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August 2022 in “Archives of Medical Science”
The Polish medical societies have redefined metabolic syndrome and recommend lifestyle changes, certain medications, and possibly bariatric surgery for treatment. They also discuss managing related health conditions.
The user shared progress pictures of hair growth after switching to oral minoxidil and finasteride, noting improved lighting in the photos. They experienced a faster heartrate for a few weeks and a slight decrease in libido as side effects.
A male with early-stage hair loss experienced severe side effects, including sexual dysfunction from finasteride and increased heartrate and fatigue from high-dose minoxidil, leading to discontinuation of both treatments. He is now relying on DHT-blocking shampoos and awaiting new treatments.
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 heartrate increase might indicate a high conversion rate of Minoxidil to its active form, similar to taking oral Minoxidil.
Oral minoxidil may cause heart palpitations, especially in those sensitive to caffeine. It's advised to consult a doctor and consider starting at a low dose or using topical minoxidil.
RU58841 may cause heart-related side effects like palpitations and chest pain, though evidence is mostly anecdotal. Users report mixed experiences, with some stopping due to side effects and others using it without issues, but concerns about its safety and sourcing remain.