TLDR Minoxidil effectively manages severe hypertension in hemodialysis patients with minimal side effects.
The study investigated the effects of minoxidil on 11 hemodialysis patients with refractory hypertension. Results showed a 95% obvious efficiency rate and a 100% overall efficiency rate after one month of treatment. Minoxidil did not affect renal function, and all patients experienced hair growth at a 5 mg/day dosage, which slowed when reduced to 2.5 mg/day. No significant side effects such as increased heart rate, pericardial effusion, or fluid retention were observed. The study concluded that minoxidil was highly effective in managing severe hypertension in hemodialysis patients, with acceptable side effects.
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April 2009 in “Acta Medica Scandinavica” Minoxidil lowers blood pressure and causes hair growth, with some side effects.
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October 1979 in “Chest” Minoxidil lowers blood pressure without worsening lung pressure but can cause increased hair growth.
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October 1978 in “The Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” 
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May 1978 in “JAMA” Minoxidil controls blood pressure but may cause kidney damage and needs diuretics to prevent swelling.
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September 1977 in “BMJ” Minoxidil effectively controls blood pressure in severe cases, but has serious side effects and causes hair growth in women.
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May 1977 in “The Journal of Pediatrics” Minoxidil helps lower high blood pressure in kids, but can cause fluid retention and hair growth.
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January 1977 in “PubMed” Minoxidil effectively lowers severe high blood pressure long-term but isn't for routine use.
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March 1973 in “American Journal of Cardiology” Minoxidil effectively lowers blood pressure without major side effects.