Stopping Minoxidil 12 Months in due to sudden side effects. Starting Nanoxidil, anyone have any success/horror stories? 4/6/2015
User experienced side effects from Minoxidil and is switching to Nanoxidil. They are also using Finasteride and seeking advice on preventing hair loss.
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