5mg Min users, is your face less lean/puffier/fatter than before? Minoxidil 8/29/2026
Users discuss the effects of 5mg Minoxidil on facial appearance, with some noticing bloating and others seeing no change. One user reduced their dose to 2.5mg to avoid a bloated look.
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Oral minoxidil can cause facial bloating, leading to a puffy appearance. Some users report improvement after stopping the medication.
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community Lowering dose of Oral Minoxidil?
The user plans to lower their oral minoxidil dose from 5 mg to 2.5 mg to reduce side effects like puffiness and hypertrichosis, while also using finasteride and accutane. They are considering caffeine serums for puffiness and discussing dietary changes or switching to topical minoxidil to address bloating.
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