effusion. Minoxidil dosage: Po. Patient was hospitalized.

6656688-8 | Atrial Fibrillation, Blood Pressure Increased, Blood Viscosity Increased, Cardiac Disorder, Cough, Dyspnoea, Heart Rate Increased, Hyperhidrosis, Oedema Peripheral
on Mar 10, 2010 Male patient from UNITED STATES , 50 years of age, weighting 252.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with Minoxidil (View Usage). After Minoxidil was administered, patient had the following side effects: atrial fibrillation (What is atrial fibrillation?), blood pressure increased, blood viscosity increased, cardiac disorder, cough, dyspnoea, heart rate increased, hyperhidrosis, oedema peripheral. Minoxidil dosage: 10 Mg, Twice Daily, Oral. During the same period patient was treated with LISINOPRIL (10 Mg, 40 Mg, Unk, Oral) (View Lisinopril Review and Lisinopril Label ), METOPROLOL/HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE (View Metoprolol/hydrochlorothiazide Review and Metoprolol/hydrochlorothiazide Label ), MULTI VITAMIN (View Multi-vitamin Review and Multi-vitamin Label ), PRAVASTATIN (View Pravastatin Review and Pravastatin Label ), ASPIRIN (View Aspirin Review and Aspirin Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

6558249-8 | Hair Growth Abnormal
Patient was taking Minoxidil (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: hair growth abnormal on Jan 28, 2010 from UNITED STATES Additional patient health information: Female patient , 80 years of age, weighting 220.0 lb, was diagnosed with blood pressure (What is blood pressure?) and. Minoxidil dosage: 1 Tab 2x Day.

6555121-4 | Blister, Blood Pressure Increased, Product Substitution Issue
Adverse event was reported on Jan 26, 2010 by a Female patient taking Minoxidil (View Usage) (Dosage: 2.5 Mg 2 A Day) was diagnosed with blood pressure (What is blood pressure?) and. Location: UNITED STATES , 72 years of age, weighting 141.0 lb, Patient had the following side effects: blister, blood pressure increased, product substitution issue.

6538708-4 | Erythema, Melanocytic Naevus, Pruritus, Skin Discolouration, Swelling Face
on Jan 13, 2010 Female patient from UNITED STATES , 58 years of age, weighting 157.0 lb, was diagnosed with alopecia and was treated with Minoxidil (View Usage). After Minoxidil was administered, patient had the following side effects: erythema, melanocytic naevus, pruritus, skin discolouration, swelling face. Minoxidil dosage: 1/2 Ml 2x Daily 2 X Day To Scalp.

6527907-3 | Rash, Swelling Face
on Jan 05, 2010 Male patient from UNITED STATES , 62 years of age, weighting 218.9 lb, was diagnosed with alopecia and was treated with Minoxidil (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: rash (What is rash?), swelling face. Minoxidil dosage: . Patient was hospitalized.

6500352-2 | Neoplasm Malignant, Pericardial Effusion
Patient was taking Minoxidil (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: neoplasm malignant, pericardial effusion on Dec 15, 2009 from UNITED STATES Additional patient health information: Male patient , 63 years of age, weighting 154.5 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and. Minoxidil dosage: 5 Mg Bid Po. Patient was hospitalized.

6486087-3 | Haematemesis, Hypertension, Lymphoedema, Oedema Peripheral, Pain In Extremity, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Syncope
Adverse event was reported on Nov 24, 2009 by a Male patient taking Minoxidil (View Usage) (Dosage: Bid;top) was diagnosed with alopecia and. Location: UNITED STATES , 46 years of age, After Minoxidil was administered, patient had the following side effects: haematemesis, hypertension, lymphoedema, oedema peripheral, pain in extremity, polymyalgia rheumatica (What is polymyalgia rheumatica?), syncope. During the same period patient was treated with ZOLOFT (View Zoloft Review and Zoloft Label ), LITHIUM CARBONATE (View Lithium Carbonate Review and Lithium Carbonate Label ), DEPAKOTE (View Depakote Review and Depakote Label ), NARCOTIC PAIN RELIEVERS (View Narcotic Pain Relievers Review and Narcotic Pain Relievers Label ), HYDROMORPHONE (View Hydromorphone Review and Hydromorphone Label ), LIPODERM 5% PATCH (View Lipoderm 5% Patch Review and Lipoderm 5% Patch Label ), CLOTRIMAZOLE BETHAMETHAZOLE DIPROPIONATE CREAM (View Clotrimazole Bethamethazole Dipropionate Cream Review and Clotrimazole Bethamethazole Dipropionate Cream Label ), MORPHINE SULFATE (View Morphine Sulfate Review and Morphine Sulfate Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

