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Minoxidil is used to control high blood pressure. It will be prescribed by a specialist. Treatment with minoxidil is usually long-term. Minoxidil can make your heart beat more quickly and cause your body to keep more fluid than normal. You will be prescribed other medicines to help control this.

Minoxidil can also cause fine facial hair to darken and become thicker in texture. If left untreated, high blood pressure is a risk factor that can increase your chance of developing heart disease, a stroke and other serious conditions. Minoxidil will be prescribed for you if other medicines have not been sufficient to control your high blood pressure. Minoxidil works by relaxing the muscles in the walls of your blood vessels. This means that your blood vessels widen, which reduces your blood pressure and allows blood and oxygen to circulate more freely around your body. You will also be prescribed other medicines to take alongside minoxidil.