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” April 2025 in “Suez Canal University Medical Journal” Valproic acid can rarely cause fluid buildup around the lungs and heart.
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October 2024 in “JACC Case Reports” Minoxidil can cause heart inflammation, so users should be monitored.
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.