Is it ok to mix minoxidil solution with bottled water instead of distilled water? Minoxidil 3/7/2023
The user has tried minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, tretinoin, and microneedling for hair loss without success and is considering taking 2.5 mg of minoxidil orally by mixing it with bottled water, questioning if this affects the solution's stability.
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