Oral Minoxidil?

[Rawkus]

I've been thinking about switching from topical Minoxidil to oral Minoxidil, but I'm a little worried about the potential side effects like water retention, dizziness, or increased heart rate.

Is it more effective than topical?

 

[DigitalHistory]

I started 2.5mg daily a few months ago. The results have been way better than topical for me, but I did notice some mild swelling in my ankles at first. It went away after a few weeks, though.

 

[Rawkus]

That’s good to know. Did you taper up to 2.5mg, or did you start at that dose right away? I read that starting too high can make the side effects worse.