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      community Oral Minoxidil - The Hyper-Responder Concept

      in Research/Science  6 upvotes 1 week ago
      Minoxidil's effectiveness varies due to genetic differences in the SULT1A1 enzyme, affecting how well it converts to its active form, minoxidil sulfate. Hyper-responders may experience rapid hair growth and increased side effects, such as pericardial effusion, even at low doses.

      community Being Safe on Oral Minoxidil: tl;dr on the literature.

      in Research/Science  50 upvotes 9 months ago
      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.

      community Minoxidil Dosage

      in Minoxidil  135 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user has been taking 2.5mg of minoxidil daily for 8.5 months without noticeable change and is considering increasing the dose or taking it twice daily. They are aware that many people start with 5mg and are contemplating adjusting their regimen.