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I have crystals inside my Minoxidil bottle. Can I still use it? (photo)

I have a crystals inside the bottle. The exp date is ok. At the start it wasn't there, came after a few days of use. Should i drop that bottle and open a new one or can i keep using it?

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Dr. Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD
Dr. Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD
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Answered on Jun 7, 2017
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Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
Hair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery
Answered on Jun 8, 2017
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