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Suggest Treatment For Heart Palpitations Caused By Minidoxil

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Posted on Mon, 6 Jul 2015
Question: How to treat palpitations caused by minidoxil?
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Answered by Dr. Polash Sannigrahi (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Kindly provide few details

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

Thanks for your query.

Kindly let us know about the following:
1. The medication you are referring to - is it 'MINIDOXIL' or 'MINOXIDIL'?
2. Reasons for using the medication?
3. Since how many days are you using it and the dose?
4. Any history of Hypertension, Diabetes, Heart disease, etc. in past or family?
5. Any other associated symptoms?
6. Any recent history of Stress, improper nutrition & lack of sleep?
7. Habit of smoking or alcohol consumption?

A knowledge of the above mentioned facts will be helpful for us to understand your condition better & suggest appropriate management steps.

Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Polash Sannigrahi (1 hour later)
Hello,

I was using Mintop 10% (Minoxidil) for 4 months. stopped it when i feel the palpitations and visited the doctor.
Doctor observed that there is increase in BP when palpitation is high.

Below are the answers.

1. Mintop 10% (Minoxidil)
2. Dandruff and hair loss.
3. 4 months. overdose
4. No history as such before
5. No other symptoms
6. Had stress but not that serious and not medicated
7. No any habit.
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Answered by Dr. Polash Sannigrahi (20 hours later)
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

Thanks for your follow up query.

A. Since there is no past history of systemic illnesses, the symptoms can be attributed to side effects of Minoxidil 10%.
Under such conditions, relief will be obtained by either reduction of dose to 5% or changing the medication for treatment of hair loss & dandruff.
Kindly consult your treating Doctor/ Dermatologist and discuss regarding the same.

B. If you continue to get palpitations and high BP even after stoppage of Minoxidil, then a complete Cardiovascular evaluation needs to be done to rule out any underlying/ hidden Cardiac pathology.
In addition, I would suggest you to get your BP checked regularly.

C. Maintain proper hydration and nutrition status and avoid stress.
As the symptoms like palpitations and raised BP are known to aggravate in the background of stress, anxiety and improper nutrition status.

There is no need to worry, you will be fine.
Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
Note: For further queries related to coronary artery disease and prevention, click here.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Dr. Polash Sannigrahi

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Suggest Treatment For Heart Palpitations Caused By Minidoxil

Brief Answer: Kindly provide few details Detailed Answer: Dear XXXXXXX Thanks for your query. Kindly let us know about the following: 1. The medication you are referring to - is it 'MINIDOXIL' or 'MINOXIDIL'? 2. Reasons for using the medication? 3. Since how many days are you using it and the dose? 4. Any history of Hypertension, Diabetes, Heart disease, etc. in past or family? 5. Any other associated symptoms? 6. Any recent history of Stress, improper nutrition & lack of sleep? 7. Habit of smoking or alcohol consumption? A knowledge of the above mentioned facts will be helpful for us to understand your condition better & suggest appropriate management steps. Wishing you a good health. Take care.