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Loniten (minoxidil) is used in combination with other blood pressure medicines to lower high blood pressure in patients who do not respond to other therapy. It should not be used to promote hair growth.

Do not take Loniten (minoxidil) if you are allergic to any ingredient in Loniten (minoxidil) you have a tumor of the adrenal gland

Before using Loniten (minoxidil), tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription medicine or dietary supplement if you are taking guanethidine if you have a history of congestive heart failure or other heart problems if you have severe, uncontrolled high blood pressure if you have kidney disease if you have any other medical condition

Loniten (minoxidil) must be administered under the supervision of a qualified health care provider. Serious heart problems, including worsening of chest pain, can occur.

Other:  Breast tenderness; dizziness; lightheadedness; fainting.

How much medicine you are taking and how often it is taken depends on many factors, including the condition being treated and the age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency of Loniten (minoxidil) you are taking, talk with your health care provider. Loniten (minoxidil) will be administered under the supervision of a qualified health care provider. Lab tests will be required to monitor therapy. Be sure to keep appointments. Continue to take all of your high blood pressure medicines according to your doctor's instructions. Do not stop taking Loniten (minoxidil) unless advised to do so by your doctor. Dizziness or lightheadedness may occur if you stand up too fast from lying or sitting. Get up slowly and avoid sudden posture changes. Use caution while driving or performing other tasks requiring alertness. Patients being treated for high blood pressure often feel tired or rundown for a few weeks after beginning therapy. Continue taking your medication even though you may not feel quite "normal." Do not stop taking Loniten (minoxidil) without checking with your doctor. Weigh yourself daily. Contact your doctor about rapid weight gain (more than 5 pounds) or face, hands, ankles or stomach swelling. Excess hair growth may occur 3 to 6 weeks. This disappears 1 to 6 months after stopping treatment. Unwanted hair can be controlled with a hair remover or by shaving. Contact your health care provider immediately if any of the following signs occur: Increased heart rate, rapid weight gain (more than 5 pounds); difficulty breathing; chest pain; dizziness; lightheadedness; fainting. Take Loniten (minoxidil) exactly as prescribed by your health care provider. Do not take over-the-counter or prescription medications or dietary supplements without talking with your health care provider. Patients with other medical conditions should talk with their health care provider before taking Loniten (minoxidil). Do not take more medicine or change the dose unless advised to do so by your health care provider. If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised to by your health care provider. If more than one dose is missed, contact your health care provider.

Store Loniten (minoxidil) at controlled room temperature (between 68 and 77 degrees F).