Minoxidil User Reviews & Ratings

Minoxidil has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from a total of 5 reviews on Drugs.com. 71% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 14% reported a negative experience.

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High Blood Pressure	6.8	5 reviews for High Blood Pressure	273 medications
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Anonymous
January 4, 2016

For High Blood Pressure "I have been prescribed this medicine cause I have kidney disease with high blood pressure, and I'm not urinating much, I work which keeps me on my feet and it has caused fluid to build up terribly around my ankles, my legs in my face , and my pressure is still high. Don't take this medicine its torture."

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Sammy...
Taken for 10 years or more
February 18, 2017

For High Blood Pressure "Fine hair growth. Have taken minoxidil for 39 years and it controlled my hbp . Ten years ago my Dr cut it in half and added ateniol. One year ago ateniol was removed and lacenopril was added. I have been hit with low BP to black out limit. They refuse my needs now . I feel death is near . My Dr France wong will not help but insist go to ER."

9 / 10

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Michael...
Taken for 5 to 10 years
January 1, 2017

For High Blood Pressure "I've been using this drug for over 6 years in combination with Clonodine. This drug works great but the user needs to be very careful because it will increase your heart rate and needs to be used in combination with another drug. I currently have a normal blood pressure after many years of high blood pressure."

9 / 10

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Taken for 10 years or more
June 5, 2020

For High Blood Pressure "I have taken this drug minoxidil for 42 years . At 40 years my dr added a water pill which has helped a great deal in pressure swing . I do have irregular heart beat , thinking side effect . Wild hair growing is ugly has to be pulled or trimmed on a regular bases. For me it worked"

9 / 10

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Hairc...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
December 18, 2023

"I have only been on topical and oral minoxidil for about 30-60 days. So far, I've had less shedding in the shower and my hair is starting to look normal again. I will say that I had a glass (1) of wine on an empty stomach and wound up having a drop in my BP so much so that I fainted after walking to the bathroom. Scared me enough. Bad combination but I've never done that prior, and it was not pleasant, be careful with alcohol"

10 / 10

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sugmaks
Taken for 1 to 6 months
April 9, 2024

Loniten (minoxidil) "I have been using Loniten for 4 months and can see improvement in the texture and thickness. I have not had any side effects at this time. I do have asthma but doesn't seem to have affected my breathing."

8 / 10

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Tish
Taken for 1 to 6 months
September 21, 2022

For High Blood Pressure "I’ve been on medication since April of 2022. This medication has lowered my bp. However the hair growth is beyond scary! This medication will turn you into a WEREWOLVE!!!! Not taking any longer!"

6 / 10

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