Minoxidil Side Effects- 1684 Questions Answered

I uses minoxidil for around 8 months and had hair growth back.but I stopped using it after around 3 to 4 months I am having hair fall so should I use minoxidil again and I am sacred that it will have side effects , I am 19 years old

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Dr. Shivanu Mathon Dermatologist | Ludhiana

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You can start using it . But along with it use other hair supplements ... Read More

Hi doctor, Is there any side effects of minoxidil if used for alopecia androgenic? My father aged 63 wants to use it as he has become bald from last 5-6 year.

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Dr. Narendra Singh ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Nainital

At 63 age it will not help. And it not useful in androgenic alopecia. ... Read More

My doctor prescribed minoxidil 2 percent for my hair thinning with hairbless tablet.. I am scared of it's side effects shall I use wishcare hair growth concentrate which is going viral nowadays.. do these also.haave side effects

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Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

I have Androgenic Alopecia & used Minoxidil & Finasteride, had very good hair growth. Post my daughter's birth for last 2 years, I have stopped using it & gone bald again. Since my daughter share my pillow, I'm worried if I apply Minoxidil lotion and she uses the pillow, she would get side effects on her skin or hair.

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Dr. Phanindra V V Ayurveda | Bangalore

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She may have adverse effect if her immunity is less. ... Read More

I am using minoxidil and having leg swelling and wait gain due to this..Which other topical can as much effective as minoxidil

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Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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Don't worry.. alternate safe medicine available.....Do direct private online consultation for detailed prescription by sending photos. ... Read More

Hi. I'm 21 M. I'm using Minoxidil topical solution 5% for Beard growth for 2 months. I'm facing mild chest pain since the last 2days. Does this happen common for Minoxidil? should I stop Minoxidil for this mild chest pain or I can continue ?

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Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

No.. however alternate safe medicine available..for detailed prescription do direct online consultation with photos ... Read More

I am Female of 28 years. I have used minoxidil for the whole year in 2020. After stopping I didn't face any hair loss issue but before minoxidil my hair texture was straight and silky after minoxidil my hair texture has changed to thick wavy straw like and frizzy. Though it has been almost 1.5 years since I stopped minoxidil yet my original texture

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Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Hello Doctor, I'm using minoxidil for scalp. Is using this effects to 1 year, 10 months kid. Because while sleeping att night he's sleeps closely to me...I apply minoxidil at night.

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Dr. Aishwarya D Pediatrician | Chennai

Nothing harm u can apply ... Read More

I have been using minoxidil 5% for the past 8 months. The hair on my arms are getting thicker, however; there is no noticeable effect on the crown. Should I keep using it? Would the hair on other parts of my body keep getting thicker with prolonged use?

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Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

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You may be suffering from androgenic alopecia which is also called as pattern baldness. The hairs start reducing in density at the crown (top) and also the hairline starts receeding from the front. T ... Read More

I am developing loss of hair early stage (age 28) .Doctor advised me to take minoxidil and finastride topical solution . Many say these have adverse side effects. What should I do?

Asked for Male, 28 Years 381 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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Not to worry.. treatment depends on the grade...You are suffering from hormonal changes causing Androgenetic alopecia causing hair fall. It's completely stoppable even regrowth of hair is possible wit ... Read More

Is minoxidil and medicine are necessary after GFC alone GFC not work . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .

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Dr. A Amin Homeopath Homoeopath | Kolkata

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Is it safe to take 2.5 mg oral minoxidil and 1 mg fin daily ? Please guide me. I have androgenetic alopecia. And please do tell me possible side effects and how common are they ?

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Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

Please do not worry. Effective treatment options are available; however, management depends on the severity and extent of the condition. A detailed medical history is essential for appropriate evaluat ... Read More

Is it safe to take 2.5 mg oral minoxidil and 1 mg fin daily ? Please guide me. I have androgenetic alopecia. And please do tell me possible side effects and how common are they ?

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Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

Please do not worry. Effective treatment options are available; however, management depends on the severity and extent of the condition. A detailed medical history is essential for appropriate evaluat ... Read More

Does using minoxidil every day causes dandruff and build up on scalp?I have been using minoxidil for the past one year, but after few months I am experiencing build up on my scalp

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Dr. A Amin Homeopath Homoeopath | Kolkata

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Can I quit minoxidil?? If I don't use minoxidil can I get my hair back which are lost in shedding phase

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Dr. Palak Sawhney Dermatologist | Pune

Minoxidil will help in controlling progression and induce growth as well. Kindly consult for better diagnosis and management ... Read More

