MINOXIDIL (Oral) (Tablet)
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MINOXIDIL (Oral) (Tablet) Drug and Prescription Information
MINOXIDIL (Oral) (Tablet)
MINOXIDIL (Oral) (Tablet) Medication Classification
MINOXIDIL (By mouth)
MINOXIDIL (Oral) (Tablet) Brandname
Loniten
MINOXIDIL (Oral) (Tablet) is used for the Treatment
Minoxidil (mi-NOX-i-dil) Treats high blood pressure that has not been controlled with other medicines.
When To Not Use MINOXIDIL (Oral) (Tablet)
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to minoxidil, or if you have pheochromocytoma (tumor of the adrenal gland).
How Should You Use MINOXIDIL (Oral) (Tablet)
Tablet
- Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to take and how often. Your dose may need to be changed several times in order to find out what works best for you. Do not take more medicine or take it more often than your doctor tells you to.
- Carefully follow your doctor's instructions about any special diet. If a dose is missed:
- If you miss a dose or forget to take your medicine, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose.
- Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Proper MINOXIDIL (Oral) (Tablet) Storage
Store MINOXIDIL (Oral) (Tablet) at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture unless otherwise stated by manufacturer's instructions or labelling. Keep MINOXIDIL (Oral) (Tablet) and all medications out of the reach of children.
What To Avoid While Using MINOXIDIL (Oral) (Tablet)
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
- Avoid also using minoxidil for hair loss (Rogaine®) while you are taking minoxidil by mouth. Using these medicine together may increase the chances of unwanted side effects.
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using other blood pressure medicine (such as atenolol, metoprolol, Accupril®, Altace®, Cardizem®, Cardura®, Hytrin®, Lotensin®, Lotrel®, Monopril®, Plendil®, Prinivil®, Tiazac®, Toprol®, Vasotec®, Zestril®).
MINOXIDIL (Oral) (Tablet) Warnings
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have heart disease (especially congestive heart failure or recent heart attack), liver disease, kidney disease (or are on dialysis), or history of a stroke.
- If you stop using this medicine, your blood pressure may go up. High blood pressure usually has no symptoms. Even if you feel well, do not stop using the medicine without asking your doctor.
- Your doctor will need to check your progress at regular visits while you are using this medicine. Be sure to keep all appointments.
MINOXIDIL (Oral) (Tablet) Side Effects
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
- Chest pain (may be related to your disease and not a side effect)
- Fast heartbeat
- Fever, chills, sore throat
- Lightheadedness or fainting
- Swelling in the hands, ankles, or feet
- Tightness in chest and trouble breathing
- Unusual bleeding or bruising
- Unusual tiredness or weakness If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
- Breast swelling or tenderness (in both men and women)
- Change in color or growth of facial or body hair
- Problems with vision
- Weight gain
