TLDR Minoxidil lowers blood pressure and causes hair growth, with some side effects.
This document reports on a study of 16 patients with severe hypertension who were treated with minoxidil in combination with other antihypertensive drugs. Minoxidil successfully lowered blood pressure levels, and the growth of hair was noticeable in 13 patients. Side effects included slight prickling of the skin, hypertrichosis, and edema. The study concludes that minoxidil therapy is favorable and can be used as an alternative to nephrectomy and to treat graft rejection.
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September 1975 in “American Heart Journal” Minoxidil effectively controls blood pressure in severe cases, but may cause fluid retention and edema.
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July 1975 in “Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics” Oral minoxidil effectively controls blood pressure quickly and safely.
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May 1975 in “Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics” 
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July 1973 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Minoxidil effectively lowers blood pressure with few side effects.
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March 1973 in “American Journal of Cardiology” Minoxidil effectively lowers blood pressure without major 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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July 1977 in “The Journal of Pediatrics” Minoxidil helps lower blood pressure in kids with severe hypertension, but may cause temporary excessive hair growth.
