I think I gave myself congestive heart failure Minoxidil 2/17/2021
A user experienced severe side effects, including symptoms of congestive heart failure, after using excessive doses of minoxidil for beard growth. They stopped using it due to financial reasons, but still suffer from lingering symptoms and are advised to seek medical attention.
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