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Nausea and vomiting at morning time after 3 months of minoxidil application. Any suggestions?

kavitkar_yogeshAug 10, 2016
Hi doc, i am 29 yr old and taking fin 1mg since last 4 yr and use 5%minoxidil .. i have good results ..but my concern is whenever i start minoxidil after 3 month i feel morning nausa and vomiting ...what could be the reason ? Is it common problem?

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Dr. Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD
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