Headache
The thing is I started it together with oral finasteride (1mg every other day) so I can't comment on oral minoxidil alone
but this is also a reported side effect when taking Oral Minoxidil
Minoxidil is used with other medications to treat high blood pressure
if still it continues then u shuld stop using it
Scalp Burning: Scalp burning is a common side effect of minoxidil and can be managed by using cool water to rinse your hair, avoiding products that cause scalp irritation, and taking pain relief if needed
Image from JAAD 2019; 81: 648-9
Very happy so far Among 6541 patients with first-time oral minoxidil prescriptions (41
2% White; 10
Methods: Retrospective multicenter study of patients treated with LDOM for at least 3
05g of minoxidil
0%), fluid retention, occasional episodes of headaches, depression, or Moreover, headache was reported in 7% of individuals using minoxidil
Various topical forms of minoxidil (solutions, foams) with concentrations of 2% to 7% are
1,2 We evaluated the AEs of LDOM (≤5 mg/d) in AGA treatment and correlated them to the dose, weight, sex, and skin color
Recent studies have shown that low-dose oral minoxidil (OM) can be a safe and effective treatment of numerous hair disorders including male-patterned hair loss (MPHL) and female-patterned hair loss (FPHL)
Minoxidil has other effects that could be bothersome for some patients
One of the ingredients in the liquid formulation of topical minoxidil is propylene glycol
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