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    Minoxidil Therapy in Children with Severe Hypertension

    May 1977 in “ The Journal of Pediatrics ”
    Paul S. Lietman, Alfred J. Pennisi, Masato Takahashi … Richard N. Fine
    Studysummary Minoxidil helps lower high blood pressure in kids, but can cause fluid retention and hair growth.
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    Research cited in this study 6

    1. Long-Term Treatment of Severe Hypertension with Minoxidil, Propranolol, and Furosemide Circulation · 1975
    2. Minoxidil in Refractory Hypertension The Journal of Pediatrics · 1975
    3. Control Plasma Renin Activity and Changes in Sympathetic Tone as Determinants of Minoxidil-Induced Increase in Plasma Renin Activity Journal of Clinical Investigation · 1975
    4. Differential Effects of Propranolol on Heart Rate and Plasma Renin Activity in Patients Treated with Minoxidil Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics · 1974
    5. Minoxidil: An Alternative to Nephrectomy for Refractory Hypertension The New England Journal of Medicine · 1973
    6. Minoxidil in Severe Hypertension with Renal Failure American Journal of Cardiology · 1973