Low-dose oral minoxidil is used for hair loss and does not significantly affect blood pressure but may increaseheartrate 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.
A user applied Minoxidil foam to their face to grow a beard and experienced increased hair density and darker hair as unintended benefits, despite initially using it for diffuse thinning on the scalp. Another person suggested that the user's heartrateincrease might indicate a high conversion rate of Minoxidil to its active form, similar to taking oral Minoxidil.
Oral minoxidil is generally effective for hair loss but may cause side effects like heart palpitations and facial puffiness. Users highlight the importance of monitoring blood pressure due to potential cardiovascular risks.
A 3 year journey of hair loss, with recession and diffuse thinning; the user has been taking finasteride for 3 years and is now switching to dutasteride and oral minoxidil, and may start using topical minoxidil soon.
The user experienced concerning side effects like throat irritation, shortness of breath, chest pain, and testicle pain after using RU58841 for hair loss, despite also using finasteride and minoxidil. Other users shared mixed experiences, with one advising to stop using RU58841 due to similar side effects, while another reported significant hair loss reduction without side effects.