I've been taking Minoxidil twice per day and lately I've been having chest pains and shortness of breath.

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Should I stop taking it or can I try to cut the dosage in half and continue on?

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

If you are having shortness of breath and chest pains go see a doctor ASAP.  It may be a side effect or a heart attack.  Call your doctor now.

Jack Fisher, MD · Answer

You should see your primary care physician for an evaluation asap. These symptoms may indicate another problem and may not be a side effect of the drug. I would discontinue minoxidil until other problems have been ruled out.

Parsa Mohebi, MD, FISHRS · Answer

You need to discontinue minoxidil and consult with your primary doctor ASAP.  Minoxidil or Rogaine is known to lower blood pressure and orthostatic hypotension (sudden drop in blood pressure in standing position) is one of its side effect. What you are experiencing might not be related to minoxidil but they require immediate attention to rule out other medical conditions.

Steven Gabel, MD, FACS · Answer

Minoxidil is an antihypertensive medication that works by dilating blood vessels. It originally was in a pill form called Loniten.  They discovered that one of the "side-effects" was increased hair growth and then formulated into a topical solution that we now know as Minoxidil. It was approved by the FDA for baldness in 1988.Since it does have potent effects on the cardiovascular system, and you are having shortness of breath and chest pain, you should seek immediate evaluation by your physician.  It is unknown if the minoxidil is causing your chest pain/SOB, but either way, you need to see a physician asap.

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

Yes, you should stop immediately and get medical advice right away!Minoxidil has rare side effects on blood pressure, heart rate and other cardiovascular parameters. Take this seriously and seek medical attention in person.

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