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powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women
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research Diuretics
Diuretics can cause serious side effects and should be used carefully.
research Diuretics
Diuretics help the body get rid of excess salt and water by acting on the kidneys in different ways.
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 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 News And Notes
Loop diuretics may double bone loss in elderly men, finasteride lowers prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade tumors, abarelix reduces testosterone quickly, and transdermal testosterone offers minimal sexual benefit for women.
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5 / 89 resultscommunity 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.
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 Oral Minoxidil - The Hyper-Responder Concept
Minoxidil's effectiveness varies due to genetic differences in the SULT1A1 enzyme, affecting how well it converts to its active form, minoxidil sulfate. Hyper-responders may experience rapid hair growth and increased side effects, such as pericardial effusion, even at low doses.
community Progression blindness? 4 months Spironoloctone 50mg twice a day
User shared progress on hair regrowth after 4 months of Spironolactone and iron infusions for Androgenic Alopecia. They see some improvement but struggle with perception; others note significant improvement.
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.