Minoxidil is a hypertension (high blood pressure) medication when taken orally. If applied topically for hair loss, it should also have some effect on lowering BP. Has this been studied, or can anyone provide some info on the relationship between topical use and blood pressure?
2006-11-11 05:21:47 · 2 answers · asked by Mark P 3 in Health ➔ Men's Health
looking for more details on the 'weak and inconsistent' effect when you're not using it specifically for BP. what study showed that?
2006-11-17 05:35:05 · update #1
According to WebMD it was originally used to treat high blood pressure. Here is what they had to say: "Minoxidil was originally used to treat high blood pressure. It is now also used to treat inherited hair loss (androgenetic alopecia), the most common cause of hair loss, as well as for other causes of hair loss."
If you ever have any doubts on OTC meds ask the pharmacists they usually know about side effects and medication interactions and problems like that.
http://www.webmd.com/hw/hair_loss/aa153435.asp
2006-11-11 05:34:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
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Minoxidil is a hypertension (high blood pressure) medication when taken orally. If applied topically for hair loss, it should also have some effect on lowering BP. Has this been studied, or can anyone provide some info on the relationship between topical use and blood pressure?
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2017-02-19 17:03:34 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-06-23 01:35:25 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to the MayoClinic, if the scalp is sunburned or irritated, too much can be absorbed and cause problems. They also have a warning about it for people with high blood pressure.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/drug-information/DR202374
2006-11-11 05:29:14 · answer #6 · answered by Latrice T 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Effects for BP are better if taken in oral tablets. Topical has only weak & inconsistent effects this way.
2006-11-11 05:57:52 · answer #7 · answered by blackbird 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