While minoxidil tablets are usually used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), some healthcare professionals may also prescribe low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss. In this case ...

Generally, low-dose oral minoxidil — which is fewer milligrams than what’s needed for hypertension — is prescribed for hair ...

The rate of pericardial effusion in oral minoxidil adverse event reports were relatively low and were independent of the dose received.