The minoxidil side effects thread

[Fanjeera]

Let's just keep all possible and mentioned side effects there. There are people who are certain, that minoxidil destroys their hairline.

 

[ThinBrent]

logically people who have a good hairline & then start taking minoxidil who then notice a rapid loss in that hairline put two & two together & assume that minoxidil is the cause of it.

Apparently no one told them that when you use minoxidil, you're expected to shed. :shock:

 

[casperz]

I have not had any of the other sides listed.

One that I've not seen is lower blood pressure. Mine was 120/80 on average prior to
starting minoxidil last November.

Now my BP is usually less than 105 / 70 but I'm using about 4 - 6ml day of minoxidil. No other
changes in weight, diet, exercise levels account for the change in BP.

My plan is to scale back after one year to more reasonable dosages.

 

[ali777]

I went a few days of minoxidil and I was happy to see that the dark circles under my eyes were gone. My new batch of minoxidil arrived yesterday, and today the flesh around my eyes looks dark again. It must be the minoxidil.

I have to say, I don't feel any other sides. I have a slight headache today, but it might be a complete coincidence.

 

[Fanjeera]

Two more side effects added .

 

[ali777]

Well, I said the headache might be a coincidence. Just because I have a headache and I use minoxidil, it doesn't mean we can link the two.

 

[Fanjeera]

Yes, but there still might be a connection. And I have heard headaches mentioned somewhere else too.

 

[Guest]

Minoxidil has no REAL side effects..if you have to use this or propecia..Stick with mionoxidil..Sure it can make your scalp itchy but this is nothing compared to propecia poisoning your manhood..

 

[Fanjeera]

But minoxidil isn't a cure either. I'm developing a Norwood 6 -- I probably need Androcur to stop it.

 

[bubka]

Minoxidil has no REAL side effects..

If a person uses minoxidil to stop hair loss for a length of time and then stops taking the drug, hair loss will occur again. Other side-effects include:

* acne on the area where it is being used as a topical solution
* headaches and/or lightheadedness
* very low blood pressure
* irregular or fast heart beat
* blurred vision or other vision problems
* decreased sexual desire
* partial, or complete, impotence
* numbness or tingling in the hands, feet or face
* rapid weight gain
* chest pain

All the side-effects in the above list except for acne may be an indicator that too much of the drug is being used. It has also been found that the drug can be passed from a mother to a child via breast milk.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minoxidil#Side-effects

 

[medmax84]

logically people who have a good hairline & then start taking minoxidil who then notice a rapid loss in that hairline put two & two together & assume that minoxidil is the cause of it.

Apparently no one told them that when you use minoxidil, you're expected to shed. :shock:

Apparently no one told you that minoxidil dependence occurs 12-24 months after you begin using it, and if you don't increase concentration it stops working.

 

[medmax84]

3. Dandruff. Goes along with (4). When I began using minoxidil, I used generic store brand crap. I think the solvent was alcohol, and it really dried out my scalp. If I itched, I often saw dandruff-like flakes.

4. An itching scalp. Related to (3).

5. Destroyed hair (especially hairline). Destroyed my hair not through direct action, but bc I developed tolerance less than 2 years after beginning treatment.

8. Dizziness. Occurred mostly within the first month of usage. I think it was due to a slight amt of systemic absorption.

16. Acne (on the area, where it is being used). Occurs only occasionally. "Acne" implies multiple zits, but I've never had more than one at a time.

Overally, I wouldn't start minoxidil first again. I wish I had gone straight to finasteride.

 

[mj9]

red eyes and dry eyes immedietly after applying...

also headaches sometimes (especially if i apply too much rogaine foam...)

also feel that i dont last very long doing cardio exercise since on the big 3...

 

[ThinBrent]

logically people who have a good hairline & then start taking minoxidil who then notice a rapid loss in that hairline put two & two together & assume that minoxidil is the cause of it.

Apparently no one told them that when you use minoxidil, you're expected to shed. :shock:

Apparently no one told you that minoxidil dependence occurs 12-24 months after you begin using it, and if you don't increase concentration it stops working.

Actually, you're mistaken, because I have been told that. Regardless of whether it's true or false, it has nothing to do with what FreeloaderUK or myself were talking about.

 

[Fanjeera]

To be honest, I myself haven't noticed any serious side effects except itching and dandruff.

 

[Jack23-]

I turned into a cat WTF????? :woot:

 

[Timi]

have anyone a red Face from minoxidil?

burning red face-ears red-Neck red?

i think that comes from the PPG in Kirkland

when i take Foam no red and burning



Timi

 

[Fanjeera]

Added. I got no side effects after starting Nizoral.

 

[simon155]

Bad product?

Ive been using it about 6-8 weeks. Seen no change. Suddenly developed swollen sore and itchy ears and around my eyes.

 

[chazman37]

No sides for me, but after one month I have shedding to my crown where I am applying the liquid minoxidil. I know shedding is normal in the first month, so I hope to see improvement over the upcoming months.