Experiencing side effects (dizziness, nausea, headache, chest pain) possibly from Minoxidil. How long will it last?

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I've started using minoxidil 2 months ago, the last 2 weeks I've started facing some serious side effects like dizziness nausea headache chest pain. I've done several test(blood, urine, stool, cardio etc ) and nothing was noticed. after 2 weeks of stopping the minoxidil the aide effects are still there but woth slight improvement. Do you think these side effects are due to minoxidil? And for how long it will last? And any medicine can be taken?

Ilhan Serdaroglu, MD · Answer

Minoxidil  may cause  dizziness or heart palpitations very rarely. But those side effects still existence  after 2 months make me think of another reason...It would be better to  consider to having a full exam with an internist and/or endocrinologist to find out any reason for those side effects

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

There are over 300 causes of chest pain, nausea and dizziness so it is not possible for determine the cause without a full examination. Individuals with symptoms as you have described are wise to stop minoxidil in the interim and keep close follow up with the medical team.Side effects of minoxidil can include headaches, dizziness, heart palpitations, hair shedding, hair growth on the face. Other side effects are possible too.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

These side effects are known side effects of minoxidil. If you are having chest pain, you should see your doctor

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Experiencing side effects (dizziness, nausea, headache, chest pain) possibly from Minoxidil. How long will it last?

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