Minoxidil; Frequent Questions and Answers-2

Q 2-12.
Is it Safe to Continue Low Dose Oral Minoxidil?

A 2-12.

Generally speaking, low dose oral minoxidil is safer than high dose minoxidil according to the author’s opinion. There is always an exceptional case, though.

Strictly speaking, a safe dose of oral minoxidil is different in individual cases. Some patients may experience side effects of oral minoxidil even with a low dose.

There is no dose dependent relationship between the absolute dose of oral minoxidil and possibility of side effects of minoxidil. This the reason why the author recommends patients to reduce the dose of oral minoxidil as low as possible.

It should be kept in mind that a high dose of oral minoxidil has possibility of many serious side effects.

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