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    GlossaryAntihypertensives

    drugs that lower high blood pressure

    Antihypertensives, also known as blood pressure medications, are drugs used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). They work through various mechanisms, such as relaxing blood vessels, reducing blood volume, or decreasing the heart rate, to lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of complications like stroke and heart attack.

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      community Using Antihypertensive drugs for hair loss

      in Chat  6 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential connection between baldness, heart disease, and high blood pressure. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, Spironolactone, and Finasteride.

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      in Chat  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user checked iron, ferritin, B12, zinc, testosterone, DHT, and estrogens to understand hair loss causes and the effects of dutasteride. They also noted increased heart rate and paleness with oral minoxidil.

      community 24M - 9 months of dutasteride and oral minoxidil progress

      in Progress Pictures  482 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 24-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth after 9 months of using oral minoxidil and dutasteride, with no side effects and increased confidence. He plans to continue the treatment long-term and is considering a hair transplant for his hairline.

      community Minoxidil works only with Retinoic acid

      in Minoxidil  310 upvotes 6 days ago
      Minoxidil is more effective when combined with retinoic acid, such as tretinoin or tazarotene, enhancing hair growth. Some users experience significant regrowth, while others see minimal effects or side effects.