Alternatives to minoxidil
1 same-class SPL records vs minoxidil - uses, FAERS reaction fields, and OTC/Rx flags from public FDA sources.
Brand: Loniten
How to read a high-report FAERS peer set
minoxidil ranks in the upper FAERS-volume third of the corpus (#153 of 524); 1 same-class peers are listed for field comparison only. Labeled indication field for minoxidil: This medicine is used to help regrow hair on the top of your head.
Top FAERS reaction fields for minoxidil total 24,489 reports across 10 reactions, set beside hydralazine. Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not per-patient risk.
About minoxidil
Minoxidil (Loniten) is a medicine that helps regrow hair. It works by widening blood vessels in the scalp.
Used for: This medicine is used to help regrow hair on the top of your head. It only works on the vertex, which is the top of the scalp. Remember to look at the pictures on the side of the box to see if this product is right for you.
1 Vasodilator peers (wide set)
minoxidil vs hydralazine · FAERS reaction fields
FAERS top-reaction field "Adverse Drug Reaction" shows the widest count spread between minoxidil and hydralazine in this extract (8,511-report gap on that field). Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not prevalence rates.
| Side Effect | minoxidil | hydralazine |
|---|---|---|
| Adverse Drug Reaction | 8,511 | - |
| Alopecia | 3,740 | - |
| Application Site Pruritus | 2,903 | - |
| Overdose | 1,429 | - |
| Application Site Irritation | 1,399 | - |
| Hair Texture Abnormal | 1,389 | - |
| Application Site Pain | 1,388 | - |
| Headache | 1,299 | 943 |
"-" means no reports for that reaction. Report counts reflect total FAERS submissions, not prevalence rates.
minoxidil FAERS volume vs class peers
FAERS volume band
minoxidil is FAERS corpus rank #153 of 524 (high volume tercile). Top-reaction field total: 24,489.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does minoxidil sit in FAERS report volume vs Vasodilator peers? ▼
Registry note: FAERS counts are voluntary reports and do not establish causation or risk rates. This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Do not stop or change your medication without talking to your doctor or pharmacist.
Field note for minoxidil: see also the generic vs brand label guide when reading Loniten SPL strings.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.