Can Procapil topical use causes heart palpitations just like Minoxidil?
November 6, 2022
Asked By:rockingrock in Wadgaon, Maharashtra, India
Hello Sir/Madam I'm 30 years old and suffering from MPB. I'm taking finasteride 1 mg daily but I can not use minoxidil because it makes heart palpitation side effect to me as it's a vasodilator. Now I to want use Procapil hair serum as topical solution. But my question is as procapil is also a vasodilator, so is it safe to use?? Or it's too going to give side effects like heart palpitation just like minoxidil?
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Answer: Can Procapil Cause Heart Palpitations Like Minoxidil?
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