6479557-5 | Fall, Hirsutism, Neuralgia, Product Quality Issue
on Dec 07, 2009 Female patient from UNITED STATES , 64 years of age, weighting 260.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with Minoxidil (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: fall (What is fall?), hirsutism, neuralgia, product quality issue. Minoxidil dosage: 5 Mg 2 Times A Day Po.

6469395-1 | Electrocardiogram Abnormal, Pericardial Effusion
on Dec 02, 2009 Male patient from UNITED STATES , 60 years of age, weighting 231.5 lb, was treated with Minoxidil (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: electrocardiogram abnormal, pericardial effusion. Minoxidil dosage: 20 Mg Bid Po. Patient was hospitalized.

6465834-0 | Anaemia, Anxiety, Blood Creatine Phosphokinase Increased, Cardiac Murmur, Fluid Retention, Hair Growth Abnormal, Hypertension, Musculoskeletal Pain
Patient was taking Minoxidil (View Usage). After Minoxidil was administered, patient had the following side effects: anaemia, anxiety (What is anxiety?), blood creatine phosphokinase increased, cardiac murmur, fluid retention, hair growth abnormal, hypertension, musculoskeletal pain on Nov 13, 2009 from UNITED STATES Additional patient health information: Female patient , weighting 162.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and. Minoxidil dosage: 5 Mg, Qd, At Bedtime, Oral. During the same period patient was treated with CLONIDINE (View Clonidine Review and Clonidine Label ), CARVEDILOL (View Carvedilol Review and Carvedilol Label ), FUROSEMIDE (View Furosemide Review and Furosemide Label ), VYTORIN (View Vytorin Review and Vytorin Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

6450129-1 | Dyspnoea, Weight Increased
Adverse event was reported on Nov 20, 2009 by a Male patient taking Minoxidil (View Usage) (Dosage: 5 Mg Every Day Po) was diagnosed with hypertension and. Location: UNITED STATES , 73 years of age, weighting 262.0 lb, Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: dyspnoea, weight increased. Patient was hospitalized.

6406435-X | Antinuclear Antibody Positive, Asthenia, Chest Pain, Decreased Appetite, Inflammatory Pain, Insomnia, Retinal Disorder, Weight Decreased
on Oct 07, 2009 Male patient from FRANCE , 48 years of age, was treated with Minoxidil (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: antinuclear antibody positive, asthenia, chest pain (What is chest pain?), decreased appetite, inflammatory pain, insomnia, retinal disorder (What is retinal disorder?), weight decreased. Minoxidil dosage: . Patient was hospitalized.

6406418-X | Arthralgia, Asthenia, Blood Fibrinogen Increased, Decreased Appetite, Impaired Work Ability, Leukocytosis, Myalgia, Pyrexia
on Oct 07, 2009 Male patient from FRANCE , 40 years of age, was diagnosed with alopecia and was treated with Minoxidil (View Usage). After Minoxidil was administered, patient had the following side effects: arthralgia, asthenia, blood fibrinogen increased, decreased appetite, impaired work ability, leukocytosis, myalgia, pyrexia. Minoxidil dosage: Text:2 Applications Daily. Patient was hospitalized.

6380976-6 | Dandruff, Pruritus, Skin Exfoliation, Skin Swelling, Urticaria
Patient was taking Minoxidil (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: dandruff, pruritus, skin exfoliation, skin swelling, urticaria on Sep 25, 2009 from UNITED STATES Additional patient health information: Female patient , 46 years of age, weighting 155.0 lb, . Minoxidil dosage: .

