(comment) providing facts on people talking nonsense about minoxidil and BP-medicaton in general Research/Science 12/23/2023
Minoxidil is used for hair loss and sometimes for high blood pressure, but it's outdated for the latter. For high blood pressure, it's combined with a beta blocker and diuretic to manage side effects.
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