Lowering dose of Oral Minoxidil?
    Minoxidil 3/24/2025

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    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    ๐Ÿ’Š Oral Minoxidil (oral) 5 mg 1x daily a little longer than 3 months
    ๐Ÿ’Š Finasteride (oral) 1 mg 1x daily about a year
    ๐Ÿ’Š Accutane (oral) 20-40 mg a couple of months
    the tone is ๐Ÿ˜ neutral with huge amount of regrowth and no shed results.

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    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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      The user is experiencing significant hair regrowth with 5 mg oral minoxidil and 1 mg finasteride but also side effects like eye puffiness and hypertrichosis. They are considering reducing the minoxidil dose to 2.5 mg to lessen side effects and are curious about caffeine serums for eye puffiness.

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