6379342-9 | Cardiac Failure Congestive, Dyspnoea, Fluid Overload, Hypertensive Crisis, Ischaemia, Left Ventricular Hypertrophy, Mitral Valve Incompetence, Pulmonary Hypertension
Adverse event was reported on Sep 23, 2009 by a Female patient taking Minoxidil (View Usage) (Dosage: 2.5 Mg Po Q D) was diagnosed with hypertension and. Location: UNITED STATES , 80 years of age, weighting 156.5 lb, Patient had the following side effects: cardiac failure congestive, dyspnoea, fluid overload, hypertensive crisis, ischaemia, left ventricular hypertrophy, mitral valve incompetence, pulmonary hypertension (What is pulmonary hypertension?). During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN (View Aspirin Review and Aspirin Label ), CLONIDONE (View Clonidone Review and Clonidone Label ), LISINOPRIL (View Lisinopril Review and Lisinopril Label ), INSULIN (View Insulin Review and Insulin Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

6275989-9 | Iron Deficiency Anaemia
on Jul 10, 2009 Male patient from UNITED STATES , 72 years of age, weighting 173.9 lb, was diagnosed with alopecia and was treated with Minoxidil (View Usage). After Minoxidil was administered, patient had the following side effects: iron deficiency anaemia. Minoxidil dosage: 1 Ml, Qd, Topical.

6275158-2 | Dyspnoea, Oedema, Weight Increased
on Jul 21, 2009 Female patient from AUSTRIA , 81 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with Minoxidil (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: dyspnoea, oedema, weight increased. Minoxidil dosage: 10 Mg, 2x/day. During the same period patient was treated with CO DILATREND (Unk) (View Co-dilatrend Review and Co-dilatrend Label ), DIOVAN (Unk) (View Diovan Review and Diovan Label ), RILMENIDINE (Unk) (View Rilmenidine Review and Rilmenidine Label ), AMLODIPINE (Unk) (View Amlodipine Review and Amlodipine Label ), LASIX (Unk) (View Lasix Review and Lasix Label ).

6253056-8 | Blood Creatinine Increased, Blood Pressure Increased, Body Temperature Increased, Cardio-respiratory Arrest, Cerebrovascular Accident, Haematocrit Decreased, Haemoglobin Decreased, Platelet Count Decreased, Stevens-johnson Syndrome
Patient was taking Minoxidil (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: blood creatinine increased, blood pressure increased, body temperature increased, cardio-respiratory arrest, cerebrovascular accident, haematocrit decreased, haemoglobin decreased, platelet count decreased, stevens-johnson syndrome on Jun 15, 2009 from UNITED STATES Additional patient health information: Female patient , 69 years of age, weighting 229.3 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and. Minoxidil dosage: (2.5 Mg Oral). During the same period patient was treated with ALLOPURINOL ((300 Mg Oral)) (View Allopurinol Review and Allopurinol Label ), ENALAPRIL MALEATE ((2.5 Mg Bid Oral)) (View Enalapril Maleate Review and Enalapril Maleate Label ), FOSINOPRIL SODIUM ((10 Mg Qd Oral)) (View Fosinopril Sodium Review and Fosinopril Sodium Label ), VANCOMYCIN ((500 Mg 1x/12 Hours Intravenous))) (View Vancomycin Review and Vancomycin Label ), CLOPIDOGREL ((75 Mg Oral)) (View Clopidogrel Review and Clopidogrel Label ), CEFEPIME ((1 G Intravenous))) (View Cefepime Review and Cefepime Label ), ASPIRIN (View Aspirin Review and Aspirin Label ), CLONIDINE (View Clonidine Review and Clonidine Label ).

6250153-8 | Anxiety, Cellulitis, Dehydration, Hepatitis C Positive, Metal Poisoning, Pancytopenia, Renal Failure Chronic, Stevens-johnson Syndrome
Adverse event was reported on Jun 15, 2009 by a Male patient taking Minoxidil (View Usage) (Dosage: (df Oral)) was diagnosed with hypertension and. Location: UNITED STATES , 50 years of age, After Minoxidil was administered, patient had the following side effects: anxiety (What is anxiety?), cellulitis (What is cellulitis?), dehydration, hepatitis c positive, metal poisoning, pancytopenia, renal failure chronic, stevens-johnson syndrome. During the same period patient was treated with NIFEDIPINE (View Nifedipine Review and Nifedipine Label ), CLONIDINE (View Clonidine Review and Clonidine Label ), PHENYTOIN (View Phenytoin Review and Phenytoin Label ), RANITIDINE (View Ranitidine Review and Ranitidine Label ), METOPROLOL TARTRATE (View Metoprolol Tartrate Review and Metoprolol Tartrate Label ), ASPIRIN (View Aspirin Review and Aspirin Label ), LEVETIRACETAM (View Levetiracetam Review and Levetiracetam Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

