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Does MINOXIDIL Cause Depression? 167 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 167 reports of Depression have been filed in association with MINOXIDIL (FLINKYE 5% Minoxidil Hair Growth). This represents 0.3% of all adverse event reports for MINOXIDIL.

167
Reports of Depression with MINOXIDIL
0.3%
of all MINOXIDIL reports
0
Deaths
12
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Depression From MINOXIDIL?

Of the 167 reports, 12 (7.2%) required hospitalization, and 6 (3.6%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Depression Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for MINOXIDIL. However, 167 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does MINOXIDIL Cause?

Drug ineffective (10,352) Adverse drug reaction (8,530) Alopecia (7,275) Product use issue (5,249) Off label use (4,913) Application site pruritus (3,727) Product use in unapproved indication (2,506) Intentional product misuse (2,418) Pruritus (2,414) Overdose (2,361)

What Other Drugs Cause Depression?

OXYCODONE (6,871) ADALIMUMAB (6,340) APREMILAST (5,129) ACETAMINOPHEN\OXYCODONE (4,035) ACETAMINOPHEN\HYDROCODONE (3,699) METHOTREXATE (3,577) ETANERCEPT (3,538) LEVONORGESTREL (3,529) MORPHINE (3,280) PREDNISONE (3,211)

Which MINOXIDIL Alternatives Have Lower Depression Risk?

MINOXIDIL vs MIPOMERSEN MINOXIDIL vs MIRABEGRON MINOXIDIL vs MIRALAX MINOXIDIL vs MIRCERA MINOXIDIL vs MIRENA

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MINOXIDIL Full Profile All Depression Reports All Drugs Causing Depression MINOXIDIL Demographics