What to Expect

Minoxidil is a direct-acting peripheral arteriolar vasodilator. It works by relaxing vascular smooth muscle, reducing peripheral resistance, and lowering blood pressure. Please click here for more Important Risk Information.

Select Safety Information

This medication carries serious risks and should be used under close medical supervision:

Serious Cardiovascular Risks: May cause pericardial effusion — fluid around the heart, potentially leading to tamponade. May exacerbate angina pectoris (chest pain). These effects require monitoring and may necessitate discontinuation. Please click here  for the complete boxed warning.

Fluid & Electrolyte Balance: Salt and water retention is common; a loop diuretic is almost always required concomitantly to prevent heart failure. Please click here  for the complete boxed warning.

Rapid Blood Pressure Drop: Sudden or overly rapid lowering of blood pressure can lead to syncope, stroke, or cardiac ischemia. Please click here  for the complete boxed warning.

Important Disclosure About Hair Loss

Oral minoxidil is not FDA-approved for the treatment of hair loss.

However, some clinicians may prescribe it off label when they determine it is medically appropriate for a specific patient.

If considered, this decision is made between you and your licensed healthcare provider after reviewing- Medical history, risk factors, alternative treatments. monitoring requirements.

Please click here for the complete boxed warning and full Prescribing Information and Patient Information.