How Safe Is Minoxidil Oral At Dose As Low As 1mg A Day?

Uzii52

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I just wanted to know how safe will it be take oral minoxidil at loses from 1mg-2.5mg
 

Gaz121

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I just wanted to know how safe will it be take oral minoxidil at loses from 1mg-2.5mg
Based on my own experience, I think it would be sensible to start on a low dose such as 2.5mg/day, monitor any side effects and then you can judge if it'll be sensible to increase the dose over time. I wouldn't take more than 10mg/ day though based on my own experience.
 

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Based on my own experience, I think it would be sensible to start on a low dose such as 2.5mg/day, monitor any side effects and then you can judge if it'll be sensible to increase the dose over time. I wouldn't take more than 10mg/ day though based on my own experience.
Any bad sides on low doses till now?
 

Gaz121

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Any bad sides on low doses till now?
My ears are ringing as I write this sentence! It's the only side effect I experienced. I was initially taking 10mg/day but reduced this after a few days to 5mg/day. I was only on the meds for 1 week.
 

Uzii52

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My ears are ringing as I write this sentence! It's the only side effect I experienced. I was initially taking 10mg/day but reduced this after a few days to 5mg/day. I was only on the meds for 1 week.
That would freak me out... How old are you and how bad is your hair losss?
 

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Think 5mg is too much to be starting with. Even though I know this is what some people tend to do.

Most western doctors don’t prescribe above 2mg a day. Some start with as little as 0.25mg.
 

AnxiousAndy

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When I was on 10mg I had my blood pressure checked and it was still within normal range. I did get dark circles and extra body hair though.
 
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