6248663-2 | Cardiac Failure Congestive
on May 18, 2009 Female patient from UNITED STATES , 67 years of age, weighting 149.9 lb, was diagnosed with alopecia and was treated with Minoxidil (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: cardiac failure congestive. Minoxidil dosage: 1 Dropper, Bid, Topical. During the same period patient was treated with PRAVACHOL (View Pravachol Review and Pravachol Label ), TRAZODONE HCL (View Trazodone Hcl Review and Trazodone Hcl Label ), TOPROL XL (View Toprol-xl Review and Toprol-xl Label ).

6221726-3 | Angioedema, Cardio-respiratory Arrest, Haemodialysis, Lip Haemorrhage, Sepsis, Skin Necrosis, Stevens-johnson Syndrome, Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
on May 27, 2009 Female patient from UNITED STATES , 69 years of age, weighting 229.3 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension, urinary tract infection (What is urinary tract infection?) and was treated with Minoxidil (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: angioedema, cardio-respiratory arrest, haemodialysis, lip haemorrhage, sepsis (What is sepsis?), skin necrosis, stevens-johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis. Minoxidil dosage: 2.5 Mg/day, Oral. During the same period patient was treated with VANCOMYCIN (500 Mg, Q12h, Intravenous) (View Vancomycin Review and Vancomycin Label ), ENALAPRIL MALEATE (2.5 Mg, Bid, Oral) (View Enalapril Maleate Review and Enalapril Maleate Label ), CLOPIDOGREL (75 Mg/day, Oral) (View Clopidogrel Review and Clopidogrel Label ), CEFEPIME (1 G/day, Intravenous) (View Cefepime Review and Cefepime Label ), ALLOPURINOL (View Allopurinol Review and Allopurinol Label ), ASPIRIN (View Aspirin Review and Aspirin Label ), CLONIDINE (View Clonidine Review and Clonidine Label ), DOXERCALCIFEROL (DOXERCALCIFEROL) (View Doxercalciferol (doxercalciferol) Review and Doxercalciferol (doxercalciferol) Label ).

6219708-0 | Angioedema, Cardio-respiratory Arrest, Haemodialysis, Lip Haemorrhage, Sepsis, Stevens-johnson Syndrome, Swollen Tongue, Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
Patient was taking Minoxidil (View Usage). After Minoxidil was administered, patient had the following side effects: angioedema, cardio-respiratory arrest, haemodialysis, lip haemorrhage, sepsis (What is sepsis?), stevens-johnson syndrome, swollen tongue, toxic epidermal necrolysis on May 26, 2009 from UNITED STATES Additional patient health information: Female patient , 69 years of age, weighting 228.8 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and. Minoxidil dosage: 2.5 Mg Daily Oral. Patient was hospitalized.

6212926-7 | Dyspnoea, Fluid Overload, Oedema
Adverse event was reported on Jun 01, 2009 by a Male patient taking Minoxidil (View Usage) (Dosage: 1 Tab Every Day Po) was diagnosed with hypertension and. Location: UNITED STATES , 61 years of age, weighting 350.1 lb, Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: dyspnoea, fluid overload, oedema. Patient was hospitalized.

6165860-5 | Hepatitis C, Pancytopenia, Stevens-johnson Syndrome
on Apr 13, 2009 Male patient from UNITED STATES , 50 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension, oropharyngeal pain, convulsion, gastrooesophageal reflux disease and was treated with Minoxidil (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: hepatitis c (What is hepatitis c?), pancytopenia, stevens-johnson syndrome. Minoxidil dosage: . During the same period patient was treated with CEPHALEXIN (View Cephalexin Review and Cephalexin Label ), NIFEDIPINE (View Nifedipine Review and Nifedipine Label ), CLONIDINE (View Clonidine Review and Clonidine Label ), PHENYTOIN (View Phenytoin Review and Phenytoin Label ), RANITIDINE (View Ranitidine Review and Ranitidine Label ), METOPROLOL TARTRATE (View Metoprolol Tartrate Review and Metoprolol Tartrate Label ), ASPIRIN (View Aspirin Review and Aspirin Label ), HYDROXYZINE (View Hydroxyzine Review and Hydroxyzine Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

