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

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James2015Jul 24, 2015

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.

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