The user experienced an elevated heartrate from using topical Minoxidil and discontinued its use. They found that adding a daily protein shake helped with telogen effluvium.
A user with slight hair thinning is seeking alternatives to minoxidil due to concerns about heartrate effects, despite using finasteride without issues. They are looking for options that don't affect the heart.
Low-dose oral minoxidil is used for hair loss and does not significantly affect blood pressure but may increase heartrate and cause hypotensive symptoms. Some users experience side effects like palpitations and shortness of breath, while others find it effective; topical minoxidil with tretinoin is also considered.
The user experienced progress in hair recovery using oral finasteride and minoxidil, despite some side effects like increased heartrate. They switched from foam to oral treatments for convenience and reported minimal shedding.
A 21-year-old is using oral Minoxidil (3mg daily) and Finasteride (1mg three times a week) for hair loss, along with Nizoral and hair vitamins, showing progress after 4 months. Initial side effects from Minoxidil included increased heartrate and heavy breathing, which subsided, while Finasteride has not caused any side effects.