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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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research Successful Management of Minoxidil Toxicosis in a Dog
A dog fully recovered from minoxidil poisoning after receiving treatment.
research Successful Management of Suspected Minoxidil Toxicosis in a Cat Following Accidental Dermal Exposure
A cat fully recovered from minoxidil poisoning with specific treatments.
research Risks of Minoxidil Toxicity for Household Pets
Minoxidil is very toxic to pets, especially cats.
research Topical Minoxidil Exposures and Toxicoses in Dogs and Cats: 211 Cases (2001–2019)
Accidental minoxidil exposure can cause serious illness or death in pets.
research Pathogenesis of Cardiovascular Alterations in Dogs Treated with Minoxidil
Using minoxidil on dogs can cause serious cardiovascular damage, including arterial injury and hemorrhagic lesions.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Warning: Minoxidil usage around pets
Minoxidil is highly toxic to pets, especially cats and dogs, even in small amounts. Many users have switched to oral minoxidil to prevent accidental exposure to their pets.
community RU and cetosomal minoxidil topical
Mixing RU58841 with cetosomal minoxidil is discussed due to scalp irritation from ethanol PG vehicles. A mixture of the two turned bright pink when left to dry.
community Chest pain on Oral minoxidil (18M)
An 18-year-old experienced chest pain, headaches, and vomiting after taking oral minoxidil for hair loss. They reduced the dosage, felt better, but experienced sharp chest pain again after increasing it, and are advised to stop the medication and see a doctor.
community Extreme shedding after ~1 year on 5% topical minoxidil — normal or problem?
A 17-year-old using 5% topical minoxidil experienced significant hair shedding after a year, possibly due to a "synchronization shed" and deficiencies in vitamin D and iron. Recommendations include continuing minoxidil, optimizing vitamin D and iron levels, and reducing tretinoin use if scalp irritation occurs.
community Counterfeit Kirkland minoxidil warning
Counterfeit Kirkland minoxidil is being sold online, leading to ineffective hair loss treatment. Users are advised to purchase from reputable sources like Costco to avoid fake products.