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May 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This source notes that while low-dose oral minoxidil is effective for treating androgenetic alopecia, it has been associated with electrocardiogram changes and palpitations even at low doses.
August 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study observed a slight reduction in blood pressure in normotensive patients after taking a 5-mg dose of oral minoxidil, particularly within the first two hours and more so in those with high baseline blood pressure.
May 2024 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Oral minoxidil 7.5 mg for hair loss increases heart rate but not blood pressure.
August 2023 in “JAAD International” This study evaluated low dose oral minoxidil as a treatment for female pattern hair loss but reports no new clinical results.
October 2013 in “Journal of the American College of Cardiology” Blood pressure that doesn't drop at night is linked to worse blood vessel function in people with high blood pressure.