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      community I think I gave myself congestive heart failure

      in Minoxidil  5 upvotes 5 years ago
      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.

      community Is oral minoxidil f***ing me up?

      in General  269 upvotes 5 months ago
      Oral minoxidil is causing significant blood pressure fluctuations and increased heart rate, leading the user to consider switching to topical minoxidil and tretinoin. The user plans to consult a cardiologist and is likely to stop using oral minoxidil.

      community RU-58841 Lung Disease Possibility | Chest pain, "heart issues", etc

      in Treatment  22 upvotes 2 years ago
      Some users of RU-58841 report cardiovascular symptoms like heart palpitations and chest tightness, which may be linked to its metabolites causing lung disease. The safety of RU-58841 is uncertain due to lack of long-term data and concerns about product purity, especially from gray market sources.

      community Minoxidil Finasteride heart problems

      in Update  97 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user experienced heart problems after taking 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil and is considering quitting minoxidil. Others discussed their experiences with heart issues and minoxidil, with some suggesting topical minoxidil as a safer alternative.

      community Doubtful of RU58441's negative effects

      in Research/Science  2 upvotes 10 months ago
      RU58841's potential side effects, particularly heart palpitations, are debated, with some attributing them to contamination with minoxidil. Users report mixed experiences, with some seeing no side effects and others cautioning about the lack of reliable data on RU58841's safety.

      community How to ease off oral minoxidil?

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced heart palpitations after increasing their oral minoxidil dosage and starting a new topical minoxidil formulation. They wish to stop oral minoxidil for heart health and continue with topical minoxidil.

      community RU58481, are side effects exegerated?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      RU58841's side effects may be exaggerated due to anxiety, with some users experiencing no issues and others reporting symptoms like chest pain. RU58841, minoxidil, and finasteride are used for hair loss treatment, with varying individual reactions.

      community Update: Chest discomfort from RU58841

      in Update  35 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user experienced severe chest pains and shortness of breath after using RU58841 for hair loss and was advised by a doctor that blocking androgens can weaken the heart. They decided to continue with finasteride, minoxidil, and a hair transplant instead.

      community Using Antihypertensive drugs for hair loss

      in Chat  5 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential connection between baldness, heart disease, and high blood pressure. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, Spironolactone, and Finasteride.

      community Important detail for Oral Minoxidil users

      in Minoxidil  9 upvotes 2 months ago
      Oral minoxidil users should monitor heart health with periodic echocardiograms and cardiologist visits due to potential side effects. While some experience serious side effects, they are rare, and the benefits for hair growth often outweigh the risks.

      community I am fed up, tired and really need your opinion/help.

      in Minoxidil  13 upvotes 4 years ago
      A person experiencing hair loss is using finasteride and considering minoxidil but is worried about side effects like heart palpitations. They seek advice on continuing minoxidil, trying alternatives like microneedling, or considering a hair transplant.

      community high bloodpressure and crown thinning in early 20s

      in Is this regrowth?  9 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user with kidney disease and high blood pressure experienced hair thinning, especially around the vertex. They are currently using finasteride and oral minoxidil but are considering whether to resume blood pressure medication despite managing symptoms with diet and exercise.

      community Chest pain on Oral minoxidil (18M)

      in Minoxidil  38 upvotes 4 months ago
      An 18-year-old experienced chest pain, headaches, and vomiting after taking oral minoxidil for hair loss. They reduced the dosage, felt better, but experienced sharp chest pain again after increasing it, and are advised to stop the medication and see a doctor.

      community What blood exams should I do on dut/oral min

      in Chat  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user checked iron, ferritin, B12, zinc, testosterone, DHT, and estrogens to understand hair loss causes and the effects of dutasteride. They also noted increased heart rate and paleness with oral minoxidil.

      community I ingested RU58841 orally to see if its legit

      in Chat  136 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user ingested RU58841 orally and experienced severe heart and breathing issues, requiring emergency medical assistance. They concluded that MV supplements is a legitimate supplier but warned of the serious side effects.

      community High blood pressure issue with Dr?

      in General  93 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 48-year-old male is experiencing hair loss despite taking finasteride for four months. He is considering oral minoxidil but is concerned about high blood pressure and is unsure about taking spironolactone.

      community do you HAVE to microneedle with min?

      in Minoxidil 2 months ago
      The user experienced chest pain and increased heart rate after microneedling while using topical minoxidil for hair loss. They are unsure if minoxidil is effective without microneedling.

      community Control your blood pressure - for me this was my root issue

      in Treatment  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      Managing blood pressure can help with hair loss, as seen with the use of medications like Cialis and oral minoxidil, which improved hairline and blood pressure. Lifestyle changes, such as reducing stimulant use and adjusting testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) doses, also play a role in addressing hair loss and overall health.

      community Severe Panic Attacks on 1mg Fin: Alternative Options?

      in General  56 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user experienced severe side effects from finasteride, including panic attacks and suicidal thoughts, and is seeking alternative hair loss treatments. They have been using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil.

      community Am I the chosen one? Minoxidil experience.

      in Research/Science  25 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user applied Minoxidil foam to their face to grow a beard and experienced increased hair density and darker hair as unintended benefits, despite initially using it for diffuse thinning on the scalp. Another person suggested that the user's heart rate increase might indicate a high conversion rate of Minoxidil to its active form, similar to taking oral Minoxidil.

      community Oral minoxidil hypertension after stopping

      in General  48 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user switched from topical to oral minoxidil (5mg daily) a year ago, saw no improvement, and experienced chest pain and trouble sleeping after stopping. They are considering whether to resume and taper the dosage due to stress and anxiety.