Clinical Alert

    March 2002 in “ Clin-Alert
    Image of study
    TLDR In 2002, various drugs caused serious side effects, including vitamin B12 deficiency, heart issues, blindness, hypersexuality, allergic reactions, blood clotting problems, pupil dilation, capillary leak syndrome, muscle breakdown, hepatitis, skin reactions, and lupus.
    In 2002, a range of adverse drug reactions were reported, including a 63-year-old diabetic male developing vitamin B12 deficiency after five years on metformin, which was resolved with treatment and discontinuation of the drug. The FDA alerted about 83 cases of clozapine-related myocarditis, including 31 deaths. A 43-year-old male experienced reversible quinine-induced blindness, and pergolide was linked to hypersexuality in seven male Parkinson's patients. Allergic reactions were reported with ginkgo biloba and COX-2 inhibitors, and a drug interaction between citalopram and acenocoumarol caused elevated INR levels. A child had mydriasis from inhaled ipratropium bromide, and a 49-year-old developed capillary leak syndrome after interferon alfa therapy. Cerivastatin was associated with 73 fatal cases of rhabdomyolysis, leading to its market withdrawal. Additionally, clarithromycin and disulfiram interaction may cause hepatitis and toxic epidermal necrolysis, etanercept was linked to four cases of systemic lupus erythematosus, and allergic contact dermatitis was reported in patients using topical minoxidil, with propylene glycol as the allergen.
    Discuss this study in the Community →

    Related Community Posts Join

    6 / 1000+ results

      community Being Safe on Oral Minoxidil: tl;dr on the literature.

      in Research/Science  52 upvotes 6 months ago
      Oral minoxidil is effective for hair loss but can cause cardiovascular side effects, such as pericardial effusion, especially in those with genetic predispositions. Starting with low doses and monitoring cardiovascular health are advised to reduce risks.

      community Oral Minoxidil- Be Careful!!!!!

      in Minoxidil  416 upvotes 1 week ago
      Oral minoxidil can cause severe side effects, including heart issues, even at low doses. Users suggest starting with a lower dose or using topical treatments to minimize risks.

      community New BBC article on Finasteride just dropped

      in Chat  318 upvotes 5 months ago
      Finasteride and minoxidil are discussed as hair loss treatments, with mixed opinions on side effects like sexual dysfunction and mood changes. Some users report positive results, while others express concerns about potential risks and insufficient information.

      community The Fear of Oral Minoxidil is Overblown

      in Research/Science  214 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      Low-dose oral minoxidil is a safe and effective hair loss treatment with fewer side effects than previously feared. Users often prefer it over topical minoxidil for better results, though some experience side effects like increased body hair and cardiovascular issues.

    Similar Research

    5 / 1000+ results