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Tamsulosin Treatment for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and Risk of Severe Hypotension in Men Aged 40-85 Years in the United States: Risk Window Analyses Using Between and Within Patient Methodology

research Tamsulosin treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia and risk of severe hypotension in men aged 40-85 years in the United States: risk window analyses using between and within patient methodology

70 citations , November 2013 in “The BMJ”

This study observed a temporal association between tamsulosin use for benign prostatic hyperplasia and an increased risk of severe hypotension requiring hospital admission during the first eight weeks of treatment initiation and restart.

research Case 18-2018: A 45-Year-Old Woman with Hypertension, Fatigue, and Altered Mental Status

3 citations , June 2018 in “The New England Journal of Medicine”

This case report describes a 45-year-old woman with persistent fatigue and confusion following hypertension treatment, who developed pulmonary embolism four weeks later.

research Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis patient productivity burden in the United States

April 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

This study found that psoriasis patients had a significantly higher prevalence of autoimmune diseases and other comorbidities compared to those without psoriasis.

research Prevalence of autoimmune diseases and other comorbidities in patients with psoriasis in the United States

April 2012

This study found that patients with psoriasis have a significantly higher prevalence of autoimmune diseases and other physical and mental comorbidities compared to those without the condition.

Response to the Role of Patient and Drug-Related Factors in Oral Minoxidil and Pericardial Effusion: Analyses of Data From the United States Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System

research Response to “The Role of Patient‐ and Drug‐Related Factors in Oral Minoxidil and Pericardial Effusion: Analyses of Data From the United States Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System”

August 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”

In this study, Gupta et al. observed that pericardial effusions were dose-independently associated with oral minoxidil use for hypertension but not frequently reported during its use for alopecia, suggesting a potential underreporting issue and the need for standardized risk monitoring in alopecia treatment.

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community If I was arrested, could I take minoxidil and finasteride in prison?

in Chat 1349 upvotes 1 year ago

Access to minoxidil and finasteride in prison is unlikely unless prescribed for medical conditions like hypertension or benign prostatic hyperplasia. Cosmetic treatments are generally not provided in prison.

community Oral min Australia ? Am I okay to be quartering 10mg

1 upvotes 1 week ago

A user in Sydney is taking oral finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss and is quartering 10mg minoxidil pills to achieve a 2.5mg dose, seeking advice on obtaining smaller doses or reliable pharmacies. They prefer not to use compounded pills and are concerned about dosing accuracy and pill storage.

community 24M - Crown regrow journey - 1 Month update

in Progress Pictures 16 upvotes 2 years ago

A 24-year-old shares a 1-month update on his hair regrowth journey using 1mg oral finasteride, 10mg oral minoxidil, dermarolling, and pyrilutamide. Replies suggest it may take a few hair cycles for vellus hairs to mature into normal hairs, with progress varying by individual.

community Oral Minoxidil: Dosing, Timing, PE Risk, and Why Your Weight Matters (with actual data)

223 upvotes 4 months ago

Oral minoxidil dosing should be based on body weight to minimize side effects, with higher doses increasing risks like pericardial effusion. Combining oral minoxidil with topical treatments and finasteride can improve hair growth, but regular heart health monitoring is essential.

community Sexual Dysfunction in Those with Androgenetic Alopecia on Dutasteride Versus Finasteride

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 113 upvotes 1 year ago

Dutasteride and finasteride have similar risks of sexual dysfunction for treating androgenetic alopecia. Users experience varying side effects, indicating individual differences in drug reactions.

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signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss

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From hypertension to hair: the unexpected story of minoxidil Minoxidil was developed as an oral blood-pressure drug and approved as Loniten in 1979; unwanted hair growth in patients led to topical Rogaine, approved for men in 1988 and for women in 1991. Trials support topical minoxidil for pattern hair loss, while low-dose oral minoxidil is a prescription drug used off-label and needs medical supervision.

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