Loniten

(Minoxidil)

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Lowers blood pressure.

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Loniten (Minoxidil) should only be used to treat blood pressure when other medications can’t.

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Quick facts about Minoxidil

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.

How it works

Loniten (Minoxidil) is a vasodilator. It helps lower blood pressure by relaxing and opening the blood vessels in your arms, legs, and organs.

Quick facts about Minoxidil

Drug class: Cardiovascular
Rx status: Prescription only
Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (minoxidil)

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