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August 1975 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Minoxidil metabolizes similarly in monkeys and humans, but differently in dogs and rats.
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January 1978 in “Nephron” Minoxidil lowers blood pressure effectively but may cause side effects.
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