6162400-1 | Stevens-johnson Syndrome, Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
on Apr 09, 2009 Female patient from UNITED STATES , 69 years of age, weighting 229.3 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with Minoxidil (View Usage). After Minoxidil was administered, patient had the following side effects: stevens-johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis. Minoxidil dosage: 2.5 Mg, Daily. During the same period patient was treated with ENALAPRIL (2.5 Mg, 2x/day) (View Enalapril Review and Enalapril Label ), CLOPIDOGREL (View Clopidogrel Review and Clopidogrel Label ), ALLOPURINOL (View Allopurinol Review and Allopurinol Label ), ASPIRIN (View Aspirin Review and Aspirin Label ), CLONIDINE (View Clonidine Review and Clonidine Label ), DOXERCALCIFEROL (View Doxercalciferol Review and Doxercalciferol Label ), EPOETIN ALFA (View Epoetin Alfa Review and Epoetin Alfa Label ), FOLIC ACID (View Folic Acid Review and Folic Acid Label ).

6159462-4 | Cardio-respiratory Arrest, Platelet Count Decreased, Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
Patient was taking Minoxidil (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: cardio-respiratory arrest, platelet count decreased, toxic epidermal necrolysis on Apr 05, 2009 from UNITED STATES Additional patient health information: Female patient , 69 years of age, weighting 229.3 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and. Minoxidil dosage: . During the same period patient was treated with ALLOPURINOL (View Allopurinol Review and Allopurinol Label ), ASPIRIN (View Aspirin Review and Aspirin Label ), CLONIDINE (View Clonidine Review and Clonidine Label ), DOXERCALCIFEROL (View Doxercalciferol Review and Doxercalciferol Label ), FOLIC ACID (View Folic Acid Review and Folic Acid Label ), FUROSEMIDE (View Furosemide Review and Furosemide Label ), METOPROLOL SLOW RELEASE (View Metoprolol - Slow Release Review and Metoprolol - Slow Release Label ), NIFEDIPINE (View Nifedipine Review and Nifedipine Label ).

6152032-3 | Disturbance In Attention, Dizziness, Hair Growth Abnormal, Procedural Complication, Staphylococcal Infection, Weight Increased
Adverse event was reported on Apr 09, 2009 by a Female patient taking Minoxidil (View Usage) (Dosage: Twice Dialy) was diagnosed with alopecia and. Location: UNITED STATES , 49 years of age, weighting 148.0 lb, Patient had the following side effects: disturbance in attention, dizziness (What is dizziness?), hair growth abnormal, procedural complication, staphylococcal infection (What is staphylococcal infection?), weight increased.

6111393-1 | Auricular Swelling, Erythema, Eye Swelling, Hypersensitivity, Product Quality Issue, Pruritus, Rash, Skin Disorder
on Feb 20, 2009 Male patient from UNITED KINGDOM , 44 years of age, was diagnosed with alopecia, swelling and was treated with Minoxidil (View Usage). After Minoxidil was administered, patient had the following side effects: auricular swelling, erythema, eye swelling, hypersensitivity, product quality issue, pruritus, rash (What is rash?), skin disorder. Minoxidil dosage: 1 Ml Twice Daily (2 In 1 D), Topical. During the same period patient was treated with CETIRIZINE HCL (View Cetirizine Hcl Review and Cetirizine Hcl Label ).

6106886-7 | Headache
on Feb 27, 2009 Male patient from UNITED STATES , 54 years of age, was diagnosed with alopecia and was treated with Minoxidil (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: headache (What is headache?). Minoxidil dosage: 2 Pct; Qd; Top. Patient was hospitalized.

6057400-6 | Activities Of Daily Living Impaired, Altered State Of Consciousness, Depression, Dizziness, Feeling Abnormal, Gait Disturbance, Hyperaesthesia, Hypoaesthesia
Patient was taking Minoxidil (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: activities of daily living impaired, altered state of consciousness, depression (What is depression?), dizziness (What is dizziness?), feeling abnormal, gait disturbance, hyperaesthesia, hypoaesthesia on Jan 26, 2009 from UNITED STATES Additional patient health information: Male patient , 58 years of age, weighting 240.0 lb, was diagnosed with alopecia and. Minoxidil dosage: One Ml Via Dropper One-time Use Top. During the same period patient was treated with ACUPUNCTURE TREATMENTS (View Acupuncture Treatments Review and Acupuncture Treatments Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

6028273-2 | Pericardial Effusion
Adverse event was reported on Dec 31, 2008 by a Male patient taking Minoxidil (View Usage) (Dosage: ) was diagnosed with hypertension and. Location: UNITED STATES , 55 years of age, After Minoxidil was administered, patient had the following side effects: pericardial effusion.

