Minoxidil Finasteride heart problems
Update 5/9/2024

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In this side effect report post, the primary subjects mentioned are

💊 Finasteride (oral) 1mg

💊 Minoxidil (oral) 2.5mg

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A user experienced heart problems after taking 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil and is considering quitting minoxidil. Others discussed their experiences with heart issues and minoxidil, with some suggesting topical minoxidil as a safer alternative.

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