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I have been using minoxidil 5% and having mild chest pain and mild tightness in chest. should i stop using it? or this is normal?

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Dr. Stephen Colbert answered

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Chest pain: Not normal. Would stop the Minoxidil and see your physician.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 6/30/2014

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A member asked:

I have been using minoxidil 5% and having mild chest pain and mild tightness in chest. should i stop using it? or this is normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stephen Colbert answered

Dr Parvez agreed

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