experience report: oral minoxidil + sodium reducing diuretic (furosemide) Minoxidil 6/20/2024
The user reports taking high dosage oral minoxidil (10mg/day) for hair growth, which causes facial bloating. They tried using the diuretic furosemide to reduce bloating, but it was ineffective.
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