Taking minoxidil feels like working out, for my hair Chat 9/8/2025
The user experienced side effects from oral minoxidil, such as palpitations and insomnia, and switched to topical minoxidil, which led to noticeable hair regrowth, especially at the hairline. They also use finasteride and observed increased hair shedding initially, which later stabilized.
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