Minoxidil and pleural effusion Patient Reports February 12, 2012

Minoxidil Side Effects Report #5290575-5
Minoxidil side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Apr 05, 2007. Male patient, 65 years of age, weighting 238.1 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with Minoxidil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: pericardial effusion, pleural effusion, pulmonary congestion, pulmonary vascular disorder. Minoxidil dosage: 2.5 MG PO BID. During the same period patient was treated with TACROLIMUS, PREDNISONE, PRAVASTATIN, CLOPIDOGREL, METOPROLOL SUCCINATE, FUROSEMIDE, FLOMAX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Minoxidil Side Effects Report #4720959-2
Minoxidil side effect was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on July 12, 2005. Male patient, 56 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with Minoxidil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: pleural effusion, pyrexia. Minoxidil dosage: 5 MG, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with TORSEMIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Minoxidil Side Effects Report #4758074-4
Minoxidil side effect was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Aug 18, 2005. Male patient, 56 years of age, weighting 149.9 lb, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with Minoxidil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: endocarditis , pleural effusion. Minoxidil dosage: 2.5 MG, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with TORSEMIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Minoxidil Side Effects Report #4559174-4
Minoxidil side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Jan 05, 2005. Male patient, 48 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with Minoxidil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: haemodialysis, pleural effusion. Minoxidil dosage: 5 MG, DAILY, ORAL. Patient recovered.


Minoxidil Side Effects Report #4822696-2
Minoxidil side effect was reported by a Physician from SPAIN on Oct 25, 2005. Male patient, 48 years of age, was diagnosed with hypertension and was treated with Minoxidil. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea paroxysmal nocturnal, haemodialysis, oedema, pleural effusion, ventricular hypertrophy, weight increased. Minoxidil dosage: 5 MG (DAILY). Patient recovered.