FINASTERIDE-MINOXIDIL Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

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If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

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INFREQUENT side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • skin inflammation due to a topically applied medication
  • itching
  • hives
  • a skin rash

    • If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • erythema or redness of skin or mucous membrane
  • dry skin

    • RARE side effects

    If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • water retention
  • abnormal sexual function
  • a change in vision
  • a decrease in sharpness of vision called reduced visual acuity
  • abnormal heart rhythm
  • low blood pressure
  • a type of skin condition with redness and itching called eczema
  • hair loss
  • inflammation of a hair follicle
  • nerve pain
  • dizziness
  • abnormal sensations in the head
  • visible water retention
  • headache
  • chest pain
  • a type of allergic reaction called angioedema
  • fast heartbeat

    • If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • widening of blood vessels
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