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Minoxidil for Hypertension

Minoxidil came into existence for relieving the symptoms of patients suffering from hypertension due to high blood pressure. Minoxidil is very effective in maintaining the blood pressure of a person thereby helping the blood vessels to relax. Minoxidil also known as vasodilator open ups the blood vessel thereby making it wider and reduces the pressure of blood flowing through the blood vessels thereby improving the symptoms of hypertension. There is a special compound included in this medication which is known as nitric oxide that plays an important role in relieving the symptoms of hypertension.

There are several side effects that are associated with minoxidil such as increase in heart beat, unexplained gain of weight, swelling of various parts of the body, growth of unwanted hair, feeling of dizziness, low blood pressure, sensation of nausea, effect on eating habits. If a person is suffering from heart disease then deposition of fluid resulting in edema or swelling caused by consumption of minoxidil is harmful for health. Minoxidil is also found to treat people suffering from other hair problems like hair loss, alopecia the recommended dose of minoxidil is 23 mg per day and not more than that. It also helps in retaining fluid back in the body thereby preventing dehydration.