research Minoxidil and Pericardial Effusion: An Idiosyncratic Reaction
Minoxidil can cause dangerous fluid buildup around the heart.
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research Minoxidil-Associated Pericardial Effusion With Impending Tamponade: A Case Report
Minoxidil can cause fluid buildup around the heart, so patients using it should be watched for this side effect.
research Recurrent Cardiac Tamponade Due to Minoxidil Associated Drug Induced Lupus Erythematosus
Minoxidil can cause a rare but serious condition that leads to fluid buildup around the heart and drug-induced lupus.
research Eosinophilic Pleural Effusion Due to Topical Minoxidil Use
A woman's use of minoxidil for hair loss caused fluid buildup in her chest, which went away when she stopped using the product.
research LP-161 Tjalma Syndrome (Pseudo-Pseudo Meigs Syndrome): Polyserositis With Increased CA-125 in Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Tjalma Syndrome is a rare condition in people with lupus, causing fluid buildup and high CA-125 levels, but not due to tumors.
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5 / 159 resultscommunity I just got back from the animal hospital and lost my cat
A user shared a tragic experience where their cat died after being exposed to Minoxidil, warning others of its toxicity to pets. Some users discussed switching to oral hair loss treatments, while others expressed condolences and shared their own concerns and experiences with topical treatments around pets.
community 1.5 years on fin only (1mg daily)
The conversation discusses hair loss treatment with finasteride, which has shown positive results for the user over 1.5 years. Concerns about using minoxidil due to its toxicity to pets, especially cats, are also highlighted.
community Minoxidil and Finasteride changed my life.
Minoxidil and finasteride significantly improved the user's hair growth over six months, with no reported side effects. The user recommends these treatments for others experiencing hair loss.
community Being Safe on Oral Minoxidil: tl;dr on the literature.
Oral minoxidil is effective for hair loss but can cause cardiovascular side effects, such as pericardial effusion, especially in those with genetic predispositions. Starting with low doses and monitoring cardiovascular health are advised to reduce risks.
community 2~ year progress update! 1mg FIN 2.5mg oral MIN daily. (26)
User shared a 2-year progress update on hair regrowth using 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily. They switched from topical to oral minoxidil for ease of use and showed significant improvement.