Mahmoudal...Are minoxidil topical spray 2% safe with Pregnancy and Breastfeeding?
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- 17 Sep 2011 by Mahmoudali_s
- Topics:
- high blood pressure, minoxidil, hypertension, pregnancy, breastfeeding
Answers (1)
suzanne6617 Sep 2011
Topical Minoxidil has been assigned by the FDA to pregnancy Category C. This means that safety during pregnancy is uncertain and is best avoided unless clearly needed.
There is limited data available about its use in breastfeeding. It is detected in breast milk so is best avoided.
http://www.drugs.com/pregnancy/minoxidil-topical.html
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