Control plasma renin activity and changes in sympathetic tone as determinants of minoxidil-induced increase in plasma renin activity.

February 1975 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation”

Kevin O'Malley, Mayda Velasco, Jon-Paul R. Wells, J. L. McNay

TLDR Minoxidil boosts plasma renin activity, influenced by control plasma renin activity and changes in sympathetic tone.

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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1127099
https://doi.org/10.1172/jci107926

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Minoxidil effectively lowers blood pressure with few side effects.