Hair · FAQ
What side effects should I watch for with Oral Minoxidil 2.5 mg?
Short answer
Oral Minoxidil can cause extra facial or body hair, dizziness, headaches, ankle swelling, or a faster heartbeat. Serious heart-related problems can also occur, including fluid around the heart. Contact your physician about new symptoms. Seek emergency care for chest pain, trouble breathing, fainting, or a severe allergic reaction.
Possible side effects of Oral Minoxidil include unwanted facial or body hair, dizziness, headaches, ankle swelling, and a fast or pounding heartbeat. It can lower blood pressure and cause the body to hold onto salt and water. A low dose does not remove these risks, and some people should not take it.
Oral minoxidil carries a boxed warning about serious heart problems, including fluid around the heart and worsening chest pain. Seek emergency care for chest pain, trouble breathing, fainting, or swelling of the lips, tongue, or throat. Contact your physician promptly for new leg swelling, sudden weight gain, or a fast heartbeat at rest.
Before starting, tell your physician about heart disease, kidney disease, low blood pressure, and all medicines or supplements you use. Follow any requested blood pressure, pulse, or weight checks. Do not take extra doses or adjust treatment yourself. Ask your physician what to do before your next dose if you develop concerning symptoms.
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Written by the Verra clinical team · Medical review pending
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