B-complex with 50mg vitamin B5 and 100mg vitamin B3 causing hair thinning
Update 5/13/2024
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A user experienced hair thinning and increased shedding after starting a high-dose B-complex supplement while using Minoxidil and RU58841. They are seeking advice on whether others have had similar issues with high doses of Vitamin B3 and B5.
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