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Is my bp okay?
I have hairfall,and the doctor prescribed Minoxidil oral and solution,
I am taking Minoxidil oral and application
Oral Minoxidil dose 2.5mg I am taking from last one month
I am checking my bp everyday is 110/70 average after three times per day one month.
Is it okay or Should I stop or tell the doctor about dermatology?
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I can understand your apprehension about hairfall. Minoxidil is a proven solution to hairfall but I feel you're not using it right way
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Your bp values are fine if at all you feel giddy, dizzy and blackout at times then there is a problem
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Normal bp if you are not feeling any giddiness, just continue the same
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I want to ask about any chronic disease or history of blood loss? , I suspect ida , send pic of your palpebral conjunctival to check for pallor , get acbc done and iron profile and send report , I suspect trichotillomaniac, iron supplementation would suffice! Cheers
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cbc , iron profile
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iron supplementation
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blood pressure is normal
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Ya its k..
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All right your bp
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Your BP (110/70) is normal and stable, so it’s okay to continue oral minoxidil for now, but you should inform your dermatologist that you’re taking 2.5 mg oral minoxidil and monitoring BP regularly
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do not stop on your own unless advised or if symptoms like dizziness, palpitations, or swelling occur
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Dear patient minoxidil dose for as antihypertensive medicine is 10 to 20 decided dose that we don't use commonly. Your dose is very low to affect your blood pressure so no need to worry.
Stop checking daily once or twice a week is fine .
If you fine bp dropping 90/60 then consult dermatologist regarding continuation of minoxidil.
Till then no need to go for panic check for bp
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don't be stressed
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just relax ...don't panic
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Dont stop minoxidil on your own
If u want to continue u can as this dose is good enough and check bp weekly twice or thrice
If u want to stop minoxidil consult dermatologist
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Minoxidil is used for both hair loss and blood pressure. Dose used for hair loss is much lower as compared to blood pressure which is 10 times less as used for blood pressure.You can expect blood pressure drop which will be very less or none. But if you are still concerned you can check thrice a week
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signs of hypotension: dizziness,giddiness
if not any no need to worry but still you should still inform your dermatologist
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• Oral minoxidil 2.5 mg/day is now commonly and safely used for hair loss under medical supervision.
• Your average BP of 110/70 mmHg is normal and acceptable on minoxidil.
• The fact that:
• BP is stable
• No dizziness, fainting, palpitations, ankle swelling (you didn’t mention any)
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1. Do NOT stop on your own
• Sudden stopping can worsen hair fall (telogen shift).
2. Inform your dermatologist at the next visit (important)
• Tell them:
• Dose: 2.5 mg daily
• BP readings (110/70)
• Any symptoms (if present)
3. Continue monitoring
• BP once daily is enough (not 3×/day).
• Check for:
• Dizziness on standing
• Ankle/foot swelling
• Fast heart rate
4. Timeline to expect
• 0–2 months: possible shedding
• 3–4 months: stabilization
• 6 months: visible improvement
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• ✔️ Take oral minoxidil at night → reduces side-effects
• ✔️ Stay well hydrated
• ✔️ Avoid combining with other BP-lowering drugs unless advised
• ✔️ Oral + topical together is acceptable if tolerated
Stop and contact doctor immediately if you develop
• Persistent dizziness
• Swelling of feet/face
• Palpitations or chest discomfort
• BP consistently
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Your BP is normal, you can continue with using minoxidil for long duration
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Don't need to stop t/t...
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There are many reasons for hairfall, it could be Nutritional deficiency, stress, anxiety etc
You should correct it first...
Your bp is low due to Minoxidil...
Only Minoxidil will not help in it...you need few medication to add with it
Consult for better and further management
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You are taking oral minoxidil 2.5 mg daily with topical minoxidil and your average BP of 110/70 mmHg is normal and safe. In the absence of symptoms like dizziness, palpitations, or ankle swelling, there is no need to stop the medication. Hair shedding at 1 month is common and expected.
Do not stop on your own. Continue the same dose and inform your dermatologist that your BP is stable and you are tolerating treatment well. Also confirm whether finasteride (oral or topical) is part of your regimen, as it is important to control ongoing androgenetic hair loss.
Monitor for side effects (edema, palpitations, excess hair growth). Reassess results after 3–4 months.
Or Most practical thing is you start topical Minoxidil and Topical Fenasteride and wait for it to work
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Your b.p is o.k. If hair fall has stopped, you can gradually reduce dose of minoxidil on adv. Of your dermatologist and stop it.
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It’s absolutely normal don’t worry
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Dr. Syeda Sara Mehroze
General Physician
2 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Bp is fine.
If it gets lowers.
Please consult.
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Do consult back your doctor
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
General Physician
20 yrs exp
Mumbai
Please consult
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Normal bp, consult dermatologist
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Dr. Raiba Deshmukh
General Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Pune
BP is normal
Consukt dermatologist for hairfall
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Dr. Sajid Ali
General Practitioner
4 yrs exp
Kanpur
Consult to Dermatologist
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
General Practitioner
4 yrs exp
Jaipur
Need some more details kindly consult
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Dr. Sachin Bhiwaji Sanap
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Hingoli
Your Bp is normal, consult to dermatologist for further query of hairfall
Consult for BP realted issue if there
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
General Practitioner
8 yrs exp
Kolkata
It's okay . Little on lower side. Take more of fluids and ors
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