5924203-X | Erectile Dysfunction
on Oct 09, 2008 Male patient from FRANCE , 44 years of age, was diagnosed with alopecia and was treated with Minoxidil (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: erectile dysfunction (What is erectile dysfunction?). Minoxidil dosage: .

5923614-6 | Dialysis, Hypertension, Nausea
on Oct 01, 2008 Female patient from UNITED STATES , 71 years of age, weighting 149.9 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus and was treated with Minoxidil (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: dialysis (What is dialysis?), hypertension, nausea (What is nausea?). Minoxidil dosage: (1 Df Bid). During the same period patient was treated with LANTUS ((45 Iu Qd Subcutaneous) (View Lantus Review and Lantus Label ), OPTICLIK ((df)) (View Opticlik Review and Opticlik Label ), FUROSEMIDE (View Furosemide Review and Furosemide Label ), VASOTEC (View Vasotec Review and Vasotec Label ), DIOVAN (View Diovan Review and Diovan Label ), COREG (View Coreg Review and Coreg Label ), ASPIRIN (View Aspirin Review and Aspirin Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

5923248-3 | Alopecia, Gastric Mucosal Lesion, Hair Growth Abnormal, Loss Of Consciousness, Myocardial Infarction, Skin Lesion
Patient was taking Minoxidil (View Usage). After Minoxidil was administered, patient had the following side effects: alopecia, gastric mucosal lesion, hair growth abnormal, loss of consciousness, myocardial infarction, skin lesion on Oct 06, 2008 from UNITED STATES Additional patient health information: Male patient , 83 years of age, weighting 136.0 lb, was diagnosed with alopecia and. Minoxidil dosage: 1 Ml;qdltop. During the same period patient was treated with ESOMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM (View Esomeprazole Magnesium Review and Esomeprazole Magnesium Label ), CLOPIDOGREL (View Clopidogrel Review and Clopidogrel Label ), CALCIUM (View Calcium Review and Calcium Label ), GLYCEROPHOSPHATE (View Glycerophosphate Review and Glycerophosphate Label ), CASTOR OIL (View Castor Oil Review and Castor Oil Label ), PREDNISONE TAB (View Prednisone Tab Review and Prednisone Tab Label ), REVASTIGMINE (View Revastigmine Review and Revastigmine Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

5898010-0 | Cardiac Failure Chronic, Insulin-requiring Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Obesity, Oedema Peripheral, Petechiae, Pulmonary Oedema, Purpura, Umbilical Hernia, Wound
Adverse event was reported on Sep 24, 2008 by a Female patient taking Minoxidil (View Usage) (Dosage: 10 Mg Everyday Po) was diagnosed with hypertension and. Location: UNITED STATES , 62 years of age, weighting 306.5 lb, Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: cardiac failure chronic, insulin-requiring type 2 diabetes mellitus, obesity (What is obesity?), oedema peripheral, petechiae, pulmonary oedema, purpura, umbilical hernia, wound (What is wound?).

5863809-3 | Alopecia, Depression, Hair Growth Abnormal, Hypophagia, Skin Discolouration, Swelling Face
on Aug 11, 2008 Female patient from UNITED STATES , weighting 165.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with Minoxidil (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: alopecia, depression (What is depression?), hair growth abnormal, hypophagia, skin discolouration, swelling face. Minoxidil dosage: 2.5 Mg Qd Oral. During the same period patient was treated with SINGULAIR (View Singulair Review and Singulair Label ), XANAX (View Xanax Review and Xanax Label ), NORVASC /00972491/ (View Norvasc /00972491/ Review and Norvasc /00972491/ Label ), AVAPRO (View Avapro Review and Avapro Label ), XOPENEX (View Xopenex Review and Xopenex Label ), CLONIDINE (View Clonidine Review and Clonidine Label ).

