Using licorice with minoxidil to offset lowering of blood pressure Minoxidil 9/23/2023
Using licorice to counteract the blood pressure-lowering effects of oral minoxidil. Concerns about licorice affecting potassium levels and minoxidil's effectiveness were raised.
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