I have been using 10% minoxidil and 0.1% finisteride for 2.5 years. It causes brain fog, lightheadedness and affects cognitive ability. I shifted to 10% minoxidil without finestride based on the doctor's suggestions and felt better. But the issue is still not resolved completely. This issue increases specifically during summer

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Dr. Sujata Maurya Dermatologist | Bareilly

Detailed medical history needs to be assessed before starting you on your personalised treatment plan Kindly share a clear picture in good lighting of affected areas ... Read More

I have been been using minoxidil for 5-6 months and also in the process of fixing my D3 deficiency at the same time (I have gone from 9.2 to 26.3 in 3 months and I expect it would have increased even higher now) nutrition wise everything is going well, I hit my protein and carbs and workout and stay active recently I am noticing hairfall(I already

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Dr. A Amin Homeopath Homoeopath | Kolkata

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-Yes it can be permanently cured with Homeopathy treatment. -Very effective medicines are there in Homeopathic. -With my treatment of 1.5 months you will get permanent relief. -Will prescribe the c ... Read More

I have been experiencing very fast hair fall for several months. I have now decided to take minoxidil. But I have absolutely no knowledge of it. So, please suggest to me some of the safest and most effective minoxidil in India. I can't afford medical consultations, that's why I am seeking help here. Please give me the right suggestion, I am heavily

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Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

Please do not worry. Effective treatment options are available; however, management depends on the severity and extent of the condition. A detailed medical history is essential for appropriate evaluat ... Read More

I have male pattern baldness starting stage,I have been taking topical minoxidil 5% for 2 years. For past 60 days i have not applied, I find if difficult to apply when tired from work. Can I take oral minoxidil as it's easy to continue What dose should I take. Please suggest?

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Dr. Pushpa Madhavrao Tidke Dermatologist | Pune

Kindly share history and photos Get treated with online consultation ... Read More

What to do when you have side effects from homeopathy medicines? Side effect- Nausea Medicines - for anxiety Dr. Reckeweg Please suggest something.

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Dr. A Amin Homeopath Homoeopath | Kolkata

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Hi, I consulted a dermatologist for hair thinning and hair loss from hairline and a little bit at crown. They have advised me topical minoxidil 5% once per day and ketoconazole shampoo. However I am not entirely sure about using minoxidil, could someone please help me with pros and cons of applying it? Will it affect my blood pressure? What are the

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Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

M26 with hair loss and visible thinning at the crown. Two years ago a dermatologist prescribed topical Minoxidil + Finasteride (10%) and oral Minoxidil 2.5 mg. no oral finastride After about 2 months I noticed reduced erections and absence of morning erections, so my family doctor advised me to stop the medicines. Within a week my erections and lib

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Dr. Sujata Maurya Dermatologist | Bareilly

Can by psychological, Also detailed medical history needs to be assessed to rule out other causes ... Read More

M26 with hair loss and visible thinning at the crown. Two years ago a dermatologist prescribed topical Minoxidil + Finasteride (10%) and oral Minoxidil 2.5 mg. no oral finastride After about 2 months I noticed reduced erections and absence of morning erections, so my family doctor advised me to stop the medicines. Within a week my erections and lib

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Dr. Shailaja Bandla Psychiatrist | Vijayawada

Hi. Consult online for questions regarding the same ... Read More

My mother has auditory hallucinations, so she's been taking medicine for that. The doctor prescribed Riscon Plus tablet. She's been on it for 3 months now. She started having problems like feeling very tired, leg vibrations, and inability to sit properly. So the doctor said he'd give tablets for 3 weeks and reduced the dose of the same Riscon Plus.

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Dr. Bansita Alkesh Patel Psychiatrist | Vadodara

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Yes, it will help to reduce side effects ... Read More

I'm having issues with my morphology of sperm. I am having a thought to go on tropical finastride with minoxidil. Will this also affect my sperms or libido? Should I stop monoxide and finastride lotion?

Asked for Male, 34 Years 49 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Is it wise to have Spirulina capsule daily morning as a food suppliment. I takes Ecosprin 75 daily. Will there any side effects.

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Dr. Amit Bharadiya Cardiologist | Ahmednagar

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Spirulina is generally considered to be safe and well-tolerated. The most commonly reported side effects include gastrointestinal upset (e.g., abdominal cramps, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting), fatigue, d ... Read More

I have a buzzing / pulsatile sound in my left ear only. I consulted an ENT: - Pure Tone Audiometry (PTA): Normal - Tympanometry: Normal Since all tests were normal, I was not using any ENT medicines. Recently, I started having hair fall, so a dermatologist prescribed: - Oral Minoxidil 0.25 mg daily After starting oral Minoxidil, my left ear buzzing

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Dr. Lakshit Bhatt Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Hyderabad

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Minoxidil is vasodilator , it will affect blood flow or pressure changes in inner ear, so can trigger tinnitus but it's very rarest side effect of it, till tym only few people reported. So my suggesti ... Read More

Hi use Minoxidil 5% Topical potion. I also take Telvas for BP which is under control at 130/90 but recently someone suggested that Minoxidil increases BP and suggested WellGrow. Is it safe? Any other solution i can use or well grow 5% is good and hope it doesnt increase bp.

