Will taking Minoxidil Tablets (Noxidil Forte) cause damage to my heart?

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I'm 35 years old & my hair started thinning & receeding in my late 20s & early 30s. I've taken Minoxidil Tablets (Noxidil Forte 10mg) & used the 5% topical spray twice daily since 2012 & the results have been superb in that I have experienced almost total regrowth. Last Jan I got edema (swelling of the lower limbs). I thought this could be related to the Noxidil, reduced the dosage by 1/2 & took a course of diuretics & everything has been fine. I have had a medical & no issues.

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

It is not safe to take minoxidil tablets for hair loss.  It is a blood pressure lowering medication.  If you do not have high blood pressure taking these tablets may be harmful and dangerous.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

Minoxidil when used orally, is an anti-hypertensive drug (reduces blood pressure). In poor countries, the oral form is frequently used by men and women who are balding with good results. Is it safe?  I would imagine taking an anti-hypertensive medication might have risks associated with it. I have no experience using this drug for balding or for any treatment so I can not comment on safety if you have any cardiac problem.

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