Loniten
(Minoxidil)
Lowers blood pressure.
Our bottom line
Loniten (Minoxidil) should only be used to treat blood pressure when other medications can’t.
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- Drug class: Cardiovascular
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (minoxidil)
Upsides
- In a clinical trial, 75% of people using Loniten (Minoxidil) were able to greatly decrease their blood pressure.
- Decreases your chance of stroke, heart attack, and kidney problems.
- Loniten (Minoxidil) comes in a generic form, so it’s pretty cheap.
- Could be safe to use if you're pregnant.
Downsides
- You'll need to take a diuretic or “water pill” to get rid of the salt and water your body hangs onto when taking Loniten (Minoxidil).
- You'll also need to take a heart medication like a beta-blocker to slow your heart from beating too fast.
- In some people, Loniten (Minoxidil) can cause chest pain, heart attack, or heart failure.
- It can take a few weeks after starting Loniten (Minoxidil) before you feel the full benefits.
Loniten (Minoxidil) is a vasodilator. It helps lower blood pressure by relaxing and opening the blood vessels in your arms, legs, and organs.
- Drug class: Cardiovascular
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (minoxidil)
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Side effect rates for Loniten (Minoxidil)
- Source: FDA adverse event database
- We searched the FDA database for all the names this medicine may be known by:› minoxidil› Loniten
- Reports are often from people taking more than one drug. Their side effects might not be due to Minoxidil at all.
- Percentages only tell you how common an issue is for people who actually make the effort to report side effects to the FDA, not for everyone.
- These reports are not confirmed or validated by doctors or the FDA.
Risks and Warnings for Loniten (Minoxidil)
Skip risks section. Skip to common concerns section.Loniten (Minoxidil) should only be taken under the supervision of a physician. In addition to Loniten (Minoxidil), a beta-blocker should be used taken to decrease the chances of tachycardia (fast heart rate). Most doctors also prescribe a loop diuretic with Loniten (Minoxidil) to prevent salt and water retention.
This is a black box warning. The FDA requires this warning when there is a significant risk of serious or life-threatening effects that anyone taking the drug should consider.
Pharmacist Q&A
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this drug for?
This medication treats moderate to severe hypertension (high blood pressure).Common concerns from people taking Loniten (Minoxidil)
Final section. Do you want to return to drug navigation?Research studies with animals found harmful effects on unborn babies. It hasn’t been properly studied in humans. The benefits might outweigh the risks even if you’re pregnant. Talk with your doctor.
Tip: Always talk with your doctor before you take any medication while pregnant.- You can take Loniten (Minoxidil) with or without food.
- Decreases your chance of stroke, heart attack, and kidney problems.