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Dr. Rohit Kumawat Emergency & Critical Care | Jaipur

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Minoxidil not increases BP ... Read More

And do not have any skin allergy just noticed hair thinning and wants to take minoxidil for hair please suggest

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Dr. Arti Sutrawe-Bhasme Dermatologist | Pune

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It is better you consult a Dermatologist assess what kind of hair loss you have what is the reason behind it, and then you may start minoxidil for it. Basic consultation, decides the need the cause a ... Read More

Somehow my general physician recommend acutret 10 mg but I am not feeling good about it my lips become so irritated I don't know due to this medication or not but I check side effects of this medication saw this as well. Can I stop it right now??

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Dr. Hitesh Viradiya Dermatologist | Surat

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Due to medication Can stop ... Read More

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Minoxidil side effects

I uses minoxidil for around 8 months and had hair growth back.but I stopped using it after around 3 to 4 months I am having hair fall so should I use minoxidil again and I am sacred that it will have side effects , I am 19 years old

Hi doctor, Is there any side effects of minoxidil if used for alopecia androgenic? My father aged 63 wants to use it as he has become bald from last 5-6 year.

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My doctor prescribed minoxidil 2 percent for my hair thinning with hairbless tablet.. I am scared of it's side effects shall I use wishcare hair growth concentrate which is going viral nowadays.. do these also.haave side effects

I am using minoxidil and having leg swelling and wait gain due to this..Which other topical can as much effective as minoxidil

Hi. I'm 21 M. I'm using Minoxidil topical solution 5% for Beard growth for 2 months. I'm facing mild chest pain since the last 2days. Does this happen common for Minoxidil? should I stop Minoxidil for this mild chest pain or I can continue ?

Hello Doctor, I'm using minoxidil for scalp. Is using this effects to 1 year, 10 months kid. Because while sleeping att night he's sleeps closely to me...I apply minoxidil at night.

I have been using minoxidil 5% for the past 8 months. The hair on my arms are getting thicker, however; there is no noticeable effect on the crown. Should I keep using it? Would the hair on other parts of my body keep getting thicker with prolonged use?

I am developing loss of hair early stage (age 28) .Doctor advised me to take minoxidil and finastride topical solution . Many say these have adverse side effects. What should I do?

Is minoxidil and medicine are necessary after GFC alone GFC not work . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .

Is it safe to take 2.5 mg oral minoxidil and 1 mg fin daily ? Please guide me. I have androgenetic alopecia. And please do tell me possible side effects and how common are they ?

Is it safe to take 2.5 mg oral minoxidil and 1 mg fin daily ? Please guide me. I have androgenetic alopecia. And please do tell me possible side effects and how common are they ?

Does using minoxidil every day causes dandruff and build up on scalp?I have been using minoxidil for the past one year, but after few months I am experiencing build up on my scalp

Can I quit minoxidil?? If I don't use minoxidil can I get my hair back which are lost in shedding phase

I have male pattern baldness starting stage,I have been taking topical minoxidil 5% for 2 years. For past 60 days i have not applied, I find if difficult to apply when tired from work. Can I take oral minoxidil as it's easy to continue What dose should I take. Please suggest?

What to do when you have side effects from homeopathy medicines? Side effect- Nausea Medicines - for anxiety Dr. Reckeweg Please suggest something.

I'm having issues with my morphology of sperm. I am having a thought to go on tropical finastride with minoxidil. Will this also affect my sperms or libido? Should I stop monoxide and finastride lotion?

Is it wise to have Spirulina capsule daily morning as a food suppliment. I takes Ecosprin 75 daily. Will there any side effects.

Hi use Minoxidil 5% Topical potion. I also take Telvas for BP which is under control at 130/90 but recently someone suggested that Minoxidil increases BP and suggested WellGrow. Is it safe? Any other solution i can use or well grow 5% is good and hope it doesnt increase bp.

And do not have any skin allergy just noticed hair thinning and wants to take minoxidil for hair please suggest

Somehow my general physician recommend acutret 10 mg but I am not feeling good about it my lips become so irritated I don't know due to this medication or not but I check side effects of this medication saw this as well. Can I stop it right now??

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