Minoxidil and cataract operation Patient Reports February 12, 2012

Minoxidil Side Effects Report #5266133-5
Minoxidil side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from GERMANY on Feb 27, 2007. Male patient, 66 years of age, was diagnosed with alopecia and was treated with Minoxidil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cataract operation, intraocular pressure increased, photopsia. Minoxidil dosage: 1 ML BID (1 ML, 2 IN 1 D), TOPICAL. During the same period patient was treated with CORTISONE ACETATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Minoxidil Side Effects Report #5339496-X
Minoxidil side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from GERMANY on May 14, 2007. Male patient, 66 years of age, was diagnosed with alopecia and was treated with Minoxidil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cataract operation, intraocular pressure increased, photopsia, post procedural complication. Minoxidil dosage: 1 ML BID (1 ML, 2 IN 1 D), TOPICAL. During the same period patient was treated with CORTISONE ACETATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Minoxidil Side Effects Report #4817606-8
Minoxidil side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE on Oct 19, 2005. Female patient was diagnosed with alopecia and was treated with Minoxidil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: burning sensation, cataract operation, eye pruritus, hypersensitivity, lacrimation increased, unevaluable event, visual acuity reduced. Minoxidil dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ESTRADIOL, LORAZEPAM. Patient recovered.

Minoxidil Side Effects Report #4850865-4
Minoxidil side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE on Oct 19, 2005. Female patient was diagnosed with alopecia and was treated with Minoxidil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cataract operation, eye pain, hypersensitivity, ocular hyperaemia, visual acuity reduced. Minoxidil dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ESTRADIOL, LORAZEPAM. Patient recovered.