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research Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil and Associated Adverse Events: Analyses of the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System With a Focus on Pericardial Effusions
Low-dose oral minoxidil can cause serious side effects like heart issues, so use the lowest effective dose.
research Pleuropericardial Effusion Associated With Minoxidil Administration
Minoxidil can cause pericardial and pleural effusions with high protein content.
research Minoxidil and Pericardial Effusion: An Idiosyncratic Reaction
Minoxidil can cause dangerous fluid buildup around the heart.
research Pericardial Disorders During Open-Label Study of 1,869 Severely Hypertensive Patients Treated with Minoxidil
Minoxidil doesn't increase pericardial disorder risk, but may cause fluid accumulation.
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5 / 45 resultscommunity Have been using minoxidil for almost three months. No noticable hair regrowth, does it mean it's not working.
A user has been using minoxidil for almost three months without noticeable hair regrowth and is questioning its effectiveness. They are considering combining it with tretinoin or starting derma rolling.
community Oral Min is much better than topical
Oral minoxidil is seen as more effective and convenient than topical minoxidil for hair regrowth, but it may cause heart-related risks. Users often combine it with finasteride or dutasteride, though some prefer topical treatments due to safety concerns.
community What's "wrong" with oral minoxidil, exactly?
Oral minoxidil can boost hair growth but may cause side effects like heart palpitations and increased body hair. Many prefer topical minoxidil due to fewer side effects.
community 15 Week Update of Oral Consumption of Topical Minoxidil. 3 drops Keeps 5% (3.75mg) 2x per day with comparison.
CumShotDiva's update on using topical minoxidil orally in an attempt to regrow hair, which has been met with both support and criticism from other users. The conversation includes discussion of possible side effects and the efficacy of this approach.
community Being Safe on Oral Minoxidil: tl;dr on the literature.
Oral minoxidil is effective for hair loss but can cause cardiovascular side effects, such as pericardial effusion, especially in those with genetic predispositions. Starting with low doses and monitoring cardiovascular health are advised to reduce risks.