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October 1978 in “JAMA” Minoxidil helps treat severe high blood pressure.
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July 1973 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” In this study, minoxidil effectively reduced blood pressure to near normal levels in patients with malignant or accelerated hypertension resistant to conventional treatments, offering a potential alternative to nephrectomy.
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January 1979 in “JAMA” Minoxidil can lower blood pressure effectively and safely in emergencies.
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