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Minoxidil side effects

Across 91 first-hand reports, people mentioned a side effect 9 times (about 10 per 100 reports). The most common: heart issues, erectile dysfunction, weak erections. User reports show what people notice — they can't tell you whether Minoxidil is safe for you.

Reported side effects

heart issues2
erectile dysfunction1
weak erections1
penis shrinkage1
loss of1
dry skin1
hair loss1
heart function1

In their own words

“Minoxidil helps to reverse existing hair loss but by itself it didn't do much for me.”
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“I tried fina, duta, minox, keto, and all natural supplements with limited results.”
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“Also been using topical minox + topical fin and my hairline hasn't changed in the last 2 years”
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“I took them for around 5 months and started developing ED, weak erections, its like the blood is not able to stay.”
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“After 1-2 months, my sides were filling in, and I could already see that it was working everywhere.”
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“I take pills that can break your dick (fin), and break your heart (minox), just to keep what hair I have left.”
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Is Minoxidil safe? What the research covers

AResearch: Strong89 meta-analyses · 186 randomized trials on PubMed
Minoxidil side effects: what 91 users report — PlainPill