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research Renal Function During Long-Term Treatment of Hypertension with Minoxidil
Long-term use of minoxidil for high blood pressure can delay kidney failure in some patients and improve kidney function in others with severe hypertension.
research Edematous Striae Distensae in a 14-Year-Old Girl with Nephrotic Syndrome
The girl's swelling and skin issues improved with fluid restriction and diuretics.
research Atypical Case of Minoxidil-Induced Generalized Anasarca and Pleuropericardial Effusion
Minoxidil can cause severe body swelling and fluid buildup, which improves after stopping the drug and using diuretics.
research Diuretics
Diuretics can cause serious side effects and should be used carefully.
research Pleural Effusion Induced by Systemic Consumption of Topical Minoxidil: A Rare Case Report
Topical minoxidil can rarely cause pleural effusion if ingested.
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5 / 96 resultscommunity Medications that cause extra hair growth
The post discusses the side effects of various drugs causing excess hair growth, questioning why only minoxidil is used in the hair loss industry. The conversation includes users sharing their experiences and concerns about potential side effects of these drugs, with some preferring baldness over potential health risks.
community Considering 75mg oral spiro for hairloss (man)
Hair loss treatments Fin and Minoxidil failed for user. Suggested alternatives are 75mg oral spiro and RU58841, but concerns about low testosterone and self-esteem were raised.
community 3 months of 1 mg finasteride and 5 mg minoxidil (oral)
A user's progress with hair regrowth after 3 months of using 1 mg finasteride and 5 mg minoxidil orally, despite some skepticism from other users. The user reports having low blood pressure and feeling fatigued as side effects, but others suggest switching to topical minoxidil for better results with less risk.
community Finasteride, also known as Propecia or Proscar, treats male pattern baldness and enlarged prostate in millions of men worldwide. But a new study suggests the drug may also provide a surprising and life-saving benefit: lowering cholesterol and cutting the overall risk of cardiovascular disease.
The conversation discusses the potential benefits of finasteride (Fin) for lowering cholesterol and reducing cardiovascular disease risk, with users sharing personal experiences and opinions on the medication's effects on health and hair loss. Some users report positive changes in cholesterol levels after taking finasteride, while others are skeptical or joke about its effects.
community Puffy eyes / fluid retention on Oral Minoxidil? Add an ACEi or ARB! *NOT MEDICAL ADVICE*
Oral Minoxidil can cause puffy eyes and fluid retention. Adding an ACE inhibitor or ARB, like Telmisartan, may help mitigate these side effects.