minoxidil -> migraine?

[Swopo]

Anybody else suspects minoxidil to be the cause for the migraines? I don't want to blame it, because my mother also has migraines, but my migraines(aura-visual disorders, eye&head pain) started when i was already on minoxidil for some time.

 

[el longhorn]

Minoxidil is a vasodilator, so yes it can cause migraines. Anything that dilates your vasculature has potential to cause headaches. As for them occurring after consistent long use I'm not too sure. I think most people that do experience any kind of headaches or sluggishness seem to adapt after continued use. Have you upped your strength/frequency of application/ or changed when you apply? Maybe you are getting too much systemic absorption.

 

[Swopo]

Thanks for the reply. I haven't upped the dosage. I used Folligen after applying minoxidil, so maybe I got more systemic absorbtion, because with the 2 topicals together my scalp was wet. But migraines started when I was using just minoxidil. Sure a day of stress and/or lack of sleep was the reason, but before I was using minoxidil I was in the same situations and didn't get migraines. So I guess it isn't the main reason, but it contributes.

Should I consider stop using minoxidil? Or it isn't that serious?