Oral Minoxidil can cause serious eye problems, but stopping it can improve vision.
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May 2014 in “Molecules” Avicequinone C, a compound found in the Avicennia marina plant, can reduce hair loss by inhibiting a hormone linked to androgenic alopecia.
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Dacomitinib can cause nail and skin issues, but these can be managed without stopping the drug.
Different oral anticoagulants cause various non-bleeding side effects, so careful monitoring is needed.
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May 1985 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” A circulating inhibitor caused insulin resistance, but clomiphene improved symptoms.
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