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    GlossarySystolic Blood Pressure

    pressure in arteries when heart beats and pumps blood

    Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP) is the pressure in your arteries when your heart beats and pumps blood. It is the higher of the two numbers in a blood pressure reading, with the other being diastolic blood pressure, which measures the pressure when the heart is at rest between beats. For example, in a reading of 120/80 mmHg, 120 represents the systolic blood pressure.

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

      in General  269 upvotes 3 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.
      Am I cooked? Considering HT

      community Am I cooked? Considering HT

      in Hair Transplants  236 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 37-year-old man is seeking advice for hair loss treatment, considering options like finasteride and topical or oral minoxidil. A user suggests consulting a doctor and monitoring blood pressure if using oral minoxidil.
      Considering Switch to Oral Finasteride 1mg & Minoxidil 3mg/Day: Seeking Advice on Efficacy and Side Effects

      community Considering Switch to Oral Finasteride 1mg & Minoxidil 3mg/Day: Seeking Advice on Efficacy and Side Effects

      in General  121 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user plans to switch from topical to oral finasteride (1mg/day) and minoxidil (3mg/day) due to unsatisfactory results with topical treatments. They seek advice on the effectiveness, potential side effects, and the timing for considering a hair transplant, with recommendations to monitor health metrics like blood pressure and conduct thorough bloodwork before starting.

      community The Fear of Oral Minoxidil is Overblown

      in Research/Science  272 upvotes 9 months ago
      Low-dose oral minoxidil is a safe and effective hair loss treatment with fewer side effects than previously feared. Users often prefer it over topical minoxidil for better results, though some experience side effects like increased body hair and cardiovascular issues.