Puffy eyes / fluid retention on Oral Minoxidil? Add an ACEi or ARB! *NOT MEDICAL ADVICE* Minoxidil 10/5/2021
Oral Minoxidil can cause puffy eyes and fluid retention. Adding an ACE inhibitor or ARB, like Telmisartan, may help mitigate these side effects.
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