propecia/minoxidil sides

[artvandaley]

I've been applying minoxidil 5% twice a day for the past week to just the temples and hairline. After I apply it sometimes I get a slight headache. Have other people experienced this? Is this normal and will it go away? The headaches aren't really bad, I just get slight ones.

Also, have people experienced more sweating after taking propecia. I've always been a sweater (not the kind you wear), but it seems that it's been easier for me to sweat. It could also just be in my head, but I was just wondering if anyone else has experienced this and if there's any reason propecia would cause it.

 

[Kramer3]

Do you apply the minoxidil to areas that are still wet? If so then that could be the reason you experience these slight headaches. Your supposed to wait till your hair is either just damp or dry before applying minoxidil.

 

[artvandaley]

I never apply it right after I get out of the shower. Sometimes I'll wet my hair and comb it back, then I'll also use a towel over my hair 2 or 3 times pushing it back. Makes it a little bit easier keeping my hair back when applying minoxidil. But I guess I won't do this anymore if it helps things.