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May 27, 2012

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Drug Side Effects: Types

Side effects fall into several categories. Allergic reactions can happen with any drug and can range from itching and rash all the way up to a life-threatening anaphylactic reaction.

Other side effects simply Ã¢â‚¬Å“come with the territory.Ã¢â‚¬Â Some drugs can't help but trigger side effects because of their chemical structure. One example is the common allergy drug diphenhydramine (also known by the brand name Benadryl). Though it eases allergy symptoms, it also suppresses the activity of the body chemical acetylcholine, and that leads to drowsiness and a host of other side effects, including dry mouth.

Some drugs have barely noticeable side effects when dosed properly. For example, Warfarin (Jantoven, Coumadin) used to prevent blood clots, is usually well tolerated, but serious internal bleeding can occur.

Side effects may only pop up when certain drugs are mixed with certain other things. These might also be...

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Minoxidil Drug Center

Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP

Prescribing Information

For Patients

Minoxidil (minoxidil) is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It is usually given together with two other medications including a diuretic (water pill). Minoxidil is a vasodilator. This medication is available in generic form. Common side effects include dizziness, drowsiness, and tiredness while taking this medication, especially during the first few weeks as your body adjusts to the lower blood pressure. This is normal. If these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor promptly.

The recommended initial dosage of Minoxidil tablets is 5 mg of given as a single daily dose. The effective dosage range is usually 10 to 40 mg per day. Minoxidil can interact with guanethidine. There may be other drugs that can interact with minoxidil. Tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor. During pregnancy, Minoxidil should be used only when prescribed. This drug passes into breast milk but is unlikely to have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Our Minoxidil (minoxidil) Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information as well as related drugs, user reviews, supplements, and diseases and conditions articles.

What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Minoxidil Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

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Because of the potential for serious adverse effects, minoxidil (minoxidil (minoxidil (minoxidil tablets) tablets) tablets) tablets are indicated only in the treatment of hypertension that is symptomatic or associated with target organ damage and is not manageable with maximum therapeutic doses of a diuretic plus two other antihypertensive drugs. At the present time use in milder degrees of hypertension is not recommended because the benefit-risk relationship in such patients has not been defined. Minoxidil (minoxidil (minoxidil (minoxidil tablets) tablets) tablets) reduced supine dia...

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What is Minoxidil Prescribing Information?

Drug Description - Indications & Dosage - Side Effects & Drug Interactions - Warnings & Precautions - Contraindications - Medication Guide and More

What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Minoxidil Patient Information: Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

dry cough, sharp or stabbing chest pain;
chest pain spreading to the arm or shoulder, nausea, sweating, general ill feeling;
trouble breathing (especially while lying down);
swelling in your legs, ankles, or feet;
rapid weight gain of 5 pounds or more;
fast or pounding heartbeats;/l...

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What is Minoxidil Patient Information?

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What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Minoxidil Consumer Information: Uses

Minoxidil is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Minoxidil is called a vasodilator and works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.

HOW TO USE: This medicine comes with a Patient Information Leaflet. Read it carefully. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions that you may have about this medicine.

Take this medication by mouth with or without food, usually once or twice a day or as directed by your doctor.

The dosage is based on ...

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