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MINOCYCLINE vs MINOXIDIL: Which Drug Is Safer?

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MINOCYCLINE vs MINOXIDIL: Safety Overview

Metric MINOCYCLINE MINOXIDIL
Total FAERS Reports 6,591 60,805
Deaths Reported 1,530 80
Death Rate 23.2% 0.1%
Hospitalizations 2,364 574
Average Patient Age 46.1 yrs 57.9 yrs
% Female Patients 76.0% 55.3%
FDA Approval Date Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982
Manufacturer Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited Guangzhou Ariel Biotech Co., Ltd.
Route ORAL CUTANEOUS
Marketing Status Discontinued Discontinued