5846154-1 | Arrhythmia, Blood Glucose Increased, Bundle Branch Block Right, Chest Discomfort, Chest Pain, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Condition Aggravated, Dysuria, Electrocardiogram St-t Change
on Aug 07, 2008 Male patient from UNITED STATES , 60 years of age, weighting 198.0 lb, was diagnosed with alopecia and was treated with Minoxidil (View Usage). After Minoxidil was administered, patient had the following side effects: arrhythmia (What is arrhythmia?), blood glucose increased, bundle branch block right, chest discomfort, chest pain (What is chest pain?), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, condition aggravated, dysuria, electrocardiogram st-t change. Minoxidil dosage: 1/2ml/bid/topical. During the same period patient was treated with LOVENOX (View Lovenox Review and Lovenox Label ), ZINC (View Zinc Review and Zinc Label ), SPIRIVA (View Spiriva Review and Spiriva Label ), ASPIRIN (View Aspirin Review and Aspirin Label ), VITAMIN D (View Vitamin D Review and Vitamin D Label ), MOTRIN (View Motrin Review and Motrin Label ), TUMS (View Tums Review and Tums Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

5832835-2 | Dizziness, Headache, Hypoaesthesia, Syncope
Patient was taking Minoxidil (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: dizziness (What is dizziness?), headache (What is headache?), hypoaesthesia, syncope on Jul 30, 2008 from UNITED STATES Additional patient health information: Male patient , 55 years of age, weighting 130.1 lb, was diagnosed with alopecia, blood cholesterol increased, blood pressure (What is blood pressure?) and. Minoxidil dosage: Text:1 Capfull 2 X Day. During the same period patient was treated with SIMVASTATIN (View Simvastatin Review and Simvastatin Label ), LISINOPRIL (View Lisinopril Review and Lisinopril Label ).

5825142-5 | Arrhythmia, Blood Pressure Increased, Chest Discomfort
Adverse event was reported on Jun 25, 2008 by a Female patient taking Minoxidil (View Usage) (Dosage: 1/2ml/bid/topical) was diagnosed with alopecia and. Location: UNITED STATES , 60 years of age, weighting 198.0 lb, Patient had the following side effects: arrhythmia (What is arrhythmia?), blood pressure increased, chest discomfort. Patient was hospitalized.

5809582-6 | Dermatitis Contact, Eczema Impetiginous, Eyelid Oedema, Hypersensitivity, Periorbital Oedema
on Jun 23, 2008 Male patient from GERMANY , 29 years of age, was diagnosed with androgenetic alopecia and was treated with Minoxidil (View Usage). After Minoxidil was administered, patient had the following side effects: dermatitis contact, eczema impetiginous, eyelid oedema, hypersensitivity, periorbital oedema. Minoxidil dosage: . Patient was hospitalized.

5808326-1 | Gastroenteritis, Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura, Mouth Haemorrhage, Mucosal Discolouration, Oedema Mucosal, Petechiae
on Jul 01, 2008 Male patient from GERMANY , 27 years of age, was treated with Minoxidil (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: gastroenteritis (What is gastroenteritis?), idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, mouth haemorrhage, mucosal discolouration, oedema mucosal, petechiae. Minoxidil dosage: . During the same period patient was treated with AZATHIOPRINE (View Azathioprine Review and Azathioprine Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

5805880-0 | Blood Creatinine Increased, Blood Urea Increased
Patient was taking Minoxidil (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: blood creatinine increased, blood urea increased on Jul 09, 2008 from UNITED STATES Additional patient health information: Male patient , 55 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension and. Minoxidil dosage: 2.5 Mg Bid Po. During the same period patient was treated with FUROSEMIDE (20 Mg Bid Po) (View Furosemide Review and Furosemide Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

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Be aware of the following potential Minoxidil risks to be aware of: 1. Watch for any Serious adverse events, such as life-threatening situation, which can require an admission to hospital or longer-than-expected hospital stay, permanent disability, birth defect, miscarriage, stillbirth, or birth with serious disease requires medical care to prevent permanent damage
2. Any potential Minoxidil quality problem: suspected counterfeit product, potentially contaminated product indicated by suspicious odor or unusual color, inaccurate or unreadable product labeling
3. Potential Minoxidil use error: mixing up products with similar drug names or packaging, taking wrong dose of a drug because of confusing dosing instructions on label
4. When applicable, Problems with different manufacturer of same medicine: not getting same results from a generic drug as a brand name drug, or from another generic

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