Stopping minoxidil and draining fluid around the heart can save lives in rare cases.
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March 2023 in “Journal of the American College of Cardiology” May 2025 in “European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine” Minoxidil can cause life-threatening heart complications, so careful monitoring is essential.
December 2021 in “Black sea journal of health science” Valproic acid can cause a rare allergic reaction leading to fluid around the lungs and heart, which is treatable by changing medication.
March 2023 in “Reactions Weekly”