Along with its needing effects, a drug may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your family doctor immediately if any of the following side effects was happen
More common
Fast or irregular heartbeat; weight gain - rapid of more than 5 pounds - 2 pounds in child
Less common
Chest pain; shortness of breath
Check with your family doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects was happen
More common
Bloating; flushing or redness of skin; swelling of feet or lower legs
Less common
Numbness or tingling of hands, feet, or face
Rare
Skin rash and itching
More common side effects may occur that usually don't needed medical attention. These side effects may go away during treat as your body adjusts to the drug. However, check with your family doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:
More common
Increase in hair growth, usually on face, arms and back
Less common or rare
Breast tenderness in males and females; headache
This drug causes a temporary increase in hair growth in most people. Hair may grow longer and darker in both men and women. This may first be noticed on the face few weeks after you start taking minoxidil. Later, new hair growth may be noticed on the back, arms, legs and scalp. Talk to your family doctor about shaving or using a hair remover during this time. After treat with minoxidil has ended, the hair will stop growing, although it may take few months for the new hair growth to go away.
More common side effects not listed above may also occur in some diseaseds. If you notice any other problems, check with your family doctor.